I’m sick. It’s been coming on since yesterday, muscle pain and headache, that I was hoping was just a minor thing, but today it seems to have ramped up more than usual. Still, we have some interesting stuff going on, so I wanted to make sure I got The Voice Magazine up today, at least… Read more »
Despite the excitement of enrolling in a new course or program, at times, navigating Athabasca University (AU) as a new student can be an intimidating process. When I started my AU journey several years ago, I had taken over a decade-long break from traditional post-secondary education. In those days, I had worked on a large… Read more »
This week, we’re changing things up a bit, as you’ll notice we don’t have our student interview Minds We Meet, and that’s because of students like you. Or more specifically, because of a lack of students like you. If you don’t know, we like to present an interview of a new student each week, it… Read more »
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 »
Before we know it, summer’s days have already started to dwindle. Students from all over the world are getting ready for back-to-school season in a week. Sometimes it’s tough to be “excited” about going back to school. The loss of freedom, the return to a chaotic daily routine and learning in a fast-paced environment can… Read more »
There are many complex and urgent problems facing rural Canada that require interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and diverse solutions. We invite you to be part of conversations on four key issues: rural housing, rural health and well-being, attracting immigrants to and building inclusive rural communities, and rural digital equity. Sessions will highlight what can be adapted to support rural… Read more »
A “eureka moment” is defined as a moment of sudden, triumphant discovery, inspiration, or insight. Not that long ago while I was in a drowsy stupor and preparing to go to sleep, I experienced a eureka moment courtesy of the sidebar on YouTube. The recommend video I clicked on was a talk by former US… Read more »
Hey Nursing Students! Allow us to introduce the Nursing Student Curriculum Committee, whose role is to help amplify your voices. The current committee is made up of your fellow nursing students, Alexander Si-Swires, May Bunn, Gagan Brar, and Leah Seaton, and we’re excited to be hosting a Townhall meeting where students can share their feedback,… Read more »
I saw this breakfast sandwich in a dream, and when I woke up, I knew I had to make it. We had some left-over pork loin from the night before, and it was perfectly sized for sandwiches. I should have added some cheese and lettuce to bump it up a little, but hindsight is 50/50. … Read more »
