Category Archives: Careers / Work

3 things and a mash-up.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jennine

The past week has led me to learning the following lessons: 1. Don’t leave your co-op application to the last minute. I know it’s a hard decision to make, but lean towards one side in the summer and JUST START on the application. The info session will provide the almost the same things as a [...] Continue reading →

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First Year Guide of Awesome: PART I.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jennine

Me: [ranting about how friend didn't know about the new U-Pass system at ALL] So you’re telling me that you would’ve waited for your U-Pass in the mail until you realize- Friend: Yeah, I will, then I’d call you, and you’d know! … Continue reading →

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Crunch time.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jennine

So. What are you procrastinating on? :P What work do you still have to do over the next week or so? Let’s use this post to rant your heart out, sigh with relief about that one paper you finally finished, and release some of the tension from all t… Continue reading →

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Arts Career Expo: Lessons Learned

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jennine

So this post is a bit late, but what can I say, like any student, I blame impending doom in the form of midterms. Anyway, there’s only one word I can use to describe my experience at the Arts Career Expo: awesomesauce. I learned so many useful th… Continue reading →

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Why I’m attending the Arts Career Expo.

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jennine

I don’t know about you guys, but when I was little, I went through “phases” of career aspirations; one year I wanted to be this, then this, then do this again. It all depended on my current obsession e.g. astronomy, theatre, etc. (all… Continue reading →

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Being an adult.

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jennine

The responsibilities of being a new student these past few months has been increased by the fact that I turned 18, got a job, and well, am considered an adult by my parents. While I’m a commuter and still get to enjoy the joy of homemade food, I … Continue reading →

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So much to do, only one of me, and too long a commute (aka my attempts to be Super Girl)

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Jennine

(Super Girl, as in this Super Junior-M song, possibly) Cough. Anyway. Current Music: “Pills” by The Perishers. Beautiful, heartbreaking song. My automatic response in job interviews (and let me assure you that I’ve had my fair share j… Continue reading →

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Irving: Where Productivity Happens

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Jordan McGarry

Currently: Exporting a mix I just recorded to be posted into this blog… but I’ll be time-efficient and write this post as it goes. The past two weekends, I’ve been going to Irving to get my work done. I normally arrive sometime around 11:00am and stay all the way til 1:00am, and I must say… [...] Continue reading →

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Dropout Thursdays

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Jordan McGarry

Currently: Listening to some Dubstep… wondering whether or not I like this Genre. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a update on myself… and there’s a reason! 3 weeks ago, I was offered a residency at Republic Nightclub as a DJ there. So I obviously accepted the job. For those of you who don’t know [...] Continue reading →

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#110: Still alive!

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Mary Leong

Currently listening to: “Stay (Just A Little Bit More)” – The Dø Sneaking in a quick update after a month while the laundry tumbles on; I’m still rattling around Grande Prairie in one piece. Surviving! Initial culture shock aside, things seem to be mostly going according to plan. The occasional bout of missing Vancouver still [...] Continue reading →

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