Road trips are a great way to take a break from routine, explore new territory, and create lasting memories. Alberta is full of world renowned destinations, many which can be explored for little to no money. Whether you’re heading to the big city to catch the view from the top of Calgary Tower, or enjoying a hike in the breathtaking scenery just off the Icefields Parkway, taking a road trip is guaranteed to help you learn more about yourself. With structured breaks throughout the semester, university is a great time to schedule in some much needed adventure. Seize this opportunity and go learn more about our beautiful backyard in Alberta.

Check out these great resources for planning your next adventure:

Places to go

A Guide to Driving in the Mountains

Camping? Alberta’s Campground Guide

Road conditions are best in the summer months (July-August). However, if you are planning a trip in winter conditions, here are some tips to ensure you stay safe on the road.

Have suggestions for a great road trip destination? Feel free to leave details in the comments below.

Pride Story:

Select an experience from your past that gave you a feeling of pride. Describe that experience in as much detail as possible. Starting at the beginning, tell your story in such a way that a total stranger would understand everything that happened. Be descriptive – use as much detail as you can recall to explain, step-by-step, exactly what you did and how you felt at each step. If you ran into barriers, describe how you got around them. It will probably take you one to two pages to describe your experience in enough detail. Your goal is to relate, from start to finish, exactly what you did, how you felt, and what the result was. When you have finished your story and checked it for accuracy and clarity, add a final section that starts “I am proud of this experience because …”

Cover Letter for a Dream Job:

Write a cover letter as if you are applying for your dream job. Detail what makes the position attractive to you and why you feel you would make the best candidate for the job. Pretend that you have all of the education and skills that would be required for the position. Remember that your letter should be around 250 words.

If you are unsure what the requirements would be for your dream job, you may need to do some research. Go to the company website for specific information, explore job ads, look for general occupational descriptions on the ALIS website (www.alis.gov.ab.ca) or talk to experts in the field, for example.

Don’t know how to write a cover letter properly? Visit the Counselling and Career Services Centre (AH154) to pick up the “Job Seeker’s Handbook” or check out these resources online.   

To talk to someone about the services CES provides, or to book an appointment, please contact us:

Phone: 403.329.2187

Students, Email us at : ces.students@uleth.ca
Graduates, Email us at: ces.graduates@uleth.ca
Employers, Email us at: jobs@uleth.ca

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