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Student work and exams

17 tips for exam success

It’s getting real. As exams approach, here’s your ultimate list of the best, evidence-based advice and support available to University of Ottawa students.
It’s getting real. As exams approach, here’s your ultimate list of the best, evidence-based advice and support available to University of Ottawa students.

November 18, 2024
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Exams
Student life
Academic support
Health and wellness

Under pressure? Top tips for exam nerves

Keep calm and carry on. As exams approach and you reach the endgame of this term, our Health Promotion and Education Team has some evidence-based tips and resources to help you stay cool, calm and collected.
Keep calm and carry on. As exams approach and you reach the endgame of this term, our Health Promotion and Education Team has some evidence-based tips and resources to help you stay cool, calm and collected.

November 18, 2024
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Student life
Student work and exams
Academic support

Best study spots: A complete guide

It’s time to hit the books and get ready to ace those exams. Whether you’re looking to organize a complete study schedule with classmates, or just need to find a spot to review your notes for a few hours, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated a comprehensive list of the best places on campus to study, all nearby and with pleasant views to motivate you.
It’s time to hit the books and get ready to ace those exams. Whether you’re looking to organize a complete study schedule with classmates, or just need to find a spot to review your notes for a few hours, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated a comprehensive list of the best places on campus to st...

November 18, 2024
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Pride
Student life
Student voices

Providing safe spaces

Pride festivities under way this week are all about raising awareness and providing safe spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, says uOttawa Students’ Union Pride Centre events supervisor Dakota Salva.
Pride festivities under way this week are all about raising awareness and providing safe spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, says uOttawa Students’ Union Pride Centre events supervisor Dakota Salva.

November 15, 2024
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Student life
Ottawa
Activities

14 cheap eats for students

Looking for a place to eat out in Ottawa without breaking the bank? Check out this list of off-campus spots recommended by The Gee’s student insider. Whether you’re hungry for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’re sure to find something that satisfies your cravings!
Looking for a place to eat out in Ottawa without breaking the bank? Check out this list of off-campus spots recommended by The Gee’s student insider. Whether you’re hungry for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’re sure to find something that satisfies your cravings!

October 31, 2024
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Student life
Sustainability
Food services
Campus

Free Food Alert launch

For the first time at a Canadian university, you can tackle food waste and get free food while doing so.
For the first time at a Canadian university, you can tackle food waste and get free food while doing so.

October 31, 2024
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Student life
Student support

15 money-saving hacks

With the holidays approaching, and the bite of inflation and expenses, managing finances practically requires an intensive course on its own. Here’s a quick rundown of 15 clever budget hacks suggested by work-study students:
With the holidays approaching, and the bite of inflation and expenses, managing finances practically requires an intensive course on its own. Here’s a quick rundown of 15 clever budget hacks suggested by work-study students:

October 30, 2024
Emma Guzzo waves a Scottish flag. Roxane Akakpo poses by a wall in the French countryside.
Student life
Experiential learning
Career and experiential learning 

What we learned on our international exchange

If you’re looking for personal growth, exposure to different cultures and career-boosting life skills, going on an international exchange is just the ticket.
If you’re looking for personal growth, exposure to different cultures and career-boosting life skills, going on an international exchange is just the ticket.

October 18, 2024
The uOttawa Gee-Gees men's rugby squad pose for a team picture on the rugby field.
Student life
Varsity sports
Gee-Gees
Athletics and recreation

10 reasons to cheer for our men’s rugby Gee-Gees

It’s time to get behind our Gee-Gees men’s rugby team as uOttawa hosts the Raymond James Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship at Matt Anthony Field November 14 to 17. On top of enjoying some of the most intense sporting drama you’ll ever see, here are 10 reasons to cheer for our ruggers.
It’s time to get behind our Gee-Gees men’s rugby team as uOttawa hosts the Raymond James Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship at Matt Anthony Field November 14 to 17. On top of enjoying some of the most intense sporting drama you’ll ever see, here are 10 reasons to cheer for our ruggers.

October 18, 2024
Collage of ten uOttawa student winners of 21Under21 awards.
Student life
Awards and recognition
Faculties
Future students

Ten uOttawa students shine at “21 Under 21” awards

Ten uOttawa students are among 21 inspiring young trailblazers to be recognized by Youth Ottawa’s 21 Under 21 Awards for showing “remarkable initiative and leadership” as they spark positive change.
Ten uOttawa students are among 21 inspiring young trailblazers to be recognized by Youth Ottawa’s 21 Under 21 Awards for showing “remarkable initiative and leadership” as they spark positive change.

October 17, 2024