Graduation: What Next?
Approaching graduation can be overwhelming and cause confusion and stress because of what comes after. People think it’s the time you must decide exactly...
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Getting Started on Creating an ePortfolio
1. Explore Go out and stalk explore other students’ websites for inspiration. You can either Google keywords or use GitHub to find other students’...
The intersection of art and science
It is sometime before six am. The pre-dawn sky is pearly grey. My dog snores with deep rumbling breaths; I think this has awoken...
Unconventional Degree Choices
Did you know that there are 89 degree programs at UVic? That’s 89 different disciplines, 89 different skill sets for you to learn, and...
Stages of the Co-op Search
Last semester, I went through another co-op search term. There’s no doubt that it felt like a very long term but I’m excited to...
My First Co-Op in a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
This past summer I completed my first Co-Op with the Canadian Red Cross working as an Emergency Care Worker in the Langford Covid vaccine...
Getting the most out of the West Coast Virtual Fairs
Guest post by Katy DeCoste For lots of us, the phrase “career fair” makes us think of long lines, fistfuls of brochures, anxiety about...
Should I Be in University?
Considering that 90% of my friends from high school decided to pursue some sort of post-secondary education immediately after graduation, I figured that I...
Why every student should consider doing a co-op work term
Guest post by Sarah Androsoff Before coming into my first year at UVic, I had no idea what the co-op program was. My dad...
Being a Full-Time Student to Working Full-Time: A Rewarding Transition
This past year I was a first year student studying at the UVIC campus. I did four classes per semester and found free time...
Perspective on Careers from a Fine Arts Major
After first year of university straight out of high school as a student hoping to graduate with a fine arts degree, I felt right...
Judging A Company By Its Cover
As humans, we like to make quick assumptions and stereotypes because they simplify life. This simplification enables us to make faster decisions and spend...
Interviews in pyjamas: an easier way to job search during COVID
Guest post by Kim Dias Job searches are tricky enough when life is normal. In the middle of a global pandemic, it’s even worse....
Will I Go For Another Degree?
Now that I have completed my degree the next question I am often asked is if I am going to get a job or...
How to Prepare for a Virtual Interview
It is almost summer and for many students this would typically signify the beginning of a summer job or co-op position, but during this...
Searching for Jobs and Career Planning in the Age of COVID-19
In the last few months, there seems to be a never-ending list of worries and concerns. On the top of many students’ lists is...
What do to When You’re Just as Confused as Me About Your Program
If you’re like me, you find it unsettling when you don’t have a plan. While I will tell you that not everything has to...
Finding opportunity in uncertainty: A graduating student’s reflections on the impact of COVID-19
Guest post by Lauren Frost Who could have predicted that 2020 would turn out like this? On News Year’s Eve 2019, I was sitting...
Job search got you down? Here’s how to find a job that can take you places.
Guest post by Lauren Frost It’s that time of year. You’re tired, you have 3 essays due, plus 2 exams coming up, and several...
Stressed about graduating? Here’s what you need to know.
Guest post by Lauren Frost Four to six years of your life. Thousands of dollars in tuition. Countless cram-sessions and mornings feeling so exhausted...