Beginner’s Guide
2021 Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to the 2021 Beginner’s Guide!
Photo By: Mackenzie GerryLet me start by saying congratulations. Congratulations on making it through these last two years under such difficult circumstances. Also, congratulations for making the tough choice to continue your education. Last but not least,...
Tips for overcoming first-year fears as a new student at Brock
Photo By: Naassom Azevedo from UnsplashStarting university can be a challenging time. Not only will you be getting used to a whole new environment, but your role as a student will vary considerably from high school. More freedom comes with more expectations that you...
Staying informed while studying at Brock
Photo By: Roman Kraft from UnsplashNow that we’re approaching the start of a new school year, with new information related to COVID-19 and campus reopening coming in constantly, it is important to keep up with the latest news and to be prepared for changes as they...
Avoid the stress and learn how to navigate St. Catharines transit
Photo By: Mackenzie GerryEvery student registered in 1.5 or more credits is charged a Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) fee. You pay the fee, along with a few other fees, when you pay your tuition at the beginning of the academic term in September. But what does that mean...
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Editorial: Welcome to the first page of the next chapter of your life
Photo Credit: Mackenzie Gerry. The moment you begin your post-secondary career is an anxious, yet exciting one. This moment is a squirm in your seat, take a deep breath (now one more, for good measure) moment, a butterflies swarming in your stomach moment. This...
Crash Course: how to be successful online this school year
Photo Credit: Sergi Kabrera via Unsplash. For a lot of people, the pandemic was the first time that they have had to work remotely on a long term basis. This new way of life has been difficult for many to adjust to, as it quickly threw a wrench into the routines to...
Navigating St. Catharines transit safely this school year
Photo Credit: Mackenzie Gerry. Every Brock student who is registered for 1.5 credits or more is given a Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass). The U-Pass gives students access to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Thorold, Welland, Pelham, Fort Erie and the Niagara regional transit...
ASYNC v. SYNC: what you need to know
Photo Credit: Iris Wang via Unsplash. As the start of the fall semester quickly approaches, course selection has come and gone and most students should have their 2020-21 schedule in place. For the vast majority of undergraduate students, all classes in Fall 2020 will...
