The Tip of the Iceberg: Have an Attitude of Gratitude
Posted on Monday, October 1st, 2018
Thanksgiving is just around the corner – and whether you’re celebrating or simply enjoying a well-earned break, this season is a great opportunity to reflect on what you’re thankful for.
Gratitude plays an important part in your overall mental wellness. Focusing on good things in your life can help you feel happier and gain a more positive outlook. It boosts your resilience – when you regularly focus on the positive, you train your brain to shift perspective more easily in stressful times. Read more >
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When in Doubt: AC Hub Desk it Out
Posted on Monday, October 1st, 2018
Can you believe we’re already a month into the semester? September was a whirlwind – new classes and profs, countless clubs, and activities happening all around campus. If you’re like me, you’ve finally found the most direct route from Baseline Station to your classes, you can find your locker without checking ACSIS (most of the time), and you’re beginning to master Brightspace. You are in the groove of your academic life, but what about campus life? Read more >
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The Tip of the Iceberg: Connect to More Than WiFi!
Posted on Saturday, September 1st, 2018
Your Algonquin College experience extends far beyond academics. Being a college student also means learning to adapt to change, maintaining your existing relationships while trying to make new ones, balancing academic commitments with other activities, managing program expectations, and learning about yourself. College is a time of change and growth, and change can be hard. A very important factor in a successful college experience is social connection… and, no, I’m not talking about social media! Read more >
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Introducing: Student Support Services
Posted on Saturday, September 1st, 2018
Ah, September. Could there be a more exhilarating month in a student’s life? The smell of a new agenda, the extra-sticky sticky notes, free events in the AC Hub, and the hype of making it your best year yet. Maybe you’ve set goals for yourself, like volunteering more or having better study habits – it’s like New Year’s resolutions for your school year. If you’re anything like me, though, your resolutions last for about one month. But this year is going to be different. Why, you ask?
Enter: Student Support Services (SSS). Read more >
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