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Balancing Act : 3 tips to balancing school and family life!

A Balancing Act

Be your best at school, home and work

Returning to college is difficult. Juggling family, work and school may seem overwhelming. Algonquin College can help.

3 tips to balance school and family life:

  • Embrace technology: Online courses and lectures give you greater control of your daily schedule. It no longer has to be a choice between class and a child’s soccer match.
  • Use free time: Homework competes with home life. Use hours between lessons to complete assignments, study for tests and work on projects.
  • Manage stress: Stress affects every aspect of your life. Do not allow school pressures to dictate how you talk and act with family. Talk to them and be open; find solutions together.

No two students are in the exact same situation. If you are looking to upgrade, train for a new career, or have just been away from school for a long period of time, make sure you check out the services:

We know it’s a balancing act. We can help. Speak with someone today.

Counselling Services
613-727-4723 ext. 7200
algonquincollege.com/counselling

Top 10 Reasons to Live in Residence – and How to Win your Res Room!

Are you considering living in residence next year? What are you waiting for? Here are our Top 10 reasons why you should apply today!

Convenience

If the idea of rolling out of bed and into class appeals to you, you can’t get much closer than living in residence. Living in residence is the most convenient option for students who want easy access to classes, campus living, and friends. You will be steps away from the College, transportation, restaurants and shopping.

All-inclusive fees

Avoid the hassles of renting. Don’t worry about having to arrange for your own electricity, cable and Internet. In residence, that’s all included. You only pay for your room from September-April, avoiding a 12-month lease. There is experienced maintenance staff on-site and bi-weekly housekeeping services for the common areas in your residence room.

Safety and security

Living on campus gives you the benefits of being out on your own, but with a safety net. We have Residence Advisors, Residence Life Coordinators and Residence Service Representatives who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address your concerns or answer your questions. Campus security is always on the job to ensure a safe environment here on Campus.

Support for your education

There are countless opportunities for academic support available to you right on campus. Studies have shown that students who live in residence have a higher GPA and a higher graduation rate due to the support that is available to them on campus. Residence also offers study lounges for group or individual studying.

New friends

In residence, you’re part of a community right from day one. You’ll meet lots of new people. It’s one of the best things about residence life and some of those friendships will last your lifetime.

Delicious Food

You will never get tired of the food options on campus! Located in the residence building, 35th Street Market Café offers a large variety of hot meal selections, grab-and-go options, fresh baked goods, grocery items and fresh fruits and vegetables. You will also be steps away from several food outlets that offer anything you could ever want, from pizza to sushi!

Get involved

You’ll find it easier to participate in groups and clubs. You’ll make stronger personal connections simply because you see these people every day. These opportunities will help you grow both academically and personally by introducing you to other cultures and ideas.

Extra Amenities

In addition to your apartment style room, you will have access to several lounges including a sports lounge, a movie lounge, a calm room and a study lounge. Whether you are looking to socialize, work out, relax or study, there is something for everyone! There is also an on-site fitness room, laundry facilities and multiple kitchens.

Residence Events

Throughout the year, your Residence Life Team hosts a variety of educational and social events to bring students together and give you an opportunity to learn, grow and most importantly, have fun!

Don’t just take it from us – check out this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6DaItt29I8) to find out what our students have to say about living in residence!

Are you ready to apply? If you apply by May 1st, you could have a chance to win your room for 2017-2018! Click here for our contest information and apply now!