Under the Arch

Want to know what’s happening at UCalgary? Looking for some campus tips and tricks? You’ve found the right place! Check out our latest updates or search our old posts to find out more about life at UCalgary.

Simple ways to improve your physical wellbeing

Physical health doesn’t just mean breaking a sweat during a workout — taking care of yourself can be done with a few tweaks to your regular routine. Maintaining your physical health can help you perform better in your classes by improving focus and energy, and practicing positive habits can improve your mental health. Win-win, right?

Read on for tips on how to improve your physical wellbeing during school.

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Tips for common groupwork challenges

Group work helps build collaboration skills and allows students to complete larger tasks than a single student could do alone. But it can difficult to navigate group dynamics.

Read how to overcome common challenges »

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What to do before, during and after a career fair

How to show up prepared, professional and memorable.

Read the article »

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Many neighbourhoods make great places to live while studying

Calgary's transit options coupled with your UPass mean campus is easy to access from many areas in Calgary.

Read the article » 


More stories

Looking for more info about what's happening under the arch? Check out our older stories. 

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Meet the Women’s Resource Centre

Applying feminist knowledge to promote equality and build community. 

Read the article »

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Looking for additional sources of funding?

Scholarships, awards and bursaries are a great way to help pay for your post-secondary education.

Learn how to find more funding »

 

 

 

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Why choose grad school?

How continued learning can help your career.

Learn about earning advanced degrees »

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The truth about 'pay to pass'

What does ‘pay to pass’ mean and why does it matter to you?

Learn more about 'pay to pass' tutoring companies »