Reflections from a third year student
Hannah, a first year animal biology student, asks a third year animal biology some questions about their undergraduate experience so far.
OAC Student Perspectives Blog
In this series of blog posts, OAC students takes us through some of the ups and downs of their journeys at the University of Guelph.
"Being a student at U of G has helped me to grow, learn and adapt in ways I never thought would be possible for me. I hope that in sharing some of the things I’ve learned and tools I’ve used for personal development over the years can inspire you to go beyond your limits as you embark on your journey at the University of Guelph." -E'layna Baker, FARE student.
Reflections from an OAC graduate
The undergrad experience can be a journey filled with triumph, despair, and everything in between. As a graduating student, E'layna reflects on her time at U of G.
Ways I've grown through
working in communications
As the OAC communications intern for two summers, E'layna has learned a lot. She shares her experiences and reflects on her growth.
Takeaways from my 40-hour Internship and ENVS*3330
During her third year, Rachel enrolled in an experiential learning course: ENVS*3300 – Flexible Environmental Internship. For this blog post, she shares her takeaways from this experience!
Why I Chose U of G
From initial internet research, to stepping foot on campus and everything in between, E'layna takes us on her journey of why she chose the University of Guelph.
How to Choose Food
Programs at U of G
E'layna reviews the different food related programs offered by OAC, providing her own thoughts for how she chose her program.
Things International Students
Should Know About U of G
Being an international student can be scary, E'layna gets it. As a student from the The Bahamas she reviews some of the supports offered by U of G, including tips from her own experiences.
5 Tips for Dealing with
Homesickness when Studying Abroad
We all experience homesickness from time to time. For international students this can be particularly tough. For this blog E'layna provides some great tips for anyone experiencing homesickness.
How to Pass Introductory
Micro- and Macro-economics
Introductory Micro- and Macro-economics are common courses for a lot of U of G students and they can be tricky. For this blog E'layna provides her tips to ensure success in these courses!
Tips for Finding off Campus Housing in Guelph
E'layna knows the joys and frustrations of student house hunting. For this blog post she provides some tips for finding off campus housing.
Takeaways from my 40-hour Internship and UNIV*3140
In her third year, E'layna enrolled in an experiential learning course: UNIV*3140 – Flexible Internships in Agri-Food. For this blog post, she shares her takeaways from this experience!
5 Budgeting and Saving Tips for Student Life
As a university student, managing your finances should not be something to fear. In this blog post E'layna shares her some tips to help with budgeting.
Tips for Finding your Work/School/Life Balance
Balancing school, jobs and personal life can be difficult, but important for your physical and mental health. For this blog post E'layna shares some ideas on how students can find a healthier work-school-life balance.