Tag Archives: University of Lethbridge

Why you should go to University

After I graduated from high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I initially chose to go to university as a kind of buffer between high school and the real world. What I ended … Continue reading

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Alcohol Smarts

For some university students, year-end celebrations will be accompanied by alcohol. When handled responsibly, alcohol can be part of a safe and enjoyable evening; however, careless use of alcohol can kill the fun very quickly. With the approach of Last … Continue reading

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3 Best Kept Secrets of Campus: Outdoor Locations

It’s spring time! With the weather warming up, it’s time to get out and enjoy the fresh air. I know we’re all super busy as the semester winds to a close, but I find that getting out for a walk … Continue reading

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Upper Level Courses: What to Expect

With your registration dates fast approaching, many of you will likely have already picked out your courses for your second year of university! But how do second year courses differ from first year courses? What can you expect from your … Continue reading

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Running for Student Government

So, the elections for the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union were held last week. I didn’t mention it before because I didn’t think it was appropriate to use my blog for self-promotion, but I actually decided to throw my hat … Continue reading

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Networking with Professors

A good relationship with a professor can mean a number of different things: someone to go to for advice about your academic career, someone who can let you know about opportunities that arise for someone with your interests, as well … Continue reading

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Reading Week: poorly named, but still awesome

Okay, so it’s no big secret that many students don’t actually use Reading Week to read. For some schools, the equivalent is Spring Break or Revision Week, but here at the U of L (and at many other schools in … Continue reading

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Money Tips for Students: Entertainment Budget

After a long week of classes and homework it’s tempting to unwind by splurging on fun activities. But it only takes a couple of trips to the mall or the bar to end up with very little money left over … Continue reading

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A Taste of Scottish Culture: Robbie Burns Day in Lethbridge

Haggis, bagpipes, Scotch whisky, and Burns poetry. That sounds like a night out to me! In a place like Lethbridge, the only time to have all these things under one roof is on Robbie Burns Day. It’s a great chance … Continue reading

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Starting university in January?

Most students start their university careers in September, but there’s a small group of us who started in January! Like some of you reading this, my first semester at the U of L was a winter semester. Our experience is … Continue reading

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