University of Ottawa

someone who had always been passionate about social change, to play my part in society, no matter how big or small it may be. The more I was confronted by racial issues, the more I realized people did not make these gestures and accusations towards me out of hatred or engrained racism, but fear and ignorance. The best way to counter-act these fears is not through the same aggressive name-calling that generates racism and hate, but through education, understanding, and pro-active engagement in society. In my first year of University I joined many groups, some out of legitimate interest, and some out of complete curiosity. By my second year I was an active member of the Carleton Human Rights Society, the Carleton Law Society, the Carleton United Nations Society, and Carleton’s Engineers without Borders. My curiosity in these topics transformed into a passion to be an active leader and champion in these issues. I applied and became a member of Carleton Universities Event’s Department in 2015 and was charged with giving tours and personal advice to new prospective students and their parents who were planning on…

We interpret that the Ottawa student protest did not face this issue because of the precedent set by the Montreal strike. Jennifer Beth Spiegel wrote an article called Performing “in the red”: Transformations and tensions in repertoires of contention during the 2012 Quebec Student strike. In her article she highlights a lot of the key aspects of the student strike. As she states in her paper: “The legitimacy, and very ability, of a student strike was denied outright by many government and…

The Ottawa Tribe was one of the first Indian tribes to see the value in education. Because their leaders knew the importance of learning, the set money aside to start a college. The University of Ottawa was founded in 1865 (Ottawa.edu) and has grown into a full functioning college that thrives today. The idea of a school came when a group of Baptist Missionaries led by reverend Jotham Meeker was working alongside the Ottawa tribe to improve their lives (Ottawa.edu). The original idea was to set…

Thank you for your time to read my letter. Ottawa Student Advocate aims to improve students welfare, and, as a student in University of Ottawa, we really appreciate what you did for us. Recently, we are researching on the tuition fees of University of Ottawa by collecting secondary resources and find some surprise facts. I write the letter to present the issue of the tuition. the influences it has on students, as well as the alternatives for this problem. Backgrounds and Issues: As of…

and my comfort zone, even more than I have at university in Liverpool, and improve my levels of confidence, as I know that this is a key life skill. I enjoy meeting new people from different backgrounds to mine, and I find it intriguing to learn about other countries, not just in the country I am studying in but also the countries that other study abroad…

4. A major component of the W. Garfield Scholarship program is the ability to work closely with your peers on common social interests under the direction of a faculty mentor. Please provide a specific example of your participation in a group setting and what you viewed were the challenges and benefits to participating in this situation. During my first year of University I was given the opportunity to join Laurier Arts Scholars. Laurier Art Scholars is a community of high-achieving students…

What to Pack for Student Housing When You Study Medicine in the Caribbean Whether you come from Orlando, Kansas City, or Ottawa, going to school in St. Kitts is sure to be an exciting new experience. You will want to make sure that you have all of the items you regularly depend on when you are at home. Remember to bring the essentials along, such as medicine, vitamins, money, and some kind of a box with a lock for securing valuables. When you are getting ready to study at Windsor School of…

Each school is different and while there are many schools that will hold your hand throughout the enrolling process, Ottawa’s team works a little different. The online counseling program has many steps that need to be completed before being ready to start a course. To begin with, the future student must apply for the graduate program and wait to be approved. Then, the letter of acceptance has steps one must follow in order to be successfully enrolled. Compared to other schools that offer online…

Part 1: Description of the social world of residence students at Carleton University At Carleton, students, especially first years decide to live at home, off-campus housing, or in residence, the most common choice. Residence is a community that is created for most students to learn and experience in their first year of university. These students come from various parts of Canada, and even around the world to live in residence, regardless of race, ethnicity, background, in order…

More than 40 years on, social media has taken the world by storm. Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are now used by 1 in 4 people worldwide. Such activity may seem harmless, but some researchers suggest social media may affect our mental health and well-being”(Whiteman). The happiness that many students show on social media, usually it is not the reality of what their lives in college looks like. This is the story of Madison Holleran, a 19-year-old freshman at the…