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 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 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 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 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 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 moreMeet Our First SSU Scholarship Recipients!
You might be thinking, what does it take to become a SSU Scholarship recipient? What do I need outside of the GPA requirement to qualify? Meet our first SSU Scholarship recipients and find out what it takes. We are proud to share our first SSU Scholarship Recipients, Nashad Hakim and Amir Sadeghi!
Read moreNational Coming Out Day 2021: More Than Just a Day
“I don’t think National Coming Out Day should be about pressuring people out of the closet though, which unfortunately I’ve seen happen in the past. Everyone's story is different, and everyone is on a different point in their journey; sharing our experiences can helps us feel connected and inspired – and even if you don’t have a story to share yet, it doesn’t mean this day isn’t for you.”
Read moreWhat To Prepare For Going Into The Elections Process
Running for a position on the SSU Board of Directors is a great way to get involved at Sheridan, enhance the well-being of your peers, and shape the #SheridanLife. Whether you’ve submitted a nominations package, or you’re deciding whether you’d like to, we wanted to put together a list of helpful tricks to support you through the process, and prioritize your overall wellness.
Read more#ProudToBe: Nazrin Alaskarov
When I was in 8th grade, I first discovered that I liked girls. I didn’t know a single queer person back then so it took me a few months to come to terms with this part of me.
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