If someone asks you to invest in a startup, what types of companies come to mind? I think apps and software, of ridesharing, room-sharing and social media. It’s not surprising, when one digs a little deeper, to find a wealth of like-minded startups determined to...
The future beckons
This week I get to chuckle because I’m taking a page from a Metro columnist. A few weeks ago, there was a column in the Metro talking about what happens when a columnist runs out of ideas to write about. Well, I feel like I reached that point this week, but unlike...
Your new student prez
With the completion of the whirlwind byelection to replace NAITSA’s President Allannah Wrobel, who stepped down for personal reasons, students voted to fill her shoes with one of her team members. NAITSA VP Academic John Perozok won the early November byelection to...
Talks continue over PSLA
Students may not consider what is involved in working at a post-secondary institution in Alberta. Post-secondary staff are essential to the pursuit of higher learning. The NAIT Academic Staff Association or NASA, represents more than 1,100 staff on campus. They serve...
Grad stats – it’s in the numbers
Statistics – they can rule our lives and often form the basis for critical decisions. For students, probably the most critical decision is selecting which institution and program to enroll in and it is often impacted by how that program measures up. The primary focus?...
Don’t give up too soon
Every student attending NAIT has a reason, a purpose and a desire to better themselves through higher education and to strive for a meaningful career. A post-secondary education can be costly. Not only can it be a financial burden but also one of stress and sometimes...
Bring Your Own Device
Most students probably have heard a little about the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program that has been put in place but let’s review the basics and what are the upsides and downsides. The program is simply one in which students use their own technological devices...
The value of associations
Are you a member of a club? A professional association? A community non-profit? If you answered yes, fantastic! This column might give you ideas to pursue that you haven’t considered. If you answered no, I’ll explain some of the many benefits joining an association of...
Words of caution for Oil fans
The Edmonton Oilers’ hot start to the season has the city excited for what could come from our favourite team. (Nobody said the P-word). It is easy to get excited but these points need to be considered before we contact Mayor Don Iveson about the parade. The best...
Fans flock to esports
Last year, when I created a web portfolio to showcase some of my writing and video work and labelled myself a “multimedia journalist,” the term earned a few scoffs from some of my classmates. “Multimedia journalist,” they sneered. “Sounds a bit high-brow to me.” Well,...