“Life experience is the best teacher” – David Letterman Since I arrived in Canada in the fall of 2022, one of my goals was to make the most of my college experience while embracing this new phase in my life in a new country, culture, and language. Something that I always say is that change is constant and sometimes…
My reflection as an ambassador for international students at the RRC Polytechnic is a crucial component of learning and development. It enables me to assess my experiences and capitalize on my advantages. I was selected as an ambassador without the rigorous campaign and election process. Representing the interests of my fellow international students is one of the many responsibilities of…
ALL student with the exemption of apprenticeship students who are in their last term of their program and will have all graduating requirements completed by Friday, April 30, 2023 must submit a Graduation Application to be considered for inclusion in the Spring 2023 Convocation ceremony. This form prompts the Student Records Officer to review their academic record and start the graduation process. …
Join the Indigenous Support Centre F209 at Notre Dame Campus for a karaoke session on Thursday, April 20! Light snacks and refreshments will be available in the lounge at 4, and karaoke will start at 4:30 until 7. Shy songbirds can belt one out behind a curtain, and show-stopping stars can shine on stage, front and centre—your choice! Bring your…
Red River College Polytechnic invites all staff, students, and community members to learn about Sikh culture by wearing a turban with pride. Everyone is welcome to attend the event, to ask questions, and to wear a turban for the day. The event started in 2014, when business administration student (now RRC Polytech staff) Sukhjot Singh, as a way to educate…
Academic Coaches work one-to-one virtually with students to help set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. Your Academic Coach can help you: Set actionable and measurable academic goals. Fine-tune current study strategies and learn new online learning strategies. Improve your availability to retain information and think critically. Explore anti-procrastination tools. Develop organizational techniques. Read…
Anti-Racism Workshop #7: Becoming an Ally You may be already self-aware of some of your positions of privilege in society. Privilege gives you power, and with power, you have opportunity. You can use this power to be an ally to Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. In this interactive workshop,* we will focus on how to be an effective ally, some…
If English is your second or additional language, English Language tutoring can provide you with excellent ongoing support to develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for success in your program and industry. Short-Term English Language Tutoring This support gives students whose first language is not English the opportunity to book directly with an English Language Tutor for…
Kangwa Chanda, Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) will be delivering (virtually) an exciting and informative session on financial literacy. During the session you will: understand what credit is and how it works. learn how debt can pile up and have negative consequences on future financial plans. understand the difference between good debt and bad debt, and the value of having…
Anti-Racism Workshop #6: Identifying Our Privilege True anti-racism work requires a good amount of self-reflection, especially when understanding how privilege and oppression shape our society and our personal experiences. This interactive* workshop will uncover how different aspects of our social identities are subject to either privilege or oppression, how some people experience multiple forms of oppression, and how privilege can…