You’ve Scored a Summer Job – Now What?
Posted on Friday, March 15th, 2019
With the end of the semester in sight, many of us will be starting a summer job. There’s so much emphasis placed on landing a job, like carefully crafting resumes and rehearsing interview answers, that we sometimes forget to think about what to do after we’ve received an offer!
Luckily, we sat down with the Employment Support Centre to get the scoop on what you need to know going into your first day of work (and beyond). Read more >
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5 Study Techniques to Combat Procrastination
Posted on Monday, March 11th, 2019
We’re all guilty of procrastination – but sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint why we’re doing it. Procrastination is more than just avoiding something we don’t want to do, “it also has to include an aspect that’s counterproductive, irrational or unnecessary,” says David Ballard, head of the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence. Procrastination can happen when we feel overwhelmed, distracted, or simply hit a wall. Whatever your reason is, we’ve got some interesting study techniques that will have you crossing things off your “to-do” list in no time.
1. The Pomodoro Timer
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method designed by Francesco Cirillo. It breaks down a task into a series of intervals, with short breaks in between. Read more >
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#ACGlobalProjects Recap: Guatemala
Posted on Friday, March 8th, 2019
A stunning sunlit view stretched out in front of our #ACGlobalProjects team as they ascended 3,600 metres above sea level into the highlands of Todos Santos. Over the course of the week, our team would help transform that sunlight into solar power, bringing electricity to the local elementary school, community kitchen, and community centre.
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The Tip of the Iceberg: 3 Steps to Better ZZZs
Posted on Thursday, March 7th, 2019
Dear Patti,
No matter what I do, I can’t fall asleep. Even when I go to bed early, I’m still tossing and turning at 1am. Help!
Sleep difficulties can strike at different stages: falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up. Trying to regulate your sleep is almost like a research project… you need to try changing different variables to see what is most effective for you. Here are some ideas to experiment with.
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#ACGlobalProjects Recap: Dominican Republic
Posted on Monday, March 4th, 2019
Jump right in.
Communicate love.
Be flexible and creative.
These were a few of the values that our #ACGlobalProjects team embodied as they set off for the volunteer experience of a lifetime in the Dominican Republic this Reading Week. Our volunteers joined the Algonquin Students’ Association and Outreach360 in Monte Cristi, a scenic fishing town home to a vibrant community. Read more >
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