What does it mean to be a good student? The image of the good student as it exists in the common imagination is punctual, well-organized, attentive, and undoubtedly has an outstanding report card to boot. You may even envision them being a teacher’s pet in some form — respectful and helpful and the only academic […]
University
What Are You Doing It For?
Almost every student is compelled to do well, either by their own standards, the inherently negative connotations associated with failure, or the school system itself, which makes a certain degree of success necessary in order for students to proceed to the next stage of the education system. At the same time, some individuals seem to […]
How To Choose A Course
When the time comes to choose a course to take, the decision making process may branch off into two distinct paths trailing into subsequently different thought spirals: being overwhelmed by the choices (whether for better or for worse) or on the other hand, finding none of them appealing and being unsure, perplexed, or indifferent. Choosing […]
8 Tips for Choosing the Right University
The transition from high school to university is a big and important one. This may be the first big decision you make about your education, and where you choose to study will dictate a large part of your life for the next 3-5 years. As university application season is upon us, here are 8 tips […]
Your Teen Probably Isn’t Prepared For University
Too many students move through elementary and most of high school without putting in much effort, because thanks to No-Fail, No-Zero school policies, no one is held back even when they’re not ready to move to the next grade. When things do get harder in senior high school, parents will often advocate for higher marks […]
The Goal of Canadian High Schools for University Bound Students
What is the goal of high school in the 21st century? Since a high school diploma seems no longer sufficient for even the lower level jobs, the goal of high school is to prepare students and give them the tools to pursue their passion after graduation- whatever that passion may be. The goal of high […]