World of Disorder

Report of the discussion on World Perspectives at ISA’s 2023 World Congress Climate disasters, raging inflation and the threat of a world recession. A brutal war in Ukraine and rising global tensions. Three years of COVID with health systems teetering on the breaking points. Political polarization and unstable governments. The ruling class looks to the […]

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Life of a Working Student

Written by a BC Nurse. “You have to think of school as your full-time job.” I’ve been hearing this glib piece of advice since the first year of study, usually from academic advisors. When I hear it from my own peers, it’s always those whose living costs are covered by their families. As a full-time […]

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Realities of Student Life

As post-secondary students begin a new semester, many will be thinking about what they expect to get out of their education. Some students are driven by curiosity and a genuine desire to gain knowledge, or by the desire to make a positive difference in the world. However, most students are there because they’ve been told […]

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How Can We Not be Pessimistic?

It’s no secret that younger generations are increasingly pessimistic about the future. The rising cost of living, climate change, and budget cuts to health care and education are some of the reasons. Young people often must decide between going to school, racking up tens of thousands of dollars of debt, or entering the workforce immediately, […]

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