Survival Guide
December
Hello!
I’m so glad to hear you are interested in getting involved on campus! There are so many fun ways to get involved and there are a lot of benefits to it too! Not only are you doing a great thing by getting involved, and contributing to making an inclusive community, but you are exposing yourself to various opportunities! Through this you can learn new skills, new facts and topics you never thought to learn about before, as well as making new friends! I hope you find your perfect place to get involved and love it!
- Daniella ♡
Articles!
Benefits of the Ambassador Program
Register for Ambassador Program
Ontario Tech Campus Recreation
Early morning class? Time clashes with another course? All the tough courses in one semester? If you think these are the questions that float through your mind before the course registration, you are not alone! Here are some tips that can reduce the course selection stress!
- M. S. Rayhan Akond
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you're considering dropping out - Open when..
So you are considering not returning next, semester… let’s talk about it. First, you are not alone! Everyone has their doubts but also, it's important to recognize your needs. Find a way to practice self-care and when you are ready, here are some supports we can offer you
Angelique Dack
“You’re not alone”
After two years in biology, I completely changed direction
From suspension to success: How I failed my first year
I went through first year. Twice.
Transitioning to university as an International Student
“Mental Health"
Six tips to help you manage stress
Tips to manage your everyday responsibilities
Five natural stress relief methods that actually help
“Supports”
How getting involved on campus will change your life for the better
From being a mentee to being a mentor: The importance of mentorship
“Multi-media”
Hello there! If you’re looking for something fun to do, you’ve come to the right place! Here I’ve compiled some of our fun quizzes and articles to help you de-stress and take your mind off of school.
-Sylvia
Looking for a movie or show to watch?
Which show should you binge watch next
Five tv shows with girl squads worth watching for
Why the Bachelor series is the best
Best Black Mirror episodes as compiled by a normal fan
Looking for a fun quiz to do?
Which popular tv series character are you
What famous celebrity are you?
Pick your favourite songs and we'll tell you what sports team to try out for
Looking for a cool recipe to try?
Hunter’s blue and orange bliss cake
Cheap, three-ingredient meals to satisfy your cravings
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it’s finals season - Open when..You hate finals too?? Glad we are on the same page! The good news is that the more of these you do, the easier it gets! At a point, everyone tends to have their method of overcoming the woes of “finals season”. Still don’t have your thing? DON’T PANIC. Here are some tips and tricks that you can add to your toolbelt to help you kill off all of those pesky finals!
-Isaac Akhigbe
Five things not to do during an exam
How to create a TA-approved study guide
Your guide for pulling a healthy-ish all-nighter
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you’re feeling burnt out - Open when..Hello and welcome to your mini oasis away from online learning! I know that online learning is difficult and isolating. As a fourth-year student, I’d much rather spend my final year in the presence of my friends, but this is our new reality. Just know that these feelings are normal and that you will overcome this! Grab a snack, take a break, and explore these resources to help you work through any burnout or fatigue that you may be feeling.
- Sylvia
How to combat online meeting exhaustion
Ways to stay socially active while keeping the distance
Ontario Tech University and the online transition
Staying on top of your education this summer
Top five ways to spend your study break
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you’re feeling overwhelmed - Open when..Hey you,
I hear that you’re feeling overwhelmed. I bet you’re juggling personal, social AND academic commitments. It’s hard being a university student during a pandemic. The first piece of advice I have for you is to take a break, despite the overwhelming tasks you might have. Just when you feel the need to speed up, you often should actually slow down. Sounds crazy I know, but I’m serious.
- Madison
Watch this short Ted Talk. It WILL make you feel better. It will teach you how slowing down will solve that cripping overwhelming anxiety and lead you to a more productive life than ever before.
Do you still feel stressed after you’ve taken some time to relax? No worries, we’ve got just the article for you:
Six tips to help you manage stress
Remember that it is okay to let others know you are struggling. This can even help you because it will allow the people around you to understand what you’re going through. Reaching out to a friend to vent is an instant stress reliever!
❤️
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you need support - Open when..Hi there~
Do you feel alone, or lost? I completely understand, in these unique times, it has become difficult for us to find support. I’m sure you have your plate full of different things, whether it be academic or extracurricular activities and it must be overwhelming.
You’re doing really well so far and I want to say that I’m proud of your journey and growth. Please don’t think you’re not good enough, you are more than enough. You are more capable of achieving your goals than you may think, you just need to believe in yourself. I hope you can reflect on your journey as well and whether you think it was good or ‘bad’, it’s your journey and this is just the beginning of it. I am proud of you, give yourself a hug and appreciate yourself for how far you’ve come <3.
I have something that just may help you as you reflect, listen to this youtube mix- it always helps me calm down and I hope it’ll do the same for you:
‘A Peaceful Place’ ~ playlist
I hope this helped you :) I also have an article, this might help you refocus for school:
I know you must be wondering now - where should I go to get support now?
I have some resources that can help you, I’ll list them out below:
General services that are all available to you
I hope you received some warmth and strength from this, remember, you got this! You’re precious, and you matter - keep going and if you ever feel alone, know that I’m always rooting for you~ :)
- Ilsa Sajid ❤️
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you’re cramming - Open when..Hey!
Procrastination got the best of you? Or maybe you are drowning in assignments? Whatever the reason may be, you are in the midst of cramming, but don’t worry, the Digital Community’s Crew has got your back!
First things first play some tunes to get pumped up! 🎶
Lo Fi Hip-Hop:
Studio Ghibli Instrumental:
Classical Music for Studying
Secondly, utilize the tips in these articles to make your study time as efficient and fun as possible. 📚
Ten study tips from a life science student
Tips for effective remote learning
Ontario Tech University and the online transition
Eight study tools to slay this year
How to pass university math (or any class really)
Ten tips to help you tackle group projects
13 times Rory Gilmore was me during midterm season
How to create a TA-approved study guide
Remember studying can be hard, but you just have to do it!
Good luck! I know you will ace all your assessments!