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Keyshawn Bonamy didn’t want to attend a school where he would be seen as “just a number” to his professors. Prior to moving from the Bahamas, he had heard about the University of Prince Edward Island from a brochure. There’s a lot of recruitment from Canadian Universities, but UPEI especially stood out to Keyshawn because […]

As we learn more about the quiet crisis of unemployability resulting from the shift in the workforce, we must ensure our students are equipped with the necessary skills that lead to long- lasting careers. It is forecasted that Canadians can prepare for the future economy by developing skills that cannot easily be automated, such as critical […]

Rick Gunn didn’t need the Atlantic School of Theology until he experienced what is known to some Christians as a “call to ministry.” He had worked in the church for about 15 years as a youth and music minister and was known as a “Designated Lay Minister” at Bedford United Church. People often told him […]

Qhe Dalhousie School of Social Work emphasizes critical, anti-oppressive and social justice approaches to social work practice.  The School is now offering entrance to the Master of Social Work Program (MSW) to those with a bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and paid social work experience, and to those who do not have a BSW, but have a […]

O riginally from Lebanon, Elsy Makhlouf left home in pursuit of a public relations degree at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU). Coming to Canada as an international student was an adjustment, but she never felt like a stranger at MSVU. “Professors supported me in every step along the way, and I was able to make […]

Maria Garcia had first expressed her interest in becoming an Early Childhood Educator when she visited ISANS (Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia) in 2013. She had a few concerns with enrolling; the first was that her English language skills weren’t where she wanted them to be, and this was an important requirement to access […]

Kaelen MacDonald heard about the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Theatre (Costume Studies) from the director of her after-school theatre program. She encouraged Kaelen to apply, noting that half of the reason to train at the post- secondary level is for the connections you can make. Kaelen happily applied to this one-of-a-kind program, and was soon […]

Your resume is a fine-tuned machine: too much fluff, and employers will see right through you; not enough fluff, and your resume won’t stand out. We’re going to help you figure out just what to include (and what to leave out) so that you stand out of the slush pile for internships and future employers. […]

G raduation days are fast approaching, or maybe they’ve already passed you by. Either way, you’ll probably be looking for that full-time gig pretty soon (if you haven’t already started looking). In this modern-day competitive job market, it can be completely overwhelming to feel like you’re expected to know everything about your employer, the ins […]

Let’s face it: you don’t want a job that you can only count on for a year. Job security is hard to come by these days, and you want to be able to sleep soundly knowing that your skills are transferable (even in the wildest of job markets). The job market is—and has been—rapidly changing […]

T he further we dive into the age of technology, the harder it is for our qualifications to stand out on their own. Candidates can look perfect on paper, having completed x amount of degrees, and still turn out to be a complete dud in person. To show an employer you’re ready to show up […]