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By Lisha Lao, Student, Carleton University

I was 18 years old when I began studying at university in 2022. I moved from Toronto to Ottawa and it was the first time I鈥檝e ever lived alone. I struggled with so many things. I was lonely, scared and had no idea what I was doing. I constantly asked myself why I decided to move five hours away from my family and friends and if studying journalism was really worth all the trouble. 

I am in my third year now and this is the first year where I really feel this is where I belong, and this is somewhere I could make something of myself. 

I have changed my degree or elements of my degree three times. Each time was difficult and upsetting but the right decision in the long run. 

My biggest struggle was that I felt I needed to know exactly what I wanted to study because in doing so I would know who I wanted to become. I thought being indecisive about university courses was some sort of moral failure I needed to overcome. I thought I was alone and falling behind, when in reality, things were just beginning. 

I isolated myself out of fear and embarrassment when there was no reason to at all. You do not need to suffer alone. What really helped was when I finally went to speak to my academic advisor. She listened to the concerns I had about the classes I was taking and helped me find courses which better suit my interests, and benefit my career path. She guided me on how to speak to professors and directed me to the mental health counselling services on campus. I realized that my struggles were not unique and there were support systems in place for my exact issues. 

Talk to seniors in your field. 

Wanting to switch your major or change your minor is not crazy. It is in fact a common occurrence. 50-70 per cent of students change their major at least once during their studies, according to the. 

I鈥檝e spoken to advisors, professors, teaching assistants, and upperclassmen. I鈥檝e learnt something from them all. Everything has happened already, there is an extremely high possibility that someone has gone through the same thing and can guide or advise you through it. 

In my second year, I was really insecure about never having published anything as a journalism major. I compared myself a lot to my peers who had published many things and seemed so sure of themselves. I became friends with someone two years older than me who advised me not to let insecurity consume me, and things started to pick up in third and fourth year. She was right. I have taken writing classes and workshops that have trained me further in news writing and given me something to be proud of.

Everyone wants you to succeed. 

This is not to say there will never be setbacks. This is not to say that you will never fail a class, or come across a deeply grumpy teaching assistant or professor. But even failure and rejection have its benefits because it can direct you to the proper outcome or redirect you to a field you are better equipped to excel in. 

It was mentally excruciating deciding whether to change my major or not. I once went to a professor's office hours to ask what they honestly thought about me remaining in their field of study, and they told me to switch out. This devastated me. However (and I hate to say it) they were right. I switched out of that program and am better for it. 

You pay for support so take advantage of that support.

Most universities in 蘑菇传媒 will have a variety of support systems for students to take advantage of. These can come from: the university themselves, your student union, or the faculty your program is in. My university offers the following: 

• An academic advisor 
• Career services 
• 100 pages of free printing every year 
• Networking events 
• Guest speaker events 
• Mental health and wellness counselling 
• Off-campus housing resources 
• Eyecare and dental insurance 
• Library database 

I go to career services when I need help formatting a CV or preparing for a job interview. Networking events always introduce me to peers I never would have spoken to otherwise. Universities are the places to look for information. If you need to know something, look through your library鈥檚 database! 

The list above is not an exhaustive end to all the resources offered at universities. Look to see which ones your school offers!

I am not immune to jealousy and still feel insecure about my place in the greater scheme of things, but now I know there are people who are willing to advise me through hardships. 

In your university journey in 蘑菇传媒, you will make mistakes, encounter roadblocks, struggle, but you will become better for it. Keep going, you鈥檙e doing great.

I have many peers who are actually better, smarter, and more successful than me and that's alright. With time, I鈥檝e been able to say that I鈥檓 trying my best. I am trying and on track to accomplish my goals. For now that is all I need. 

A degree is made up of what you learn academically and what you learn from seniors in your field. In your university journey in 蘑菇传媒, you will make mistakes, encounter roadblocks, struggle, but you will become better for it. Keep going, you鈥檙e doing great.

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By Claire Hutcheon

Moving to university from high school was a surreal experience. No more daily school routines to keep me on track, no parents or teachers to constantly remind me of assignments and tests. I was finally an adult, making my own decisions and keeping track of my own time. Unchained from structure, I was liberated.

That feeling lasted about a month until I became so distracted by my freedom that I put off studying for a midterm for weeks when suddenly... it was the day of my midterm, and I completely forgot. I missed my test and had to drop the class, which went on my permanent transcript.

Whether it is a late email response, cramming for a test at the last second, or delaying an assignment, almost everyone has found themselves locked in the all-familiar cycle of saying, 鈥淚鈥檒l get to it eventually.鈥�

Starting university might bring about your first encounter with procrastination, or you鈥檙e familiar with it and know the struggle too well.

