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What makes you More Than a Student?

Get to know your fellow Sheridan students and what makes them #MoreThanAStudent

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Balancing my mental health, volunteering, and Engineering at Sheridan
Balancing my mental health, volunteering, and Engineering at Sheridan

Madushen, who you may have seen at a Clubs Fair, shares with us the many obstacles and struggles he faced before arriving at Sheridan. Read his story and learn the secret to how he pulled through ⬇️

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Supporting the Sheridan community through tutoring, IT, and the SSU
Supporting the Sheridan community through tutoring, IT, and the SSU

Yagna shares with us his story as an international student who stepped into many roles around Sheridan to support and advocate for the international student community. Read his blog now! ⬇️

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Determination Brought Me Here: Seeking Community as a Young Professional
Determination Brought Me Here: Seeking Community as a Young Professional

Maja, who you may recognize from SSU’s social media accounts, writes about how her determination to succeed pushed her to make the difficult decision to move away from her home country. Get inspired to pursue your dreams and read about her journey here ⬇️

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Putting My Heart Into My Work—Totally Worth It
Putting My Heart Into My Work—Totally Worth It

Emily shares with us what she’s learned within and outside of her program, while contemplating her purpose and coming to realize that she has what it takes to overcome the future challenges she may face. Read now! ⬇️

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The Ultimate Challenge: Balancing Chronic Illness and Student Life
The Ultimate Challenge: Balancing Chronic Illness and Student Life

“I am more than a student. I am someone living with a chronic illness.” Erin shares her journey with Type 1 Diabetes and how, through this diagnosis, she’s grown to live her life to the fullest and rely on her support systems. Read more ⬇️

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Our Favourites Blog Picks of the Month

These blog posts shine a light on real student experiences and help you navigate your Sheridan Life.

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5 Steps To File Your Academic Appeal
5 Steps To File Your Academic Appeal

Your VP of Academics, Cat Pham, wanted to share a step-by-step guide to filing your appeals! Take a look if you’re not sure how to get started.

6 Common Reasons Students Breach Academic Integrity (And How To Avoid It)
6 Common Reasons Students Breach Academic Integrity (And How To Avoid It)

Did you know that last year over 1200 academic breaches were reported at Sheridan? Your former VP of Academics and Equity shared 6 common reasons breaches happen, and how you can avoid it throughout your school year.

5 Things Every Bruin Should Know: Appeals Assistance
5 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.

Just Be
Just Be

"Knowing and understanding who you are will make all the difference when it comes to coping with the things you are going through, and even figuring out what you want to pursue and accomplish in life." 

Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater?
Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater?

What is academic integrity? And why is it important? Laura, your Davis Executive Vice President, sheds some light on what it is and what to do if you might need to do if you've breached it. 

 
 

Let’s Talk About Wellness

Whether you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, or want to learn how to support all areas of your well-being as a student, the 8 Dimensions of Wellness blog posts are full of tips and resources to help you along the way:

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Ways to Support Your Spiritual Wellness

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words spiritual wellness? For some of you, it may be your connection to your religious faith, for others, spiritual wellness may mean your set of values and personal moral construct

Ways to Support Your Intellectual Wellness

We know that intellectual wellness goes beyond schoolwork, but how far does it reach? Read about the 5 things to focus on when it comes to using your brain!

Ways to Support Your Emotional Wellness

Life can sometimes throw curveballs at you and leave you feeling uncomrtable, heartbroken, stressed and worried. Here are some tips on how you can find inner peace and connect more with your emotional wellness.

Ways to Support Your Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness gets the spotlight when it comes to health and wellness! But there’s more to it than working out…

Ways to Support Your Occupational Wellness

Figuring out one’s career path, discovering who you are, and exploring what’s possible in the world of work can be challenging and stressful.

Ways to Support Your Social Wellness

Did you know? - Your social wellness can have a direct influence on how long you might live? In fact, research has shown that loneliness and isolation can have a bigger impact on everyone’s life span than obesity! Learn about how you can support your Social Wellness with us!

Ways to Support Your Financial Wellness

When you think wellness, finances might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Money has a huge impact on our overall well-being and is one of the main determinants of health. Learn some new and fun ways you can support and improve this part of your life…

Ways to Support Your Environmental Wellness

As we take a moment to reflect, it becomes clear to us what really matters most: a place to live, and the health/safety of ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and our earth. We must slow down and be aware of our surroundings. The next time you take a moment to reflect on how your environment impacts your wellbeing, ask yourself these questions…

6 Grocery Shopping Hacks

If you’re a typical student, you might find that the majority of your paycheck is spent on buying food. We don’t plan on going out to lunch on Tuesday or grabbing take-out dinner on Wednesday but somehow it happens. Before you know it, the weekend rolls around and you deserve to treat yourself, right?  

