By Karla Holt
The unimaginable has happened–a western Canadian provincial government and the federal government have actually united for the good of students. Saskatchewan and the federal government have worked together to create Canada’s first unified federal-provincial student loan program. Instead of applying to the institution attended as well as the provincial and federal governments, a harmonized loan… Continue reading Harmony between Saskatchewan and Ottawa
By Karla Holt
Are you afraid your degree will only get you a job at a hot dog stand? Thinking of becoming a teacher instead? What you want out of your teaching program will establish whether the University of Calgary is the right place for you. The U of C recently revamped its education program, creating something innovative… Continue reading News Feature: The Masters of Teaching program
By Karla Holt
University of Lethbridge University of Calgary 5-year combined degree (preferred option) 2-year after degree Programs Offered 5-year combined in certain faculties 2-year after degree Minimum GPA: 2.5 out of 4 Guaranteed GPA: 3.3-3.5 Prerequisite: EDUC 2500, which includes 60 h as a teacher assistant. You must have a good recommendation from an advisor. Major… Continue reading News Feature: The Masters of Teaching program
By Karla Holt
Presented below for your reading pleasure are some comments from students, teachers, principals, and professors about their Masters of Teaching program experiences. The Good "The approach to being in schools longer is solid, because the capacity to study the profession is higher." -Pat Worthington, Principal "One of the great tragedies of the old program was… Continue reading News Feature: The Masters of Teaching program
By Karla Holt
After nearly nine months of living out of their backpacks, University of Calgary clubs finally have a home in MacEwan Hall. "The clubs [were] made into refugees at the end of last year… to make way for the SU offices," said Club Committee Chair Jordan Bonner. "We were told the club space would be finished… Continue reading Club space finally open