Unfortunately, procrastination can be detrimental to success: lower exam scores, slower job promotions, increased anxiety and self-esteem, and it might even make it difficult for you to finish school. It is important to catch the cycle of procrastinating before it starts, and if you can鈥檛 do that, to know how to escape it. But we can鈥檛 begin to find the solution without first understanding the cause.

Procrastination is not just delaying tasks or actions intentionally; it is an irrational process that occurs despite the negative consequences because, to your brain, procrastination is rewarding.

When we decide to procrastinate, all of the stress and pressure we once felt waft away, and the body鈥檚 reward system, which has no concept of time, is happy because its job is to make us feel good right now.

In turn, you continue to procrastinate and optimize 鈥榞ood feelings鈥�. That is why you might find yourself putting off an assignment until later, and then tomorrow comes, and you do the same thing every day until the day it is due.

Another form of procrastinating is doing smaller tasks that are less significant compared to something else. For example, washing the dishes instead of studying for a final exam. This way, you avoid the major task by distracting yourself with something productive so it feels rewarding.

Procrastination is the struggle with self-control, and it is no different than picking at a scab or eating even though you鈥檙e full. As it becomes more of a habit, procrastinating is harder to overcome. Hence the saying, 鈥淥ld habits die hard.鈥�

So, how can you change your procrastinating ways?

In all fairness, I鈥檝e never gone cold turkey on my procrastinating habits. But, after years of learning my lesson time and time again, I鈥檝e gotten much better and even developed a handful of tips to fall back on when I feel myself losing the battle.

Here are some of the ways you can delay your procrastination in university and just do it later (pun intended).

Eat the Frog

As Mark Twain said, 鈥渋f the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you鈥檒l have the satisfaction of knowing you鈥檙e done with the worst thing you鈥檒l have to do all day.鈥� In other words, if you tackle the biggest, most important task of the day before anything else, you鈥檒l beat the temptation to procrastinate.

Eating the frog will take some adjustments to your mornings, but it is an effective way of making sure you start your day off right and don鈥檛 begin to prioritize smaller tasks over the hardest and most important tasks.

Or do nothing!

I know this sounds counter-productive. Shouldn't I be saying 鈥渏ust start your task鈥�? However, the majority of procrastinators aren鈥檛 lazy, they simply do less important and more immediately gratifying tasks to avoid the more important and anxiety-inducing tasks.

The 鈥渙r do nothing鈥� method entails setting aside a certain amount of time in the day to work 鈥� 90 minutes let's say. During that time frame you don鈥檛 have to work on the big scary task, but you can鈥檛 do anything else. No scrolling on your phone, no sleeping, no cleaning your room or washing the dishes, just sitting there and doing nothing.

Eventually, you鈥檒l find yourself slowly starting the thing you wanted to work on and when you find yourself drifting, simply stop and stare at the wall. Doing nothing will feel like a break from your work but not enough of one to distract you.

Plan your day before it starts

Planning your day after you wake up can take hours out of your day and away from the time you have to actually work. By planning your day the night before, you鈥檒l cut down on the amount of decisions you have to make in a day. This way, you can start your day feeling accomplished and already knowing what the first thing you have to do is.

Make a list and cut it in half

When you're actively procrastinating or about to procrastinate something, it is common to get swept up in completing smaller tasks. Even having too many things to do in a day can be overwhelming and cause you to procrastinate. 

As you鈥檙e making your list of things you have to do in the day, write out everything that you can think of that you want to get done. Then, take that list and start crossing off tasks that are the least important and that you have more time to complete. Leaving only the most important things that need to be completed on the list.

In doing so, you have more focus on those few tasks and are less inclined to be distracted by smaller, more rewarding tasks.

Adjust your environment

As a procrastinator, I also have major FOMO and insecurities about my procrastination habits. So, the number one thing that I always do when I am at my wits end with an assignment is leave my house. I have always found there to be way too many distractions when trying to work in my room or at the dining table. Most importantly, there is no one there to shame me if I鈥檓 not working.

By leaving my house and going to a cafe or the library to get my work done, I actually utilize my own insecurities of someone judging me for not working into completing my assignments. The societal pressure of other people being productive works wonders for me.

If you鈥檙e someone who can鈥檛 work in public places because of the noise and constant movements, then find somewhere quiet to sit down and focus. Take away any possible distractions, turn all of your devices onto 鈥楧o Not Disturb鈥�. Sometimes you need to tune everything out, before you can really tune into your work.

Procrastination is a persistent struggle for many of us, especially in university where newfound freedom and independence can quickly lead to missed deadlines and stress. I still struggle with procrastination but with some self-reflection and strategies, I鈥檝e gained more control over my life and so can you.

