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Should You Take A Gap Year?
What career interests me? Should I go to college or university? Do I want to travel? Should I work to save money? There are so many...
Kimberly Zavera
May 6, 20193 min read
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Dating in University
Dating will be a part of your life in the future or already is. As you know, not everyone starts dating at the same age. Some of us had...
Kimberly Zavera
Apr 8, 20192 min read
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How I Take Notes In University
Your note-taking style is probably different than your friends or classmates. There are a variety of factors contributing to how you take...
Kimberly Zavera
Mar 25, 20193 min read
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Top 10 Places to Go in Kamloops, BC
Are you a student in Kamloops, BC or thinking of visiting this year? I have put together a list of my personal favourite places in the...
Kimberly Zavera
Feb 25, 20193 min read
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Adjustments to College
The decision to go to college or university is a big one. It's big in that you will be taking harder classes, may be living away from...
Kimberly Zavera
Feb 4, 20193 min read
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On-Campus vs. Online Courses
One of the aspects of college/university that is different than high school, is that you have the option of taking courses on-campus or...
Kimberly Zavera
Jan 28, 20192 min read
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How to Balance School, Hobbies, and Friends
It is easy to feel overwhelmed after a month-long winter break. You may be struggling to find time for your hobbies or hang out with...
Kimberly Zavera
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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How to Stay Motivated in University
If you are new to my blog, welcome! My name is Kim and I am a 3rd-year communication and marketing student in BC, Canada. This week's...
Kimberly Zavera
Jan 14, 20192 min read
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Experience of Being a University Student
I've completed five semesters of university so far and have learned along the way what being a university student is really like. If you...
Kimberly Zavera
Dec 23, 20183 min read
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How to Survive Finals Week
With my first final exam completed, I decided it would be the perfect time to give you advice on how to survive finals. You probably know...
Kimberly Zavera
Dec 3, 20182 min read
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Mental Health in University
With the winter season approaching, it has made me think about the lack of sunlight and gloomy weather that will affect the mental health...
Kimberly Zavera
Nov 19, 20182 min read
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Choosing TRU
I hope you've enjoyed your long weekend! With another semester coming to an end, it has made me think about my overall experience at...
Kimberly Zavera
Nov 12, 20183 min read
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Ultimate Guide to being a TRU student
Hello and welcome to my blog! Have you ever struggled to find a good parking spot or study area? Have you ever wanted to know if a...
Kimberly Zavera
Oct 22, 20184 min read
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Getting Along with a College Roommate
Hello and welcome back to my blog! In my first year at Thompson Rivers University I moved to Kamloops (specifically TRU Rez on campus)...
Kimberly Zavera
Sep 24, 20183 min read
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Time Management Advice
Hello and welcome to my blog! With the start of the academic year, I decided to put together a list of tips on how to develop time...
Kimberly Zavera
Sep 10, 20183 min read
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Ways To Save Money In University
Hello and welcome to my blog! Whether you are entering college/university next month or returning for a new academic year, money will be...
Kimberly Zavera
Aug 20, 20183 min read
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Freshmen Survival Guide
Hello and welcome back to my blog! With the new academic year starting next month, I decided to put together a freshmen survival guide....
Kimberly Zavera
Aug 6, 20183 min read
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Keeping A Balance In University
Hello and welcome back to my blog! Whether you are in university now or planning to attend university in the fall, this blog post can be...
Kimberly Zavera
Jun 25, 20184 min read
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High School Vs. University In My Perspective
Hello and welcome back to my blog! If you are new to my blog, my name is Kim and I am a student at Thompson Rivers University working...
Kimberly Zavera
Jun 18, 20183 min read
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What Can You Do With Your Degree?
Hello and welcome back to my blog! As I am entering my 3rd year of university in September, I have been thinking a lot about the...
Kimberly Zavera
Jun 11, 20183 min read
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