Written by: Kait Holloway (MSA Student Communications Coordinator) There are many benefits to being an MSA Board Member, many of which—we were shocked to find—may be unbeknownst to our dear readers. Fret not! We sat down with the MSA’s own: Ameesha, Lindylee, and Sabrina—to get the inside scoop on what it means to be part …
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It’s been an eventful couple of years! And while it’s still too early to say if things will be going “back to normal” any time soon, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on your public etiquette. Truthfully, the pandemic has left everyone feeling a little scattered, socially. After two years’ worth of interactions …
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Winter can be a beautiful and fantastic season – nothing beats sipping on a hot chocolate as the snow gently falls on a beautiful December night. But after you head to bed and wake up, you realize all of that snow now makes it much harder to get around the city. The winter season can …
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College can often be overwhelming for many reasons – from an academic, financial, and/or social standpoint. So, you may sometimes find yourself needing to slow down and relax. Introducing the Danish concept – hygge. “Spelling and pronouncing ‘hygge’ is the easy part. Explaining exactly what it is, that’s the tricky part. Hygge has been called …
How Mohawk Students Can Embrace Their Inner Hygge This Winter Read More »
Like many of the MSA’s services, as a result of COVID-19, MSA Clubs are operating virtually this school year. But do not fret, if you’ve never been part of an MSA Club before, now is the perfect time to get involved – join or start your own club, make new friends, and bond with people …
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Garrett Blair has been in the (virtual) MSA President’s office for a few months now, however, he still has a list of goals he is hoping to achieve. We recently (virtually) sat down with Garrett to talk about some of these goals, and his interests outside the office to help Mohawk College students get to …
Getting to Know the 2020/2021 MSA President: Garrett Blair Read More »
Over the past couple of months, people have become more reliant on technology than ever before due to COVID-19. When it comes to Mohawk College specifically, most classes are currently being offered virtually and the College recently announced this format will continue for the Winter 2021 semester. And when it comes to the MSA, majority …
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There are countless ways you can enhance your college experience regardless of what Mohawk College campus you call home. You can join a club, attend a virtual event, participate in MSA Days (MSA Week kicked off today, Sept. 14, and goes until Sept. 18), etc… the opportunities are endless. Another way you can get involved …
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It’s that time of year again … back to school season. The format of the Fall 2020 semester at Mohawk College may not be what you’re used to, or what you were expecting, but whether you’re a new or returning student there is still a lot to look forward to (regardless of where you’re studying …
A Virtual Welcome to Mohawk College: Everything Virtually Happening This September Read More »
Although online learning is nothing new, online classes are going to be much more prevalent in the upcoming months (and possibly years) as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). And whether you excel already online or are still learning the ropes, there’s no denying that at points online learning can be difficult. Here are some …
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