Managing procrastination isn鈥檛 easy and these tips are not a guaranteed pathway towards never procrastinating again. They are, however, a crucial step in developing more self-control and motivation in your university career. The first step is always difficult but continuity is key so embrace these tools and remember, it鈥檚 about progress, not perfection. You鈥檝e got this!

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Now that you鈥檝e decided studying in 蘑菇传媒 is right for you, what鈥檚 next?

Choose an Institution

Determine what you鈥檇 like to study and where. UniversityStudy.ca is a good place to begin. It includes profiles of institutions and listings of their programs. You may want to research individual university websites as well. An easy way to access those is through our searchable database of study programs.

It is important to find out as much as you can about the institutions you鈥檙e considering, and the communities they鈥檙e in, to make sure you make the best possible choice. Don鈥檛 be afraid to contact officials who deal with international students at the universities you鈥檙e interested in and to ask them questions. Also, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to apply and to get a study permit (see below).

Prepare and submit an application

After you鈥檝e identified your preferred universities, find out on their websites what the admission requirements are and what the application process entails. Application rules vary across institutions, but you鈥檒l need to consider the following:

Are you eligible?

In 蘑菇传媒, each university has its own entrance requirements and will assess you on an individual basis. However, graduation from a secondary school and good academic standing are typically the minimum requirements for undergraduate study.

What documents are needed?

You may need to supply official documents, such as transcripts from secondary or postsecondary school. It may be necessary to have those documents assessed and translated into English or French. Consult your country鈥檚 educational authorities or the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials () for more information on degree recognition.

Do you meet the language requirements?

International students in 蘑菇传媒 must demonstrate proficiency in either English or French, depending on the university they apply to. Many English-language universities require that you attain a minimum score on a standardized language test. French-language universities usually assess applicants on a case-by-case basis.

If your language skills are insufficient, there is a host of Canadian programs you can enroll in before applying to a university in the country, offered by universities, colleges and private institutions. For more information, go to the Languages 蘑菇传媒 website ().

What is the application process to study in 蘑菇传媒?

Application processes vary by province. In some provinces, students can apply through a central application service. In others, you must apply directly to the university. You may also want to apply to more than one program or university in case you aren鈥檛 admitted to your first choice.

What are the application deadlines?

Deadlines vary, but generally, you should apply at least eight to twelve months in advance. Typical entry points for international students are the September and January semesters. However, many universities have a 鈥渞olling admissions鈥� procedure to consider international students throughout the year.

Obtaining a study permit

Once you鈥檝e received a letter of acceptance from a Canadian university, you must apply for a study permit if you intend to study in 蘑菇传媒 for six months or longer. You must apply for the permit before you come to 蘑菇传媒.

You can apply online or submit a paper application to the Canadian visa office responsible for your country. Details about study permits for international students can be found on the website of .

To study in Quebec, you must also obtain a Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec (CAQ) from that province. You can find further information online ().

To obtain a study permit, you must prove you have enough money to pay your tuition fees, living expenses for yourself and family members who come to 蘑菇传媒 with you, and return transportation for you and any family members who come. In some cases, you will also need to pass a medical examination that proves you are in good health.

To study in 蘑菇传媒, you must be law-abiding, have no criminal record and not be a risk to Canadian security. You may have to provide a police certificate.

You also need to prove to the visa officer that your primary reason for coming to 蘑菇传媒 is to attend university, and that you will leave 蘑菇传媒 at the end of your studies.

Working while in 蘑菇传媒

Since 2014, newly arrived full-time international students with valid study permits have been allowed to work in 蘑菇传媒 without a work permit. They can work on-campus for an unlimited number of hours and, if their program lasts at least six months, they can work off-campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in progress, and full-time during study breaks.

International students who wish to work while studying must obtain a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from Service 蘑菇传媒. They can work as soon as they have their SIN.

International students in 蘑菇传媒 are also allowed to work as part of a co-op or internship program as long as the work is part of their educational program. Students in these programs will require a work permit in addition to their study permit.

After university: working and gaining permanent residency in 蘑菇传媒

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows international students who have graduated from a program of at least eight months鈥� duration at a Canadian university to get work experience in the country. This permit allows students to work for the same period of time that their university program lasted, up to a maximum three years. If certain criteria are met, a student鈥檚 spouse may be able to obtain an Open Spousal Work Permit.

Canadian experience as a skilled worker through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in 蘑菇传媒 through a process called Express Entry, the system through which most immigrants obtain permanent residence in the country. And under new rules introduced in November 2016, getting a degree in 蘑菇传媒 also makes it easier to gain permanent residence. With permanent resident status, you get most of the social benefits, including health-care coverage, that Canadian citizens receive. Permanent residents can subsequently apply for Canadian citizenship after having lived in 蘑菇传媒 for a predetermined number of years.

For more information on study permits, visit 

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