Home for the holidays
Part of every parent may be thrilled to have his or her children home for the holiday break – but it’s perfectly normal to be a bit nervous about the reunion as well. This will be the first extended period of time you will likely have spent with your student since the summer and it can be an adjustment for both parties.
UVic discovers recruiting 2.0
A revamped student recruitment program at UVic is being credited for the dramatic jump in admission applications last year. Undergraduate applications from graduating high school students shot up 26 per cent over the previous year while applications to graduate programs rose by more than 17 per cent.
Gift-giving for college students
University students can be notoriously tough to buy for as they get older - and this no doubt is a source of stress for many well-meaning, eager-to-please parents. So what are the top things on your child’s wish list that might surprise you and what are the presents that seem to be on just about everyone’s radar?
Warming up for UVic's parent welcome
Students new to the University of Victoria aren't the only ones in transition - it's a big step for parents and overall family dynamics, too. Making the adjustment to an emptying nest, a new city and a brand new school is bound to raise a few questions and UVic's parent orientation program, held on Saturday, August 30 this year, is designed especially for these familial concerns.
It's moving time!
Moving into residence is often the first big move away from home for a student. At once exciting and stressful, nothing is more important than knowing what to expect and having a plan. Michelle Maynard, coordinator of ResLife programs at the University of Victoria, encourages everyone to take a close look at the school's on-campus housing website before moving day.
Tips for a smooth transition home this summer
After eight months of relative freedom, many UVic students are preparing to make the summer transition to life at home again once their exams wrap up in April.
Helping your A-type students get through the exam period
It’s that time of year again! With April upon us, students at UVic are gearing up for the month-long rush of studying, essay writing and exam preparation before summer sun hits.
UVic website gets a parent-friendly facelift
On April 24, UVic is scheduled to launch its new and improved website after a much-needed facelift. The site has been developed by a team of experts and advisors to create a “pathway” for both the external and internal communities - including parents - to access information in a more user-friendly manner.
UVic leaders are going global
On a chilly Sunday morning in January, 125 of the University of Victoria's finest student leaders gathered to hone their leadership skills, network and build connections at a day-long conference honouring their accomplishments.
Prospective Calgary students rock UVic this spring break
Do you know a high school student living in Calgary who is considering UVic? If so, Student Recruitment is presenting a great new opportunity for this prospective group on March 27.
UVic is breaking new ground with First People's House
This April will see the University of Victoria break ground on a project that is over ten years in the making. The First People's House (FPH) will be a state-of-the-art building geared towards providing a cultural and academic hub for indigenous students.
Campus 'test drive' a huge success
This summer's Experience UVic/Destination UVic weekend received high marks from prospective UVic students and parents, giving the green light for an even better "test drive" of campus for May 24, 2008.
Lugging mugs for a healthy planet
With the simple goal of “less waste and more creativity,” Sustainability Coordinator Sarah Webb and the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability (OCPS) are leading the University of Victoria toward a smaller environmental footprint, from mugs, to student care packages to innovative and sustainable building practices.
