Quickie: 5 Things to do this Summer
It is finally feeling like summer! I know most of the country has been experiencing heat waves and forest fires, but where …
Quickie: The Toilet List
Shit happens. Ever bombed or missed an exam? Failed a course? Left your assignment at home? Got dumped? Got rejected for a …
Email Management for Students
Dear New First Year Students: be prepared for war with your email inbox throughout your university/college career! The influx of school/course/club announcements, …
5 Things to do Before Classes Start
The start of the new school year is a hectic time for first year students. New environment. New people. New skills to …
Lessons From Course Registration
Course registration was a couple of days ago for my year at my university. As my registration time was early, I parked …
School and the Academy – Some Thoughts on Math Education
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of sitting on the student panel at the “School and the Academy” conference on math education. …
FYI: Citation Blues? Try Zotero!
FYI is a weekly column dedicated to presenting resources and other topics of interest to students. Title: Zotero Author: Center for History …
FYI: Joy to the World, Calculus Help Is Here!
FYI is a weekly column dedicated to showcasing resources, topics of interest, and humour for students. Title: Integration (Calculus) Videos “Playlist” Author: …
FYI: Writing to Better Grades
After some consideration, I have decided to update and rename the “Something Borrowed” feature. I made this decision because I found that …
Three Steps to Academic Bliss Step 1: Choosing the Right Courses
There are 3 steps to academic bliss (a.k.a. improving grades): Step 1: Chose the right courses Step 2: Picking the right tools …