I work with current and future Canadian university students and their families as they get ready for uni! Planning & decision-making, scholarships & academic skills. Check out a sample of some previous Wednesday Wisdom emails below and sign up to get the next edition straight to your inbox!
Wednesday Wisdom + New Events for Students & Parents
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Hello everyone — happy Wednesday! I hope this finds you rested and ready to take on the rest of the week. Wednesday Wisdom: Build a “5-Minute Reset” into your study routinesBy late September, many students have pushed through the adjustment phase and are now settling into a rhythm. One thing I recommend is carving out a 5-minute reset every 60–90 minutes of study or class work. Use that break to stretch, breathe, or simply look away from your screen. Why it works: your brain’s focus capacity is limited. Short resets help refresh attention and reduce fatigue. 👉 I wrote more about pacing your study time here:
ResourcesAmazing Resource for Students with Disabilities If you're for direct support, check out MyLearningCoach. They provide academic strategy coaching, tutoring, ADHD/assistive tech support, and more — all online across Canada. They also help students access grant funding so cost doesn’t have to be a barrier. Find out more and contact them at the button below.
Free Webinar for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Parenting with Clarity: Creating Calm at Home for Your Neurodivergent Child by Spectrum of Light Services
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Upcoming Webinars — Don’t Miss Out October 9 — How to Win Scholarships for University in Canada
October 22 — The Right Fit: How to Choose Your Program and University with Confidence
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Colleen | ChooseYourUni.ca
I work with current and future Canadian university students and their families as they get ready for uni! Planning & decision-making, scholarships & academic skills. Check out a sample of some previous Wednesday Wisdom emails below and sign up to get the next edition straight to your inbox!
It's the penultimate day of the virtual summit! But if you didn't sign up yet, you didn't miss out. There are still four live sessions and a handful of recordings that will get added. Sign up now to watch these upcoming live sessions (and more!): Aug 5, 6pm: How to find and apply for more scholarships - Colleen Stevenson Aug 6, 12pm eastern: How to use connections to create opportunity - Hannah Schwartz Aug 6, 3pm: Time & Priority Management for Students - Colleen Stevenson And you'll also...
Happy Wednesday, study buddies! I hope you're all enjoying your summer, whether it started back in May or if you're just starting it now. Summer is a great time to catch up on some of your less academic goals: building your resume, earning money, preparing scholarship applications, and catching up on rest and social time. Thinking about September... If you'll be starting university or college in September, or if you're a returning student, make sure you don't miss the Virtual Summit for...
Happy Wednesday, everyone! University Launch is... launched! I am SO EXCITED to share with you that University Launch 2026: A Virtual Readiness Summit is now live! University Launch 2026 is a 5-day virtual summit for students who are starting university this fall and want to start feeling ready: academically, personally, and practically. Through expert-led sessions on academic skills, well-being, career planning, and essential life skills, students will leave with greater clarity, stronger...