Above are words that describe my personal experience with being a writer. As much as I wish being a writer was perfect, all passions come with a certain sacrifice. There are times when everything feels right, but other times when I ask myself: Is this what I should truly be doing? On May 2014, I was…
You’ve dressed up, are a little sweaty under the neck and have pumped your interviewer’s hand a little too vigorously before sitting down in the hot seat… it’s the dreaded job interview. Remember what the most important principle in real estate is? Location, location, location. A very important principle to remember for that job interview…
Last Friday, I was delighted to talk like babies, make cricket legs dance to music, and get “insider’s tips” from university students at Discovery Days in Medicine by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and our own University of Calgary. Though the hands-on activities were great (taking apart a human brain… model, looking at cancerous cells…
Are you interested in math, science, technology, medicine or engineering? Want to become more involved in the community? How about having a professional scientist or engineer as your mentor? Cybermentor.ca matches girls ages 11 to 18 with positive female role models with careers in diverse fields. Through weekly email exchanges, you’ll gain insight into life as a…
Transitioning from high school into post-secondary or the workforce is a big change. It’s the crucial time in your life when you discover your identity and what it’s really like to be independent. The closer we get to Grade 12, the more stress we have put upon us to figure out what we want to do…
For those of you who are on the fence about what to study in your post-secondary institution, The Wall Street Journal posted up a chart about the unemployment percentage and average earnings. The data was collected from the 2010 Census, and even though money isn’t everything, it would be nice to know that what you’re…
Being in Grade 12, I am constantly pondering my future. I’m at a crossroads in my life, with so much freedom but with so many consequent choices. I look to my family and friends for guidance, but ultimately it’s up to me. What do I know for sure? I want to do something I love. My career…
This is a psychological test. This will tell you about which career path is best for you, but this is not professional test so don’t take to seriously. Imagine that you are a celebrity and you are invited to a game program called “Guess who I am.” In the program, you must hide behind the…
Indeed the unexpected philosopher, this down to earth and modest individual houses an old and compassionate soul, rivaling to that of a Jewish rabbi or Buddhist monk. This tech-savvy youth also has an interesting and philosophical take on life, so read on to find out more about this Pearson graduate, Kimberlee Becking, and her inspirational opinions…