Answering First Year Questions: Social and Personal Adjustments
March 4, 2025How do I make friends in university? Making friends in university may seem daunting at first but there’s so many ways to make friends. TRU has over 80 different clubs…
How do I make friends in university? Making friends in university may seem daunting at first but there’s so many ways to make friends. TRU has over 80 different clubs…
As my third year of university is slowly coming to an end, I have been finding myself reflecting on all the things I've learned. It's been an intense journey filled…
A: Arts & Education, Academic Advising B: Basketball, Baseball, Bookstore, Bachelors C: Campus Activity Centre, Clock Tower, Cheerleading, Co-operative Education, Common Grounds, Counselling Services, Campus Commons D: the Den, Degree,…
Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) The Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) is located within walking distance from campus and provides opportunities for students to stay active. Although the TCC isn’t part of…
Join Clubs At TRU there are so many clubs to get involved in ranging from academic clubs to culture clubs to athletic clubs, and so many more! On campus clubs…
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,…
What's the difference between lectures, seminars, and labs? Some courses only have lectures and seminars while others will have labs, so what’s the difference? Lectures are typically when the professor…
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…
TRU offers students a unique and diverse educational experience. With its wide range of programs, strong focus on student success, and commitment to hands-on learning, TRU stands out as a…
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…
Being in university is not much different than being in high school. Students have the same responsibilities of going to class and meeting course requirements, whether that is from finishing…
Field courses have been the highlight of my degree so far because I got to see lots of amazing sights around the world and meet so many amazing people! I…
As a student, it is very easy to get overwhelmed and for work to pile up quickly. Many students also have part-time jobs, volunteer commitments, and many other things that…
~PART TWO~ Afternoon Classes and Lab Work 1:00 PMAfternoons often consist of labs or hands-on classes for many programs, especially for science, technology, and health students. TRU prides itself on…
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…
November 4, 2024 Life as a student sometimes can get challenging. It’s easy enough to just want to stay in your dorm after a long day of classes. One of…