Practical tips for students managing academic and personal commitments Training to become a dental assistant is exciting and rewarding, but it can also be a busy time. Many students juggle part-time work, full academic schedules, family responsibilities, and...
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to reflect, learn, and honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never returned home. The orange shirt has become a symbol of...
Three Areas to Focus on For Your Health This Year
Being a student can be trying, and it can take a toll on your health and overall well-being. Taking the time to look at your health and school-life balance as a college student can make a difference in your life at Columbia College. Healthy Diet The first tip to keep...
Why a Career College Can Be the Best Pathway to Success
Thousands of workers in Alberta have discovered that employment in the oil and industry is not always dependable. One pathway to a stable job is getting a four-year university degree. A four-year degree is an ideal option for people who have the resources to stay out...
Goals for the New Semester
Get Ready for the Next Semester with These Simple Steps The next semester is starting soon! You’re likely excited to take another step toward graduation. Many students use this time to relax before classes begin. While rest is important, you can also use this time to...
How to Prepare for Success When Starting a New Semester
Starting a new semester at College in Calgary provides a perfect opportunity to organize your routine and surroundings to set yourself up for success. Whether you’re a returning college student and continuing your education or you’re starting college for the first...
4 Powerful Study Tips to Maximize Focus and Retention
Learning to focus and optimizing your productivity when studying is essential for students, especially when it involves school-life or school-work balance. Retaining information (at least 90%) can be challenging for many students regardless of the program or industry...
Why Adults Are Excited to Attend College As Mature Students in Canada: Part 1
Why More Adults Are Returning to College Canada Leads in Post-Secondary Education Canada ranks among the top countries for post-secondary education, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD, with 36 member countries,...
Why Every Student Needs a Hobby for Growth & Balance
Hobbies help us grow as a person. The best way to have a new hobby is to try something new. All of us are unique, and this is the reason why our hobbies and interests are different. Once we find an activity we are passionate about, we can explore that activity more....
Why Is It Necessary to Balance Studies and Play?
It is essential to have a balance between studies and play, or as the quote goes, "all work no play, makes Jack a dull boy." Here are the various benefits you may look forward to by maintaining a balance between work and play: Makes You More Competitive Playing sports...
Life of a Student: How to Identify a Toxic Friend?
Life of a student can be difficult in college and universities without a good friendship. Friendship plays an important role in one’s life. However, as with any relationship, friendships can be challenging. Do you have a friend who is emotionally draining you? Does...
Why It’s Important to Balance Studies and Play
It is important to maintain the balance between studies and play, and to remember that studying is just one activity of life. Ignoring play for studies would certainly make your life dull and sedentary. By sidelining play, you...
How Can One Go About Practicing Self-Discipline?
As a student, self-discipline will contribute to your success. Self-discipline requires an evaluation of one's character, habits, thinking, and weaknesses. Here are some methods you may use to increase your self-discipline:Face Your WeaknessIt’s survival of the...
5 Effective Ways to Relieve Exam Stress
No matter you are in school or college, as the exam dates near, most of you start to feel nervous. Nervousness is healthy and necessary as it helps you to work hard and keeps you going. But, if you start feeling stressed out, it takes a toll on you, blocks your mind,...
How to Keep Your Friendships Strong During Conflict
Great friendships are characterized by a mutual understanding that you will support each other through the highs and lows of your lives. When you get into a fight or an argument with your friends, it may hamper your concentration, disturb your peace of mind, and...
How to Successfully Balance Work with Your Studies
Some reading this already know about the many difficulties associated with managing college studies with work. Others, unaware of these difficulties, should also understand that this period of high stress, fatigue, and crammed schedules is temporary. However, let us...
How Can You Budget Better?
Setting a weekly or a monthly budget is an essential practice not only for a student, but for every individual who intends to have their lives in order. Life is a collection of random variables and inconsistencies. It is better to prepare for these uncertainties....
Benefits Of Studying At Columbia College
Why Choose Columbia College Calgary? A Pathway to Success "Education is a passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." This quote perfectly captures the importance of education in shaping a bright future. At Columbia College...
Do You Follow Your Career or Passion?
Finding a Career That Fulfills You At some point, we’ve all asked ourselves: Should I follow my passion or choose a stable, well-paying job? You may see friends and colleagues stuck in jobs they don’t enjoy—comfortable salaries, yet little satisfaction. On the other...
Tips To Pick The Right College in Alberta
College is one of the most awaited phases of our life. We work hard through high school aiming to get into the college of our choice. We apply to various colleges and hope for acceptance into the one that we wish to join. However, once you get your response from...
Want To Become a University or College Admissions Advisor: Here’s What You Need To Do
Are you someone who is known to be a people person? Do you feel you have good interpersonal skills? Then becoming a university/college admissions advisor might be the perfect career choice for you. With the average salary ranging up to between $50,000-$63,000 a year,...
All You Need To Know About Columbia College Calgary
Columbia College Calgary is one of the best colleges for adult education in North America. We have multiple courses and programs for you to choose from. If you are looking for a suitable college to enroll in, then here are a few things you should know about Columbia...
School of Justice Awarded the Top College/University Fundraisers in Alberta
As a final act of defiance to our Alberta winter in February, the Students and the Director of the School of Justice & Public Safety plunged into a hole cut in the ice at Arbour Lake to celebrate the fundraising efforts for the Alberta Special Olympics. We want to...
Fort McMurray’s College Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort McMurray’s College Students “We at Columbia College are offering to do all we can to support Keyano College students and faculty who have been affected by this fire storm,” announced Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell earlier today. Dr. Snell, President...
Simon Eng – 30,000 School Kits Packed
Simon Eng is a student from the Community Support Services Department. He has been working as a volunteer at the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Calgary for 11 years. One of the tasks that he loves, is packing school supplies for children in need to be sent...
Integrated Training Student Celebration – January 2015
On Friday January 30, 2015 the Integrated Training program held an award ceremony for students in the Sales, Service, Trades, Child Care and Bookkeeping programs. Students were recognized for their hard work, dedication and achievements over the last 2 months....
Calgary’s Newest and Brightest Day Care
Calgary has had a shortage of Child Care options and spaces for years. Today, we are excited to announce that Columbia College has just opened the brand new Columbia College Child Care and Early Education Centre: www.columbiachildcare.ca This new Centre is located in...
Convocation 2013
Columbia College Convocation 2013 On March 17, 2013 Columbia College celebrated its graduates during the convocation ceremony held at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. To see the videos of the event, click on the links below: Guest Speaker speech by Tom Jackson. ...
Kristina – 2010 Female Athlete of the Year – Special Olympics Alberta
Kristina is a student at Columbia College. We would like to take a moment to congratulate her. Kristina has been recognized as the 2010 Female Athlete of the Year by Special Olympics Alberta. Kristina competes in many sports and is the perfect Ambassador for Special...
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