At Thompson Rivers University (TRU), we believe in nurturing not only the academic growth of our students but also their physical and mental well-being. That's why we offer a wide…
I am a fourth year Bachelor of Business Administration student at TRU. I am proud to say I have been a Dean’s List student for four consecutive semesters as well!…
Many students dream of traveling the world after they graduate high school. The problem is most don’t know all their options. TRU gives you the option to travel to your…
6 Tips you must know when traveling abroad When I wanted to come to Canada, I had many concerns that I wish someone helped me with, as it was my…
Thompson Rivers University is the BC Centre for Opening Learning. TRU offers flexible learning through Open Learning, which means that students can learn both on-campus and off-campus. For on-campus students,…
No matter where you end up in life, self-care is vital to health. Without it, the stress of our daily lives and the world around us would infiltrate our wellness.…
The Benefits The key to having a successful #myTRU experience is through getting involved, and there is never a shortage of ways to do so. Associating yourself into all that…
I won’t sugarcoat the beginning of this: creating a social life in university is hard. It’s a lot of hard work. For many of you, you may be moving to…
When deciding where to go for university, there are many things to consider. Academics are for sure important, but almost more important than that is student life. Your time in…
When exploring the post-secondary setting, there are many words and phrases that may be new to you. It can be intimidating when you read that email, blog post, or information…
The view from the North side of Campus. Have you ever wanted to know what daily life looks like for a TRU student? Choosing a university can be stressful -…
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…
Attending University has its challenges: making sure you get enough sleep, have time for yourself, and most importantly, the biggest factor in students’ success, eating enough food! Going to school…
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…
Throughout your high school career, your teachers, guardians, and mentors have worked hard to prepare you for your upcoming transition into post-secondary education. However, even with these supports, it is…
Thompson Rivers University is an amazing campus with a sizeable population and diverse student body, and as a result there is endless wisdom and student experiences to be shared and…
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…
Thompson Rivers University has many perks, and it is truly impossible for me to narrow down my favorite things about our campus. Due to the fact I have an incurable…
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…
Nervous about coming to TRU? Don’t worry, this fear is something we have all experienced. From our acceptance letter jitters, to arriving on campus for the first time, starting university…
