Student Life

Are you looking for activities to do at Algonquin College when you’re not in class? Look no further! This segment of the blog will show what student life is like at AC through events, opportunities, and showcasing our population.

AC student’s team wins Ontario Scotties, off to nationals in February

Brit O'Neill (1) In a battle of two Ottawa Curling Club teams, Jenn Hanna and her team of Brit O’Neill, Stephanie Hanna and Karen Sagle scored two three-enders in a 10-8 victory over Team Homan who were returning to the Ontario Championships after beating Team Canada at the 2015 Scotties.

“We are just elated with the win and are beyond pumped to represent the province,” said Brit, a third year Algonquin College student in the Dental Hygiene program.

To make it to nationals, the team had to face four past champions plus Rachel Homan’s rink – the best women’s curling team in the world right now! “Being the underdog going into the final, we kept our composure and pulled out an amazing game!” Best of luck to Brit, Jenn, Stephanie, and Karen in Grande Prairie, Alberta – the Scotties Tournament of Hearts gets underway February 20 – 28.

A day in the life of an inanimate object

What do a pair of mittens, a doll, a tea cup, a briefcase and a marble all have in common? Well, they’re inanimate. However, when left to the devices of some creative of Algonquin College’s Broadcasting – Television students, they can come to life. Students had one week to script, storyboard, shoot and post a 1 minute movie about an inanimate object – no dialogue was allowed. Here’s what the came up with…

A Glove Story by Hayley and Emily

Tea Time

Drawn Apart by Jake, Andrew & Patrick

Timetravel Briefcase by Craig & Brittany

Lost Marble by Ryan, Jade and Alvero

Discover the Essential Study Skills

Algonquin College Essential Study SkillsThe beginning of the new semester is a good time for a fresh start. In the past, did you feel overwhelmed and stressed out by school? Did you have a hard time getting things done on time, or do poorly on a few big tests? If any of these problems sound familiar, you need to check out Student Support Services’ Essential Study Skills website. This easy-to-navigate portal includes tips, videos, activities, and tools to help you achieve academic success.

This service is a collaborative project from Counselling Services, the Centre for Students with Disabilities, Health Services, and the Library. These departments deal directly with students and the issues they face, and the content reflects these insights and offers solutions. The site currently includes the following units: Continue reading