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.

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

Pursuing Passion: London Calling

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“After a few years of working my way around kitchens in Ottawa I decided to pursue my longtime dream of working as a chef in London. I applied for a Visa, got accepted and bought a plane ticket. Within days I had a few trials and I took the first job I got offered – at Maze by Gordon Ramsay, awardee of one Michelin star. I was in awe; it was a dream come true. The ten months I worked there are a blur. It’s hot, focused, hands-on, sixteen-hour days but totally worth it. I even met Gordon himself a few times. And the hard work is far from over. I am currently working at Gordon’s most prestigious oldest restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. It is an awardee of three Michelin stars which is the best rating you can receive. Having the opportunity to cook alongside talented chefs and produce some of the finest food is what I love, why I do it, and is definitely worth it. Algonquin gave me the proper knowledge behind the foundations of tools and essentials required to be a chef. After that it comes down to your own drive and determination, style and palate.”

Amy Brown, Cook Apprenticeship Graduate, 2014