Considering your first year at university can cost as much as a decent used car, you might feel like you're paying to be stressed out. You’ll need to account for sprawling class sizes and massive lecture halls, hours of tutorials and seminars, five-dollar lattes and the mandatory purchases of expensive textbooks. Your first few weeks at Brock might leave you feeling drained — not just in your personal life, but your bank account too.
Starting your studies at Brock University means quickly adapting to a new schedule. Between classes, social events and never-ending deadlines, knowing how to effectively navigate the logistical side of student life can significantly impact your experience at Brock.
Starting university can feel like entering an entirely new ecosystem that is equal parts academic marathon and social experiment. Figuring out where to start in both arenas can be overwhelming.
The university experience is made infinitely more enjoyable when you stop pretending to be someone you’re not and instead embrace the notion of being unapologetically you.
When entering into university life, one of the first things students look for is a spot to study. Although there are many study spaces around the Brock campus, some students may prefer a change of scenery. St. Catharines is home to a variety of local coffee shops, many of which provide a peaceful atmosphere for studying. Whether you are looking for a cozy spot on campus, or a local business to try, this guide will provide you with a head start on finding your perfect study spot.
Though it may not seem like it when we reach the thick of mid-semester stress, there is more to post-secondary education than essays and due dates. University teaches valuable professional skills and provides opportunities for enriching your social environment.
For those living off campus this year, cooking for yourself may seem daunting. However, it can become a fun, relaxing and natural skill with time and effort.
Here are a few anecdotal pieces of advice from someone who just spent a year learning the hard way!
It’s your first day at Brock. You’ve toured the campus, seen your soon-to-be classrooms, different offices, and residences; however, there’s still that one part of the university experience you’ve been anticipating since high school.
Living off-campus and worried about making friends this fall? Look no further! Here are three tips to help Brock’s newest students make connections with other Badgers this September.
Welcome to Brock! You’ve got 60 years’ worth of history to catch up on, but don’t worry— here’s a summary of all the most important events that have occurred in the past few years.
There are many reasons why Brock students should support the school’s varsity teams this season. As a new student to Brock, having the opportunity to support the Badgers and be a part of Brock sports’ history is something that students shouldn’t take lightly.
Incoming university students are often led to believe that professors and lecturers don’t care about their students’ success, but in nearly all cases, this simply isn’t true.
For many, learning other languages is an unrealized goal left trampled by life’s stampede. This is especially relevant to university students who often find themselves preoccupied with a constant flow of tasks and responsibilities.
Music acts as a soundtrack to our lives. Various genres, instruments and styles may determine our mood and outlook on daily life, so having the right playlist for studying can make all the difference.
Having to study for upcoming exams can be one of the most stressful yet universal post-secondary experiences. Having the right means for effective exam studying can make all the difference.
You find yourself panicking the night of a deadline, scrambling to finish the part of the project that your partner should have taken care of weeks ago. You begin to wonder: what could I have done differently?
Many students going into their first year of university frequently wonder what the best way of organizing their university tasks might be, or if there are any well-trodden strategies to enhance their note-taking abilities.
Let’s face it: on average, university students are close to broke. That’s why these money-saving tips are important for managing your personal finances this academic year.
Getting a handle on university life can be challenging at first. Something that can be especially tedious as a newcomer is figuring out what all the bits of information packed onto your Student Schedule (SS) means.
Music acts as a soundtrack to our lives. Various genres, instruments and styles may determine our mood and outlook on daily life, so having the right playlist for studying can make all the difference.
The transition period into university life can be an adjustment for everyone. For introverts, this period of establishing a new routine may be particularly challenging.
University comes with a heavy workload, and if you’re a procrastinator like I was, effective time management is the only way to prepare for this new normal.
Brock University is more than just an academic institution. It is a place that offers students a well-rounded post-secondary experience which includes a variety of programs, facilities and spaces for physical activity and fun recreational use.
Brock University provides students with an array of elective courses to choose from in many different and unique fields of study, many of which are a must-have when it comes to changing your outlook on the world.
Learning how to effectively utilize digital calendars can optimize time management, reduce your stress levels and enhance your productivity as a Brock student.