 
 

Recent Stories

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Balancing my mental health, volunteering, and Engineering at Sheridan
Balancing my mental health, volunteering, and Engineering at Sheridan

Madushen, who you may have seen at a Clubs Fair, shares with us the many obstacles and struggles he faced before arriving at Sheridan. Read his story and learn the secret to how he pulled through ⬇️

Supporting the Sheridan community through tutoring, IT, and the SSU
Supporting the Sheridan community through tutoring, IT, and the SSU

Yagna shares with us his story as an international student who stepped into many roles around Sheridan to support and advocate for the international student community. Read his blog now! ⬇️

Determination Brought Me Here: Seeking Community as a Young Professional
Determination Brought Me Here: Seeking Community as a Young Professional

Maja, who you may recognize from SSU’s social media accounts, writes about how her determination to succeed pushed her to make the difficult decision to move away from her home country. Get inspired to pursue your dreams and read about her journey here ⬇️

Putting My Heart Into My Work—Totally Worth It
Putting My Heart Into My Work—Totally Worth It

Emily shares with us what she’s learned within and outside of her program, while contemplating her purpose and coming to realize that she has what it takes to overcome the future challenges she may face. Read now! ⬇️

Hackville 2024–Empowering Newcomers in the Tech Space
Hackville 2024–Empowering Newcomers in the Tech Space

If you think hacking involves hacking into someone’s computer, you’re not alone. Discover the truth behind what happens when a massive community of “hackers”, and a student-led club come together for a hackathon!

Unravelling Each Thread of My Multifaceted Identity
Unravelling Each Thread of My Multifaceted Identity

Did you know? Outside of being a CSR, Varshini has volunteered to save turtles, rescued stray dogs and cats, and even performed at her own concerts back home! Learn more about what else makes her more than a student! 🤩

Finding inspiration at the CBIE international education conference
Finding inspiration at the CBIE international education conference

Maja, who you may recognize from SSU’s social media, shares what it was like to attend the international education conference as an international student. Read more to find out what inspired her to work hard for the Sheridan student community! ⬇️

The Ultimate Challenge: Balancing Chronic Illness and Student Life
The Ultimate Challenge: Balancing Chronic Illness and Student Life

“I am more than a student. I am someone living with a chronic illness.” Erin shares her journey with Type 1 Diabetes and how, through this diagnosis, she’s grown to live her life to the fullest and rely on her support systems. Read more ⬇️

New Moon Rising: Unpack the Secrets of Lunar New Year in Canada
New Moon Rising: Unpack the Secrets of Lunar New Year in Canada

Curious about the traditions and celebrations around Lunar New Year? Check out this blog to learn more about 2024—Year of the Dragon! 🐉

How We Discovered New Ways to Elevate Your Student Experience
How We Discovered New Ways to Elevate Your Student Experience

What exactly do student unions do for international students? Your SSU Exec team attended multiple programs at an international education conference, all to improve your Sheridan life! Check out their blog! ⬇️

Things You Didn't Know About Planning an AGM
Things You Didn't Know About Planning an AGM

Ever wonder how the SSU supports your student life—outside of events? Come to the AGM! Check out Dilas’ behind-the-scenes blog about planning the AGM, what happens during the meeting, and why students should attend! 🤓
Why You Should Start Vision Boarding

Liv, your digital community coordinator, shares the benefits of vision boarding. Find out why you should create a vision board and set goals for the new year! ➡️

 
 

Let’s Get Creative

There’s a LOT of talent walking through the halls at Sheridan and we want celebrate you (and inspire others to celebrate each other) TODAY! Shine a light on your work, and thoughts through art.

 
 

More Creative Student Work

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Student Showcase
Student Showcase

We want to show off your work and celebrate the creativity that surrounds our Sheridan campuses. In partnership with the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design, Sheridan Student Union proudly shares the work of students who were featured Sheridan Student Showcase.

Black History Creative Reflection Contest
Black History Creative Reflection Contest

Our Black History Creative Reflection Contest invites students to submit their reflections on ‘What Black History Means To You’ through the lens of annual themes. Our 2023 focus was Reconciliation. Solidarity. Now.
 

Espresso Yourself
Espresso Yourself

Express yourself, be part of your college spaces and leave your mark on Canada's creative campus. Stay tuned for our next call for submission.

 
 

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