Being an international student can be challenging – it doesn’t matter how much research you might do beforehand, there are always things you can only figure out once you’re settled.Â
15 LEAP Activities You Need To Attend This Winter 2020 Semester
The TRU LEAP Program is open to all TRU students to join! Tickets are available at the LEAP Desk at IB 1004.
From Mexico to Canada: My Tips for Surviving Winter in Kamloops
Kamloops doesn’t get as cold as many places in Canada, still, it’s pretty cold for my standards. Kamloops winters are usually from November to February, and the coldest it gets is -30 (not very common). In my personal experience, it usually stays between -10 to -20 degrees Celsius. This for me is enough to freeze, so here are a few suggestions
Staying Active at TRU
Staying active becomes even more important during university when all you want to do is either watch Netflix or study to not fail your next test. TRU is very aware of the need for recreation activities, and so has many for its students.
Why You Should Visit Kamloops’ Riverside Park
You might be sitting at home on a boring day, thinking about what to do. Yet, being a student, maybe you do not want to spend money, or maybe you might not want to be too far away from your current place of residence. If you can relate to this, then why not try heading to Riverside Park?
Benefits of Being a Domestic Student in a Diverse Campus
How often is it that we obtain insights from a domestic student regarding their experience of forming part of a diverse academic environment within their own homeland country of Canada? Alanna Cairns, a current on-campus MBA student, gladly shares her experience of being a domestic student within an international on-campus academic environment.
How To Make The Most of Your Time at TRU Before Graduation
You may be surprised to know that the following things should be done as soon as possible before graduation if you want to be confident to jump in a very competitive labour workforce out there. Does that sound scary? Do not be too worried though, and just stay calm as TRU will accompany you on the path to your success.
Plan With Me: How To Structure Your Day
Have you ever been so stress before a midterm or final exam? Do you often think that the tasks are too much to take? If your answer is “yesâ€, why don’t you join me? Let’s get organized!
China to Canada: Reminiscing About My Years in Kamloops
I have been here for over two years. There are a lot of memories of me and TRU.  Back in 2016, I just graduated from high school and came here alone. At first, I had no ideas about what I should do at the university. I even cannot talk fluently with my host family. But I fell in love with Kamloops in 2 days. Until today, I still cannot forget how beautiful the fall is.Â
Ecology Field Lab at TRU: What Is It Like?
Ecology is the study of the interactions of the organisms with their environment, this means that to fully comprehend ecology and learn fully it’s better to go outside. Thankfully, TRU has you covered, TRU counts with many classes with interactive labs, and not only for science.