Posts By: Karl Low

Nat Writes

Nat Writes is a AU graduate who enjoys writing about literature, student concerns, and education.

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Lucy Maud Montgomery

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Minds We Meet—Natasha

The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Natasha (she/her), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology student from Medicine Hat, Alberta.  She explained that this program “will only be the beginning” as she plans “to develop a career in helping change the way the world views trauma, addiction, attachment, and identity.” On a more… Read more »

Minds We Meet—Pamela

The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Pamela (she/her), a 4–year Psychology program student (with plans “to pursue graduate studies in Counseling Psychology”), who currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She stated, “I acknowledge the place in which I live is on Treaty 1 territory, the homeland of the Red River Metis, and… Read more »

Choosing Electives with Purpose

In my previous two columns, I focused on the recent 2024 AU Convocation by providing a behind-the-scenes look at my personal journey to a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in English and minor in Political Science.  However, this journey would not have been complete without considering the electives I personally selected with a… Read more »

Beyond Literature Landscapes—Rohinton Mistry

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

You Received Your Degree: Now What?

After so many years of effort, you’ve finally received your degree.  It feels great, but what are the next steps?  “Now what?” you might be thinking to yourself. In a previous article, I reflected on my own personal journey as a class of 2024 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in English literature.  While English may,… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Farley Mowat

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Convocation 2024—Where Do We Go from Here?

Convocation season has recently come to a close, culminating in a successful in-person and remote ceremony for the class of 2024.  This year, a total of “1,950 graduates from 43 programs … received degrees, diplomas, and certificates.” I am among these 1,950 graduates, having received my bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Political… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Michael Ondaatje

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Margaret Atwood

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »