Born in a culture straddling borders and raised in several communities in various geographical locations, lately, I have found myself thinking a great deal about a phenomenon known as cultural frame switching. And although closely related, this term should not be confused with code switching, which often reflects the lived experiences of various equity-deserving groups… Read more »
Well, it’s been an interesting few weeks. I’ve experienced long COVID, realized I have pressure points that I need to watch otherwise I may get an infection, and have had trouble finding research participants, and dreamed I got euthanized. I love it! It means freedom! It may sound crazy but having COVID for the second… Read more »
Juggling full time work along with AU studies and life’s endless responsibilities can be a challenge for many students. However, for students with chronic illnesses, this busy, fast-paced life can feel utterly overwhelming. Acknowledging that chronic illness comes in endless varieties, with ever-changing symptoms that can fluctuate in their severity, there are a few lessons… Read more »
Each time there’s an election for AUSU, the Voice Magazine likes to ask some questions to help Voice readers understand the priorities, goals, and, to some extent, personalities of the candidates. This time is no different, and with voting now open, it’s time for you to be able to see the results. Nine questions were… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Meghan Sandbeck (she/her), a Bachelor of Commerce student from Battelford, Saskatchewan, which she acknowledged as “Treaty 6 territory … the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Stoney, Nakota, and Dakota, as well as the traditional homeland of the Métis Nation.” She stated, “My major will… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Toni-Lee Blanchard (she/her), a Bachelor of Health Administration student from Gillams, Newfoundland and Labrador. Toni-Lee stated, “I acknowledge that the land on which I live is in traditional Mi’kmaw territory, and I acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu,… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Lara Curry (she/her), a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting student from Calgary, Alberta. She explained, “Math has always come easily for me, so accounting was a pretty natural path. I have worked in accounting for the last 15 years, off and on, mainly in accounts… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Kaleigh (she/her), from Calgary, Alberta, a Bachelor of Arts student, majoring in Sociology and a minoring in Anthropology Kaleigh hopes “to become a social worker and [is] thinking about transferring into the social work program at UofC after two years.” She continued, “I want to… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Melanie Rousseau (she/her), a Post Diploma, Bachelor of Science program student, from Windsor, Ontario. She explained that she “recently transitioned from part-time studies to full-time studies to prioritize finishing the undergraduate degree in less than two years.” She plans to use this upgraded knowledge at… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Usman Gill (he/him), a Post Diploma, Bachelor of Commence in Accounting student, currently in his final semester, from Calgary, Alberta. Usman hopes to continue on to the CPA program following graduation. Usman let us know a bit about himself stating, “Well my professional name is… Read more »