Student Newsletter
Prep for College With a Student Checklist
So it's time to go back to school, but that also means you need to start putting together a student checklist for all of the tools you'll need in order to be a success. Here are a few things that will help to make sure you excel in the classroom.
- One of the best back-to-school tips is to have a great note-gathering tool. Students may debate whether a laptop, digital tape recorder or a plain notebook is best, but whatever you choose, you must have something for note taking with you at all times.
- Another item on the student checklist is a good backpack. Don't scrimp on a backpack or you'll have to replace it every season.
- A smartphone is now a must. While this may be a big extravagance for some, it will save you money and time in the long run. Apps can be used to find out the best deals on textbooks, be used as handy study tools and will help you keep track of all your appointments, tests and study dates.
Equipped with these back-to-school essentials, your 2011 winter semester will be a success.
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January 2011 Newsletter
Why You Should Head Back to School
If you're stuck in your current job or are looking for a new career path, then going back to school can provide you the edge and the information you need in order to find the success you are looking for. The programs available at Vancouver Career College can be a real boost for those in and out of the workforce. Still on the fence about whether or not you should go back to school? Chew on this:
- Vancouver Career College can help you to upgrade your skills in your current occupation, so you can stay up to date in your industry. While your company might not be able to provide you with training upgrades, college can.
- Maybe you feel like you should be promoted but don't have some of the management or business skills to separate you from the rest of the pack.
- If you want a total career makeover, then college is a must! By checking out the offerings at Vancouver Career College, you can see which classes tap into business trends or what may be interesting to you as a replacement for a dead-end job.
- Turn your hobby into a business by getting the skills you need to be savvy in the marketplace.
Head to www.vccollege.ca to find out more about the programs available at Vancouver Career College.
Study Tips
After the holidays, you may have fallen out of your diligent study habits and are now facing new classes and challenges. So what should you do in order to get back in the groove and excel in class? Here are some simple study tips for college students:
- Set up a distraction-free zone and time each day. You need to have a time each night just to study, without the temptations of going out or hanging out with friends and family. You'll need to be away from the electronic distractions of TV, video games, music and your phone as well.
- Join a study group. There's a chance that no matter which class you are in, someone else in your class may have more expertise than you. Seek those students out and form a study group so you can share your knowledge.
- When in doubt, take notes. Nothing gives you a better understanding of a topic than taking notes and interpreting what the professor says in your own words. Always keep your notes through the course.
Get Healthy in 2011
A healthy lifestyle is important for students at Vancouver Career College to achieve their best, and that's why we have tips to get healthy this year!
More than just fitness or losing weight, a healthy lifestyle embodies what you eat, your friendships and taking time for things that are important to you.
Make 2011 the year that you dedicate to volunteering, enjoying vacations and downtime and simply living a life that makes you feel happy. Create a positive plan and celebrate every successful change you make in your lifestyle as you create a healthy new year for yourself.
New Year's Contest
New Year, new you... or so the saying goes. What is your New Year's Resolution? Will you be working towards getting healthy by quitting smoking or going on a diet? The New Year can be a great time to find a new job, save money or head back to school.
We'd love to hear what your New Year's resolutions are! Post them to our Facebook wall or hit us up on Twitter and we'll enter you in our New Year's Resolution Contest. One lucky winner, chosen at random, will receive a gift pack full of goodies to help you make the best of 2011. Haven't made any resolutions? Let us know why and you'll be entered too!
Easy Ways to Go Green
It seems like many students at Vancouver Career College are going green and saving money with these green tips:
- Walk or bike to school, or use public transit.
- Pack your lunch in a reusable lunch bag, opt for a reusable metal water bottle, and snack on local fruits and vegetables.
- In the classroom, use recycled paper, purchase gently-used products and recycle items rather than throwing them in the trash.
January 2011 Newsletter
Food Bank Collection Update
In December, Vancouver Career College staff and students were challenged to bring in donations for their local food bank - and you all stepped up.Thanks to your generosity, there are a lot more people in your community who will be able to provide wholesome meals for their families.
Let's carry on this tradition of charitable work in 2011. We'd love to hear your suggestions for worthy causes we should support this year. Whether it's the food bank or a local women's shelter, let us know what you're passionate about.
Send your ideas to stories@vccollege.ca!