Is IB right for you? Being a recent graduate of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, I simply could not escape the malevolence that the IBO has shadowed over my life: living memories of sleepless days (feeling one’s body turning stone-cold, eyelids accelerating downwards at 9.81ms-2 whist trying to recite Shakespeare’s plays without noticing the frighteningly similar…
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1. Stay Organized If there’s anything that sends a student’s course-load spiraling out of control, it’s disorganization. By keeping a few key components organized at all times, it is much easier to stay in control and stress-free. Keep your notes and binders tidy and organized by date and topic, when it comes time to write a…
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No more of those dubious infomercials or any of those tireless workouts on your thigh buster! Can you believe that the most illustrious secret that we have all wanted to know for staying lean may rest in the microbes of our gut? Well it has yet to be tested in humans, however, for mice, it…
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Junior Achievement is an enriching world-wide program for students from Grades 9-12, from October to March, where students learn important business and life skills such as how to start a business, make a shareholder’s report, work together as a team to produce, market and sell a product/service, divide out wages equally and keep a company’s spirit…
DetailsThinking about getting a dog? There are a few things you need to know first. Firstly, dogs require work and can be expensive, so you need to make sure you are prepared and you are choosing the right breed. This is because different breeds have different energy levels and some can require up to and…
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Long weekends call for adventure (or at least that’s what I think). My mom and I took advantage of our days off and headed out to Kananaskis, where we spent two nights. The first day, after lunch at Boundary Ranch, we headed over to Barrier Lake for a bike trip. The trail we took was…
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Driving home from school one day listening to AM radio, an advertisement caught my attention. Apparently, a large US cell phone company is bringing their business to Canadian soil. Verizon, a giant US wireless company four times the size of Rogers, Bell, and TELUS combined, has officially intimidated the top cell phone companies in Canada.…
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As I was doing my post on Canada’s Parks Day, I found a photo of Lake Louise from a summer trip that reminded me how the lake’s emerald colour leave us mesmerized at how nature forms such a graceful scene. The beauty at its peak, however, only reveals itself as Spring (or really Summer) hits…
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Hello summoners! New to the game? Have no fear! Understanding LoL (League of Legends) is a series of posts that I will create in the next few weeks talking about small aspects of the game rather than mechanics. This includes champions or items to buy. Today, we’re talking about last-hitting. Last-hitting is one of the most…
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My favorite aspect of tea tree oil lies in its aroma; tea tree oil possesses a piney, minty smell that instantly invigorates me even when I’m exhausted. Waking up is the most difficult part of going to school for me, but with my new homemade tea tree oil scented car freshener, I know I’ll be…
DetailsThe Gamestop Expo is an event that was started to show Gamestop store managers some new games and software from their partners. The expo occurs in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo center. This year, they opened the expo up for one more day for the public to enjoy. Electronic Arts, Activision-Blizzard, Sony, and Microsoft…
DetailsOn Aug 28, Nintendo announced their latest, greatest, and newest gaming system to the Nintendo family. The Nintendo 2DS…! Great. Before anyone asks, this is a REAL thing. As you may have guessed from the name of this product, Nintendo has completely taken out the 3D function of their prior system, the Nintendo 3DS. They…
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Today, I would like to encourage everyone to volunteer and if you are unsure, this three-minute YouTube video explains it all. You don’t have to start something big every time, so start small and you will love it. Start today 🙂 To volunteer in Calgary, Youth Central is a great place to start. 🙂
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A few months ago I posted a blog about Social media and your professional profile. It is important to recognize that employers will search for your name to ensure they are hiring someone who fits the company. Here are some more tips and websites that will help you improve your online profile.
DetailsAs we roll back into the school season, many of us are dreading the thought of classrooms, textbooks and most importantly, homework. During Marda Gras this year, I was able to try some of the Indonesian Food from The Happy Truck, one of the newest additions to the YYC Food Trucks lineup. Happy Truck serves…
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