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In this collection:
Preparing for Freshman Year
Student Housing
Classes/Grades
Exams/Papers
Resources
Health and Wellness
Reading Week/Spring Break
General Tips
Part-Time and Summer Jobs
Preparing for Freshman Year
How Do I Estimate my University/College Costs?
By Studentawards
10 Ways to Get "Geared Up" for School
By Studentawards
Preparing for University
By Roger Moore, Professor Emeritus, Romance Languages Department (Spanish) at St. Thomas University, New Brunswick
Preparing for University
By Professor Glen Loppnow, Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta
First Year: Selecting Courses
By Professor Mercedes Rowinsky-Geurts, Department of Languages and Literatures, Wilfrid Laurier University
Choosing a Major
By P.K. (Chari) Rangachari, Professor Emeritus, Medicine, McMaster University
Your Nose and You: The Best Academic Advice I Ever Received
By Ron Marken, Professor Emeritus, Department of English, University of Saskatchewan
Some Hints for Prospective Medical Students
By Dr. Jim Silcox, Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Western Ontario
How Do I Combine my Interests in Psychology and Criminology, in Preparation for Grad School?
By Professor Philip Smith, Department of Psychology, University of Prince Edward Island
Clothes for University
By Studentawards
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Student Housing
University in Hometown: Residence, Off-Campus or Home?
By Studentawards
Living Away from Home
By Studentawards
Residence vs. Off-Campus Housing
By Studentawards
Residence: Single Room or Roommate(s)?
By Studentawards
Residence: Dorm vs. Suite?
By Studentawards
Best Roommates: Friends or Classmates?
By Studentawards
Getting Ready for Dorm Living
By Studentawards
Tips for Living in Residence
By Studentawards
Residence Assignment: All Girls
By Uschi E, 4th year University Student, Queen's University
Tips for First-Time Roommates
By Studentawards
What If I Hate My Roommate?
By Studentawards
If You Think Your Roommate Is Bad ...
By Studentawards
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Classes/Grades
How Do I Design My Class Schedule?
By Studentawards
Large Classes Are Not Always Bad
By Professor Mike Atkinson, Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario
How Do I Know Whether I Need to Buy Textbooks?
By Studentawards
How Do I Know When to Buy Textbooks?
By Studentawards
How Do I Know Which Edition of a Textbook to Buy?
By Studentawards
How Do I Save Money on Textbooks?
By Studentawards
How Do I Take and Organize Class Notes?
By Studentawards
The Phantom C
By Lara M., Studentawards
The Home Game Becomes the Big Game. Practice For It!
By Ron Marken, Professor Emeritus, Department of English, University of Saskatchewan
University Science Programs: Balancing Academics and Sports
By Professor Dave Berry, Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria
Never Lose an Essay Again!
By Studentawards
Digital Etiquette
By Lisa S., Studentawards
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Exams/Papers
See Study Aids
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Resources
A Key Resource for First Year University Students
By Dave Cass, Professor Emeritus, Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
The University Library
By Ron Marken, Professor Emeritus, Department of English, University of Saskatchewan
Your Prof’s Office
By Ron Marken, Professor Emeritus, Department of English, University of Saskatchewan
Professor Office Hours: Can I Talk to You?
By Professor Mercedes Rowinsky-Geurts, Department of Languages and Literatures, Wilfrid Laurier University
Access Canada's Top Professors
By Studentawards
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Health and Wellness
Student Guide to Healthy Eating
By Studentawards
Exercise on the Go: Simple Ways to Fit a Little Fitness into your Daily Routine
By Studentawards
Avoiding the Freshman 15
By Studentawards
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Reading Week/Spring Break
Winter Break Options
By Studentawards
Vacation Money-Saving Tips
By Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada
Tips and Tricks for the Thrifty Traveler
By Studentawards
Travel Insurance Tips
By Ingle International
Travel Packing Tips
By Meghan F., Studentawards
Backpacking: What to Pack
By Ingle International
8 Tips for Staying Safe this Spring Break
By Ingle International
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General Tips
Transitioning from High School to University
By Nipissing University
Surviving the Transition from High School to University
By Studentawards
Transitioning to University: Motivation is Key
By Professor Adrian Chan, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
Tips for First Year University Students
By Studentawards
Questions Most Commonly Asked by First Year University Students
By The 3M National Teaching Fellows
The First Year University Experience: A Month by Month Breakdown
By Nipissing University
Students Succeeding
By The 3M National Teaching Fellows
Students with Disabilities: Rights and Responsibilities
By Rachel C, student, University of Waterloo
Curb Your ‘Campus’ Shock!
By Ingle International
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Part-Time and Summer Jobs
How Do I Find a Job to Pay for School?
By Studentawards
Summer Jobs for Travel-Minded Students
By Studentawards
Making the Most out of your Summer Internship
By Ingle International
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universitybound3 wrote:
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agreed! ^
Posted on Aug 11, 2012 at 08:15
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LackOfABetterNameX wrote:
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An amazing collection of tips, tricks, and quips. Thank you for compiling these informative and inspiring resources!I can't say that I am packing my bags in excitement just yet, but my heart has stopped lurching whenever I hear the word "university".
Posted on Jun 23, 2012 at 04:38
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