Top 5 Tips for the New School Year

Reality check. It’s that time of year again – the days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisper, and students everywhere are watching as the last few days of summer vacation slip away. Just around the corner is another school year filled with homework, friends, extracurricular activities, and most importantly, decisions about your future.

So how do you start planning for your future? Here are our top 5 tips:

1. Speak to your guidance counsellor: This is a great place to start. Your guidance counsellor will help you to find the university program that best fits your academic profile and interests, and ensure that you’re taking the correct courses to be considered for admission. Your counsellor can also help with the application process, and will have all the information you will need about applying for potential scholarships and bursaries.
2. Money Matters: Planning for university can be daunting; take the time to explore the different student assistance opportunities and scholarship, award, and bursary offerings that are available. Visit Lakehead University’s Student Awards and Financial Aid website to get started.
3. Balance academics and recreation: Keeping active is a good way to feed your mind, but don’t ignore your studies.
4. Find out what other students say: There’s no better way to find out about university than to hear about students’ experiences. Check out what Lakehead University’s students say.
5. Do your own research about university: There is a plethora of information available online to make the process as easy as possible:
   • Take a look at Lakehead University’s programs
   • Learn about the application process
   • Visit Lakehead’s social media sites

By being proactive and seeking out the necessary resources, you can make your transition to university as seamless as possible. With that being said, welcome back to school, good luck, and make the most of your year!