Behind-the-Scenes Campus Tour (Part 1)
February 11, 2025Whether you're a future student looking to see campus before you arrive or a community member interested in learning more - the Future Students Office (FSO) offers in person (and…
Whether you're a future student looking to see campus before you arrive or a community member interested in learning more - the Future Students Office (FSO) offers in person (and…
Whether this is your first ever semester at TRU or your first winter semester preparing yourself for the changes is important to your success. Navigating the cold weather, new routines,…
Thompson Rivers University has long been a staple of accessible, high-quality education. Whether you're a student, prospective learner, or just someone curious about academic opportunities in Canada, you might be…
Thompson Rivers University is one of Canada’s most diverse and dynamic educational institutions. TRU offers a range of programs, from undergraduate degrees to trades and certificates. However, like many universities,…
Navigating college life as a first-generation student comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. As a first-gen student, you may face the experience of balancing academic pressures with…
TRU has been actively integrating green initiatives across its campus operations and academic offerings. These efforts align with both its commitment to environmental stewardship and its goal to create a…
Whether you have lived in Kamloops your whole life or have just moved here, finding new exciting activities to do can be challenging. Which is why I have compiled a…
Welcome to a sneak peek into the daily life of a student at Thompson Rivers University (TRU)! Whether you're considering applying or just curious, this post will walk you through…
Whether it is your first time away from home or you have been at university for a long time, it is very usual to feel homesick. Even the most independent…
Moving away from home for the first time can be scary, but it is also exciting. It is thrilling to think about going out into the world and experiencing new…
At some point in your college search, you may have thought to yourself "Where am I going to live?". Well it turns out, you're not alone. Being new to Kamloops…
Whether you grew up in Kamloops or the city is new to you entirely, I’m sure we all struggle sometimes when it comes to picking out the best spots in…
With the Fall semester behind us, winter is well and truly upon us. Although there are lots of lovely things about the winter season, it’s easy to forget them in…
All TRU students get a campus card. As a future student, this information may not be relevant to you quite yet at this stage in your journey, but it is…
I graduated in 2020 from a high school in a town of 800 people. Moving away for my education was my only option and it terrified me. At my graduation ceremony…
View from Peterson Creek hiking trail One of the things that pulls many people to Kamloops is how it thrives on outdoor activities. This city is the place to be…
Although Kamloops is a small city, there are tons of fun things to do on the weekend and in your free time. As a student, it’s important to take time…
Beautiful British Columbia! It’s not just a phrase you’ll see on our license plates – it’s 100% true! We are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places…
Kamloops has many beautiful hiking and walking trails in and around the city that are great to explore. If you’re looking for an outdoor activity to do this summer check…
As the weather conditions change here in Kamloops, so do the activities and events. With temperatures rising, hobbies such as skiing, sledding, and skating are replaced by activities like hiking…