For many, the thrill of clicking the highly anticipated OUAC “accept button” invokes a modicum of both excitement and anxiety for what university has in store. Aside from deciding on a major, a frequently asked question is about the decision making process behind choosing the right courses. Now this question is very difficult to answer, … Continue reading
As final exams come to a close, the summer begins. With four months to spare, one might wonder how to best spend their time. It is greatly beneficial to engage in summer activities that will prepare you for the following school year, such as employment and volunteer opportunities. For many students, intersession seems like a … Continue reading
On March 12th, The Richard Ivey School of Business hosted its annual March Break Open House in the 650-seat BMO auditorium, which was filled to its capacity. The high-school students listened attentively as Ivey’s faculty and students answered their questions. Hundreds of prospective students and parents explored the Ivey building, took a stroll through the … Continue reading
What is WWIL? It’s a USC club that strives to provide women in our community with resources and support in order to empower them and help them reach their full potential. The club is brand new this year and since it was ratified we’ve hosted meeting and events as well as run an ongoing forum … Continue reading
The start of first year can be hectic. You may not know what exactly to expect, and the uncertainty of it all can quickly become stressful. But, fear not, because I have some good news and a little story to ease your minds. It started a few weeks into residence life. After the chaos of … Continue reading
Achieving AEO (Advanced Entry Opportunity) status to the HBA (Honors Business Administration) program is based on your high academic achievement and community involvement in both high school and university. Many people emphasize the importance of going to university and attempting to get the highest grades possible. However it is just as important to become involved … Continue reading
Starting university is very nerve-racking and many students come to school not knowing about all of the available resources. Western University offers so many services that an incoming freshmen will definitely want to hear about. For the purpose of this article, I am listing a few main resources and events that I think will be useful … Continue reading
This week, I got a chance to speak to Lindsay, a passionate student here at Western University. During Clubs Week in September, there are many available extra-curricular activities to get involved in. One of the biggest and most influential student-run activities here is the University Students Council where Lindsay works as the Food Support Services … Continue reading
What is your favourite colour? If you’ve ever asked a child this question, you are guaranteed a response before the sentence has even been completed. The common answer of pink, orange, green or some rather specific shade of yellow that only exists on bananas and sunshine are an obvious response to this very standard question … Continue reading
At this point in the semester, you probably find yourself spending more time at Weldon than at home. You are trying to meet one last set of deadlines, rifling through pages and pages of notes, attempting to get organized, (but sometimes procrastinating) and are stressed about how to get it all done. This can only … Continue reading
AEO to Ivey 