In honour of International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate women at Sheridan who have inspirational stories, fascinating journeys and a commitment to empowering themselves and their community. First, we spoke with Rhema Javed, an Honours Bachelor of Community Safety student who is trailblazing a path toward greatness in all that she does.
Read moreA Letter To My Younger Self: Isabelle Hua
“Draw a picture of what you want to be when you group up, and then we’re going to share it with the class. At the time, I wanted to be a wrestler. “Girls aren’t wrestlers.” That’s what one of the kids said.” Isabelle Hua writes a love letter to her younger self and empowers us all through her words.
Read more5 Reasons You Haven't Joined the Board (But Should)
We sat down with students to find out some of the reasons you might be hesitant to get involved, and share 5 solid reasons why you nominate yourself for the Board anyway.
Read moreWhat does reconciliation mean to me?
“Reconciliation for me came from an understanding that the best way we can come together as a society is by letting go and healing the child inside all of us. Understanding who you are and who you want to become.
Read moreBlack History Month 2023: What does "Reconciliation" mean?
Recently it was announced that Sheridan’s 2023 Black History Month theme is “Reconciliation. Solidarity. Now.” At first glance, you may be wondering…what exactly does that mean, and what does that look like today?
Read moreMoving Away From Home: Yannis' Journey
“I moved to Canada at the age of 19 from Dubai, UAE. As someone aspiring to work in animation, I knew Sheridan was where I needed to be.” Your CSR, Yannis, shares her experience making friends, setting boundaries, and finding work-life balance in a new country.
Read more5 Things in my Backpack- Sheridan Commuter Edition
If you are worried because you have never experienced a college life as a commuter or you are confused about what to bring along with yourself when you commute to Sheridan, check out this backpack guide!
Read moreHave You Heard About the "Need or Greed" Campaign?
Your SSU President, Kyle Budge, shares his thoughts on how we can advocate for international student rights, and dives into why we have joined other student unions across Canada in the Need or Greed Campaign.
Read more#SherYourStory: Rupali's Journey
“I was just another international student coming to Canada from Punjab with huge dreams and little experience. It hasn’t been all fun and games coming from my hometown, but you know what they say, “Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.” Indeed, it became true.”
Read moreA Letter To My First-Year Self: Livia
If you had to write a letter to your first year self, what would you say? Here’s what Livia, a 2nd year Interaction Design student wrote…. “From what I can say now, your first year will feel like a breath of fresh air. This program might be unfamiliar to a lot of people, but it’s actually a growing field that’s currently in high demand!”
Read more5 Things Every Bruin Should Know: Appeals Assistance
It’s Academic Integrity Week! If you missed out on the workshops and events, don’t worry! We sat down with Tristan Pinnock, your VP of Academics and Equity, to get a closer look at everything you need to know about appeals assistance, support and tips for avoiding academic breaches this year.
Read more#SherYourStory: Leia's Journey
“My journey to Canada was an unexpected one but also a rough one to speak. This was because, at that point in time, I was unsure about my career, what I wanted to do, and where I wanted to go, but I knew I didn’t want to stay where I lived. As a solo female leaving my little island of Trinidad and Tobago, transitioning to a cold climate country is both a huge culture shock and a shift in general.”
Read moreHow Can We Honour Truth and Reconciliation This Year?
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Sheridan College created a list of 30 ways students, staff, faculty and community members can honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day, year round.
Read moreMoving Away from Home: Livia's Journey
“I would always have someone checking up on me regularly when I was in my parent's home, but being in a homestay allowed me to be more independent. A lot of people expected me to struggle with homesickness as it was my first time living away from home, but I was more excited to explore my surroundings and get to know new people.”
Read more7 Tips for International Students to Get Connected to the SheridanLife
Your Davis Director, Shivang, shares seven valuable tips for international students to get connected this school year. This well-rounded guide showcases different ways to make the most of your Sheridan Life from working out, joining clubs and more!
Read morePride Panel Reflection: LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Saz reflects on Sheridan’s pride panel: LGBTQ+ Mental Health: What We Need to Know, delving into their own similar experience of difficulty with their spirituality/religion. They talk about the importance of having LGBTQIA+ representation in media and books, and how it can positively impact LGBTQIA+ youth.
Read more3 Things Every Bruin Should Know: Health and Dental
Your CSR, Dilas, shares three things every Sheridan student should know about their Health and Dental Plan. Do you know what the ‘change of coverage period’ means? Have you ever looked at your invoice or ancillary fees? Here’s a guide on how to get started.
Read moreWhat's New @ the SSU: July 2022
This month our student leaders made their mark on campus by speaking at a variety of events focused on advocating for improved student experiences. From introducing our Building Positive Spaces Kits on campus to joining over 200 leaders at the International Student Voices Summit, we are proud to share that July was a collection of powerful opportunities and fun engagements that amplified student voices and will shape your Sheridan Life for years to come. Curious what your student leaders have been up to this month? Let’s take a look!
Read moreKitchen Chronicles: The First Meal I Cooked After Moving Away From Home
“My mum always told me that no matter how bad the food is, you will find it satisfying if you cooked it. And as we all know practice makes perfect, so now after nearly 1 year of living alone, I have gotten good at cooking and others find my cooking tasty too.” Your Board of Director, Abhay, shares his first time cooking after moving away from home.
Read more#SherYourStory: Catarina's Journey
“I still remember when I first came here, I could not even order myself breakfast in Tim Hortons and struggled to ask for directions. At that time, I desperately questioned myself “Is this actually the dream that I’ve been chasing for several years?”, “Do I really belong to this world?”.”
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