Written by: Kait Holloway, Student Communications Coordinator It’s no wild notion to anyone who’s attended post-secondary school for any length of time: finals season can be ROUGH! Sleepless nights abound, hopped up on caffeine and low on steam, it’s natural to feel your mental, emotional, social and physical meters run low. But we have two …
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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Breakfast, one of the most important meals of the day. The meal that fuels your body to get up and get moving – and the options are seemingly endless. It can be a coffee and bagel, a bowl of cereal, some toast and peanut butter or even a full bacon, eggs and hash brown meal. …
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Every student’s favourite time of year is approaching – sarcasm detected. Maybe it goes without saying but exam season can be incredibly stressful. At the MSA, we understand how difficult exam season can be, not only on your sleep schedule (we have done the all-nighter before) but on your health in general. That’s why we …
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We know Valentine’s Day can be controversial for a lot of students. Some love it, a day to celebrate their love with their partner or family. But some dislike it. It may be seen as a day that makes them feel like love is hopeless and will never find them (we have all been there …
Ontario is currently in lockdown and many other areas around the world are still dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. This means more time inside and less in-person communication. So, regardless of where you’re geographically studying, it is important for all Mohawk College students to keep their brains active. While studying and attending classes will …
This semester has kicked off, and while your first few weeks could be a little slow-starting, it’s good to start developing (or remembering) some organizational habits while you have a bit of a lighter workload. Here at the MSA, we know the value of being organized. Especially while everyone is working from home, it’s easy …
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Woohoo! You’ve finished the Fall 2020 semester at Mohawk College. Now you can sit back, relax and…… and what? With both the cold weather and COVID-19 affecting so much of our normal lives, many of you might be wondering ‘what can I do with my break?’ Seeing friends and family might be limited but it …
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It’s that time of year again. The days are short, the temperature is dropping, and exams you thought were far away are now staring you directly in the face. It can be a stressful time for many students who start to feel overwhelmed. But, take a deep breath and follow these tips to help guide …
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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 …
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