So, Now What?
You figured out how to get here, now figure out how to stay. Now that you are officially a university student, and the term is underway,...
A Special Announcement for UBC's class of 2021
You made it! Congratulations, you finally made it to university! Those first few days are really something. All that work you did in high...
Brace Yourselves. University Is Coming.
University is no walk in the park. For many students, University or College is a very exciting prospect. And, of course, they have every...
New Course Date
New Smooth Start course in August just posted. We are all set to go on Saturday, August 5th at the SFU Harbour Centre campus. Reserve...
Are you about to make an expensive mistake?
There is no getting around it, post-secondary education is expensive. The following chart shows the cost of tuition alone at a number of...
The "D"-Word
According to Statistics Canada, the university dropout rate in British Columbia is 18%. The Globe and Mail has reported the dropout rate...
Words from a Recent Graduate
In a conversation with a recent graduate, I asked for his thoughts on the university experience. He was kind enough to provide me with...
Addressing Anxiety
Let’s face it, going to university is a big deal. The advantages of university education are well documented, and in today’s economy...
Courses Open for Registration
The Smooth Start workshops are now open for registration! Our first offerings will begin in July, and we are aiming to offer additional...
A Perspective on First Year
It is really difficult to get a solid handle on what the transition to University is all about unless you have done it yourself.
