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Community Project Highlights (October)

In October, we launched an exciting new Community Project partnership with Just Food Farm, treated the animals at Big Sky Ranch to some TLC, and said “thank you” to the disaster relief volunteers in Dunrobin. Check out the highlights below!

Just Food Farm

Volunteers at Just Food Farm

Local food was at the heart of this exciting new Community Projects partnership. Our volunteers lent a hand by harvesting, cleaning, and organizing freshly picked crops at Just Food Farm – where people and projects come together to model and inspire small-scale, viable agriculture initiatives in the Ottawa region. More Just Food Farm photos →

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Community Project Highlights (September)

From welcoming new students to Algonquin, to making Petrie Island sparkle – our Community Project volunteers kicked off the new school year by making a big impact on campus, and beyond. Here are a few highlights!

Residence Move-In and AC Day 1

Volunteers at College Orientation

The first week of school saw 280 upper-year volunteers coming together to help students move into Residence, welcome new students to campus at AC Day 1, and pack treat bags for the Ottawa Mission at our AC Day 1 Pop-Up Community Project. Thank you for being part of this annual tradition and starting the year off strong! More photos from Orientation →

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The Tip of the Iceberg: Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Group of Community Project volunteers at a farm

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. Continue reading →

The Tip of the Iceberg: Connect to More Than WiFi!

Students making herb gardens at an AC Hub DIY workshop

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! Continue reading →

Introducing: Student Support Services

Students working in a group

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?

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