The benefits of office hours
Office hours are blocks of time scheduled by professors and teaching assistants outside of classes to meet with students and discuss lecture material or any…
student issues
Put value on learning the humanities
I have always heard, “Why are you getting a bachelor’s degree in the humanities? It’s a waste of time if it’s not a STEM degree.”…
The degree dilemma
Most students’ ideal university experience is to find out what they are passionate about doing for the rest of their life. No big deal, right?…
Live life for you
Have you ever felt so compelled to miss a class at school or ditch responsibilities such as work or social obligations that you force yourself…
To skip or not to skip
I have always considered myself a responsible student. I attend my lectures, participate in class discussions and submit assignments on time. At the beginning of…
Living with your parents in your twenties
Living with your parents in your twenties is like being in a carnival fun house without the fun. It feels like you’re constantly trapped or…
Why students don’t vote in the elections
The 2025 UMSU elections are coming up! Every year, the students at the U of M can vote for an executive team and community representatives…
The realities of navigating change
Going from university to your professional job is an intimidating transition. Many students, myself included, find it daunting. Moving from the comfortable academic environment, where…
Make the most of campus opportunities
The best thing I have ever done in my undergraduate degree was attend an event for a student group. Was it awkward? Yes. Did it…
Scroll less, learn more
The increased use of social media over the last 10 to 15 years is enough proof that social media has come to stay. As the…