University is no walk in the park.

For many students, University or College is a very exciting prospect. And, of course, they have every reason to be excited.

The problem, however, is that many students come into post-secondary institutions, and – in some cases – go thro...

According to Statistics Canada, the university dropout rate in British Columbia is 18%. The Globe and Mail has reported the dropout rate to be as high as 25%. That is, one out of every four or five people who go on to post-secondary education drop out before graduation...

In a conversation with a recent graduate, I asked for his thoughts on the university experience. He was kind enough to provide me with the following response. It is worth reading through to gain more insight in to what is on the horizon for you: 

“I don’t think people r...

Let’s face it, going to university is a big deal.

The advantages of university education are well documented, and in today’s economy there is no question that higher levels of education yield higher levels of lifetime income. This means that there is an awful lot of pre...

Do you remember your first year of university? If you are like most people, that first term is a combination of pure excitement and a deep sense of being out of your depth. The Smooth Start workshop is designed to address exactly that feeling, and exactly the kinds of...