Student Perspective
What Does a Typical TRU Class Look Like?
August 28, 2023So, what does a typical class look like at TRU? What time should I get to class? What should I bring? And how is the course going to be taught?…
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Life in Kamloops, Student Perspective
Your TRU Campus Card: It's More Than Just a Student Card!
August 23, 2023All 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…
Student Perspective
Residence Life: Easy Quick Recipies
August 21, 2023Attending 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…
Life in Kamloops, Student Perspective
How to Move Away for School
August 16, 2023I 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…
Life in Kamloops, Student Perspective
Kamloops: An Outdoor Oasis
August 7, 2023View 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…
Student Perspective
Some of My Favourite Things About TRU
August 2, 2023Thompson 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…
Life in Kamloops, Student Perspective
Favourite Spots in Kamloops
July 26, 2023Although 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…
Student Perspective
Things I Wish I'd Known Before University
July 19, 2023Nervous 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…
Student Perspective
A Student's Take on the Co-op Program
June 14, 2023What is the co-op program? Co-op is short for co-operative education; this program allows students to gain work experience while going to school and earning credits! The co-op program is…
Student Perspective
A Big Question: "What do I take at university?"
June 5, 2023In Kindergarten we all picked a future profession, someone we wanted to be or something we wanted to pursue. Over the years this answer has change at least a couple…
Student Perspective
Transitioning from High School to University
June 5, 2023As someone who went to university right after high school, I know it can be an intimidating transition. High school and university are very different, but these changes aren’t as…
Student Perspective
Get to Know the Future Student Ambassadors!
September 20, 2022The Future Students Office is lucky to have a team of eight Future Student Ambassadors! We are current TRU students who help support our future students by leading tours, running…
Student Perspective
How to Move Away for School
April 25, 2022TRU Future Student Ambassador, Abby - Bachelor of Arts, "How to Move Away for School", 18 Jan. 2023 I graduated in 2020 from a high school in a town of…
Student Perspective
5 tips to keep organized during midterm season
February 22, 2022Transitioning from high school to university might seem really scary at first, especially when it comes to assignments, group projects, and, of course, tests! Chances are you have probably procrastinated…
Student Perspective
Meet the Team: Future Student Ambassadors
January 4, 2022Who we are and what we do! Now that we’ve introduced the Future Students Office, it’s time to introduce a team of highly involved current students, the Future Student Ambassadors!…
