Category: Academic Success Centre
There is No Health Without Mental Health
Recently, there seems to have been a drastic shift in health consciousness. While many people have taken an interest in living a healthier lifestyle, there is an important part that is often neglected: mental health. In the same way we...
The Journey to Mindfulness
“Be present.” It’s something we hear a lot, but what does it really mean? In a world full of instant gratification and hyper-connectivity on a global scale, one can’t help but question if we, as a society, have lost touch...
The Why, What and How About Personal Counselling at Ryerson
Attending university can be a very exciting time but it is not always easy. University students today face many stressors, including adjusting to a new environment, academic pressures, irregular schedules, not getting enough sleep, making new friends, balancing work and...
A High-Performance Student’s Experience with the ASC
The Academic Success Centre (ASC) provides resources and support services to help all TRSM students achieve academic success. However, there is a misconception that students only use these services when they are in academic jeopardy or on probation. That is...
Reflections of a 4th Year Retail Management Student
As I finish up classes and move towards exams in my final year of TRSM’s Retail Management Program, I have been reflecting on my four years at Ryerson. Being an out of province student, I moved to Toronto without ever...
Creating Your Ideal Study Environment
Mid-terms and exams are a stressful time in the semester, and a large part of having a productive study session is dependent on your environment. It is therefore important to discover what creates your ideal work space in order to...
Ryerson Opportunities: How Can You Get Involved?
Ryerson has a lot to offer. I am sure you all have heard that before. But do you actually know what that means? I did not understand this concept in my first year. I was overwhelmed by the new environment...
LAW122: Tips to Survive and Thrive
For the Winter 2018 Term, the Academic Success Centre is thrilled to be piloting tutoring support for LAW122. There will be weekly study group sessions for LAW122 in the Study Group Room (TRS 2-048) facilitated by an Academic Peer Helper,...
How to Succeed in Your First Semester
Although there is no secret recipe to succeed in university, successful students tend to have something in common: they do not wait for others to tell them what to do, and they have a proactive attitude to keep on top...