first year at laurier
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First year expectations – Is independence overrated for University?
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Amidst the anxiety of living away from home for the first time, the typical first year of university experience arrives wrapped in promises of absolute freedom, self-discovery and a life unrestrained by parental or guardian oversight. At every turn – from upper-year anecdotes to Reddit and TikTok insights – the message is clear that you…
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Lessons learned from a first-year
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As finals quickly approach, I find myself in a daze of reflection. One year ago today, I was merely a graduating senior trying to prepare myself for an unprecedented series of events. No degree of survival guides or pro-tips could have provided me the tool-belt that’s essential in making it out of university unscathed —…
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Creating a dialogue about consent for first-year students
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On Sept. 6, in the heart of Orientation Week, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted Mike Domitrz, founder of the Date Safe Project, author of Can I Kiss You and public speaker. Domitrz gave an informative presentation on consent and its concomitants. Date Safe Project is an organization which has the mission statement to prevent sexual assault…
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Comparing popular burrito places around Laurier
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Ever since arriving at university, I have fallen in love with the epic creation that is the burrito. So, when my girlfriend – who happens to be an editor at The Cord – suggested I try and find the best one in Waterloo, I didn’t just agree – I enthusiastically took it on as a…
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