Student Hub
Articles and tips for navigating the university application process, paying for post-secondary education and what to expect on campus
GETTING IN
Getting In
The Rise of Helicopter Parenting on Campus
Placing wake-up calls. Tracking locations. Managing assignment deadlines. How hyper-involved moms and dads can’t seem to back off.
Getting In
How to Pick the Right University
I travel the country talking to university students about their experiences. Here’s what they tell me.
Getting In
Should You Do a Co-Op Program?
More schools are offering co-op programs—here are the pros and cons
University
ChatGPT is everywhere. What’s fair use for students trying to get into university?
“It’s not about ‘how do we catch the cheaters?’ That’s not a forward way of thinking.”
Getting In
The New Ways Schools are Assessing Students
In the age of AI, schools are turning to these online platforms
WE’RE IN PRINT!
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PAYING FOR IT
Paying For It
Everything to Know about Student Bank Accounts and Credit Cards
Students are bombarded with offers for bank accounts and credit cards. Here’s what they really need.
Paying For It
What I Spend Each Month as a University Student at UBC
Delaney How lives on campus and has a meal plan
Paying For It
How To Win a Big Scholarship
A strong vision, hard work and plenty of smarts are needed to impress scholarship juries. Here’s the inside story on how these students beat the odds.
University
How To Pay For University: A Comprehensive Guide
The cost of a university education keeps going up. Between loans, grants and RESPs, here’s how families can make it work.
Paying For It
Getting the Most Out of RESP Savings
Financial planner Andrea Thompson breaks breaks down what a family needs to know about withdrawing RESP funds
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How a Quality Business School Experience is Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
At International Business University (IBU), leadership isn’t just taught—it’s lived. With a hands-on, forward-thinking approach, IBU equips students with the critical skills, entrepreneurial mindset and real-world experience needed to navigate today’s business world.
How Seneca Polytechnic Combines Theory and Practices to Produce Career-Ready and World-Ready Graduates
Whether in healthcare, aviation or beyond, graduates such as Ervin Sevilla and Julie Beverstein credit their Seneca education for helping them prosper in their fields.
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The Private and Independent School Guide Fall 2024
Browse through Canada’s top independent and private schools to find the right fit for your child
Your Student Budgeting Questions, Answered
Navigating student finances can be intimidating, but with the right guidance, you can make better informed decisions that can help secure your future.
CAMPUS LIFE
Colleges
How To Make Friends in College
Starting college can feel lonely. Here’s how these students made lasting connections.
Campus Life
How Universities are Dealing With the Student Housing Crisis
There are only enough dorm rooms in Canada for one in 10 students
Campus Life
How to Plan a Gap Year
Interest in gap years is increasing. Here are tips to make the most of a year "off."
Campus Life
The Confusion and Controversy of University Meal Plans
Pay-as-you go meal plans may come with unexpected risk
Campus Life
What I Learned as a Psychology Co-op Student
This psychology student’s co-op helped her discover her interest in design
COLLEGES
Colleges
Best Programs For Today’s Careers
If there’s one thing colleges know, it’s where the jobs are. Here are six areas to study that practically guarantee a hire—and help create a better future for the country, too.
College
How College Changed My Life
Three recent grads share how they found work they love by going to college
Colleges
What I Spend Each Month as a College Student in Toronto
I save money by thrifting and cooking meals with my roommates
Colleges
Why More Highschoolers Should Consider College
A college education offers real-world skills—and jobs