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.
The 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 →
“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
“I’m 22 years old and a second year student. I am having some serious doubts about the program I have chosen. My family has put a lot of pressure on me to go into this program, but I don’t feel like it’s my true passion. I want my family to be proud of me, but I also want to follow my heart. Is it too late to change programs? What should I do?”
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The 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. 