I remember being in my final year in high school and one of the classroom assistants asked me what I was planning to do after graduation. “I’m taking a gap…
Why Gap Years Are A Good Idea
5 Lessons That Guided My Career Development
Ryerson’s New Grad Career Fair is from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm on February 7, 2018 at 89 Chestnut Street (Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre). The journey to meaningful employment…
10 Tasks You Need to Do in Preparation for Exam Season
Final exams are quickly creeping up and before you know it, the exam invigilator will be signalling you to begin as you sit anxiously in a room full of nervous…
Three Reasons to Take Advantage of Free Workshops at Ryerson
by guest author, Shiwar Jabary, 4th year law and business When I got accepted into Ryerson four years ago, I promised myself that I would make the most of any opportunities…
In 250 Words: Channeling Creativity In Your Academics
In the 250 Words series, the RU Student Life writers are posed a question, and in 250 words they each offer their insights. Read previous entries here. Question 21: How…
Feminist Hour: Channeling Creativity in Academic Spaces
Feminist Hour: (H)afrocentric Book Launch with Jewels Smith At the end of September, Juliana “Jewels” Smith stopped by Ryerson to talk about two of the best things, in my humble…
Level UP: Making Sense of Your Experiences
I have never considered myself to be an eloquent speaker or writer. It never feels as professional or put-together as I hope it is when I am talking with colleagues…
LEVEL-UP: Five Things I’ve Learned About My Five Strengths
I think we’re all familiar with the ever-famous interview question: “tell me about your strengths.” Let me tell you, talking about things that I am good at has never been…
My Residence Journey
by Michelle Park, former Residence Advisor at Ryerson University; Projects Officer, Brookfield Institute Residence at Ryerson was not only my home, but it was where I became who I am…
I am going to _________ after high school
(Life as a transfer student) Many high school students are very confused to what they want to do after high school. Some may just want to start work, take a…