Wednesday Wisdom

One thing I love about working in education is the new year starting in September. This gives me another chance to reflect on my past year (in addition to January 1st) and determine whether I'm going to make any changes.

And the summer is an excellent time to be reflecting on what we want the upcoming academic year to look like.

What are we doing to learn and grow outside of the classroom?

I know that being a student is a HUUUUGE commitment. I get it. But we still have to be committed to other parts of our lives. We are still someone's children, maybe someone's parent, a partner, a sibling, a grandchild, a friend, an employee, etc. We all fulfill numerous roles, and as students we do have to prioritize some of these over others.

So are you planning on prioritizing anything else this upcoming year? Any personal or professional development?

Here are just a few ideas:

Apply to be on the executive of a student club to build your leadership skills.

Search for a part-time job that's more aligned with your future career plans.

Build your networking skills and meet new people in your future potential career.

Create a mindfulness and journaling practice to cope with stress.

Plan out how to work on your future goals so you can take steps forward, whether those goals are personal or professional!

Hit reply and share what you'll be working on this year!

Resources

Luminara Academy

I recently met Michelle, the founder of Luminara Academy, where their mission is to prepare kids for tomorrow’s world, and I wanted to share this amazing business with you. They shape future leaders by nurturing essential life skills in today’s youth, empowering and inspiring them to confidently navigate and lead life’s challenges. Basically, they help students build essential life skills as well as leadership skills. They have two amazing events coming up in-person in Scarborough this summer that I want to share with you (below). They do also offer many programs online, so if you are outside the GTA make sure you check those out, too!

​July 8-12: EQ-Led Leadership​

This dynamic one-week course is designed for young individuals 13-18, eager to step into the realm of leadership with an edge. The program intertwines the core principles of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with essential leadership skills, communication and teamwork, creating a well-rounded learning experience for participants. July 8-12, 9am-4pm. Find all the details here.

​July 22-26: Foundational Skills for Pre-Teens​

Luminara Academy’s Foundational Skills Program is designed to provide a toolkit of skills that help pre-teens (ages 9-12) in school, work and friendships! Our week-long adventure is crafted to instill vital life skills through fun, interactive, and hands-on activities. Focused on nurturing communication, teamwork, resilience, and emotional literacy, this program is the stepping stone your child needs to confidently navigate the complexities of growing up in today’s fast-paced world. July 22-26, 9am-4pm. Find all the details here.

ChooseYourUni News

We are offering our free Scholarships webinar again on July 4th, 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific. In this webinar, we talk about different ways to fund your degree, different types of scholarships and bursaries, multiple places to find more scholarship money, and quick tips for how to improve your scholarship applications. Get all the details and sign up on eventbrite.​

We finally launched our new website! ChooseYourUni.ca has a totally new look and is finally mobile friendly! Check it out and let me know what you think!

We are also currently working on creating some resources for parents and supporters, so hit reply and tell me what you wish your parents (or other supporters) would say or do to support you as you start university. I would love to hear from you!

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