Written By Jessica Reimer I still remember getting off the plane in Milan, realizing I had no idea where I was going and there was no one to rely on but myself. I was about to spend four months living and studying in a completely unfamiliar city, and even introducing myself at orientation felt overwhelming. […]
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Photo by Antenna on Unsplash Written by Simran Nihalani Before I came to SFU, I thought networking was something people in the corporate world did in suits, exchanging business cards and saying random stuff like “let’s circle back.” Unfortunately, after I took BUS 203, I found out that students are also expected to network, which
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Written by Anonymous It can be so easy to get caught up in the stress of managing school, work and extracurriculars that the idea of staying organized through it all can seem like another added chore. However, staying organized is not about having the perfect system that we must dedicate hours to achieving. Instead I
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Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels Written by Sanya Mehra I have come to terms with the fact that I will have to push myself very hard to get even a foot in the door for a single job interview in this market. You could apply to 50 jobs and hear back from 1 company
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Photo by Kevin Gonzalez on Unsplash Written by Alicia Lee Before my first case competition, I thought success would be measured by rankings and whether my team made it to the finals. And while winning is definitely rewarding, I have realized that the most valuable parts of case competitions happen long before results are announced.
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Photo from Ray Lei on Pexels Written by: Noorin For a long time, I thought I would feel better once I achieved more. Once I reached a certain milestone, figured out my future, or became more accomplished, I assumed I would finally feel settled. I treated well-being like it was waiting for me on the
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Written By Harjot Wazir Coming into university I thought I had to do it all. I had to get grades, join clubs, volunteer, go to the gym, have a social life and still have time to breathe. If I wasn’t doing all of it I felt like I was falling behind. At first saying yes
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Written By Elizabeth If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll start when I feel more motivated”, you’re not alone. It sounds reasonable, but in reality, that moment rarely comes when you need it to. The truth is, motivation isn’t something you can rely on. When you’re balancing classes, work, extracurriculars, and personal goals, there will inevitably
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Written By Sara Bursać If I told my first-year self that I’d be here in my fourth year, I wouldn’t have believed it. Back then, I followed a strict timeline, all the guidelines, and constantly compared myself to everyone else’s pace. I transferred from a small college to a large university in my third year,
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Written By Ayesha As my time at university draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the experiences that have shaped me into who I am today. As someone who started school overwhelmed by the abundance of opportunities post-secondary had to afford, here are a few tips I’d give to someone who is about to
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