First Year University

• UBCO students give out free hugs to combat loneliness

  "Research indicates that 60 per cent of university students report as feeling very lonely."

  Health

  Nov 22, 2018
  
• Scott Thompson: Lessons learned from the first-day-of-school jitters

  The first day of school always comes with its share of nerves and anxiety, no matter what your age or where you're going, Scott Thompson says.

  Sep 4, 2018
  
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• Mixed emotions as first-year university students, parents say their goodbyes

  Queen's University was flooded with thousands of first-year students moving into their dorms, and the emotions were high for both themselves and their parents.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2018
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• The university checklist all first-year students need

  Before heading off on a new collegiate adventure, you want to make sure you have all the creature comforts you'll need.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 25, 2018
• Dogs help new university students fight homesickness: study

  Researchers at the university wanted to see just how effective dog therapy is at combating homesickness.

  Sep 8, 2016