Student Life
By: Patrick Hunt
Life as student is exceptionally unique. We spend thousands of dollars and work countless hours to make sure that to educate us for our future careers all while worrying about finances, exams, and other pressures. We want to make our time as a student as enjoyable as possible and sometimes that is the challenge. There are many ways that the college can help us and all we have to do is know how to use it!
Financial Issues
Lets face it, if we students don’t have our financial issues in order its hard for anything else to focus on anything else. It can also be hard to work a job while in school because there sometimes just aren’t enough hours in the day. As many of us don’t qualify for financial aid or bursaries, student loans are a great way to take care of financial matters so you can focus on your studies and worry about money once you start your career. The best way to get a student loan is to apply for one through OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program).
This can be done at osap.gov.on.ca. But be careful, the money you get from OSAP all has to be paid back once you leave the college so budget wisely. Logo Courtesy of OSAP
Budgeting is also a big part of student’s financial issues and sometimes it helps to get some professional advice. A great place to plan for your success is with Seneca Success Strategies available below
http://www.senecac.on.ca/student/success/success-strategies/
Source: Seneca College Student Services
Handling the Workload
Sadly, managing money is only the first of many issues that face a student and none are more integral to both a student’s success and overall happiness then handling the workload. Sometimes it seems no matter how hard you work, study, and prepare for school, things can add up and cause lots of stress or anxiety. There is no need to worry if this situation arises, you are not alone! Maybe all you need is a tutor to prepare for an exam or maybe you need comprehensive plan for success. Whatever you academic issues and goals are, Seneca Student Services can help you resolve and reach them. Just click here or contact the offices (listed in the table below) for all the great things seneca student services has to offer.
| King Campus: | 416.491.5050 x5048 |
| Markham Campus | 416.491.5050 x7190 |
| Newnham Campus | 416.491.5050 x2925 |
| Seneca@York Campus | 416.491.5050 x3024 |
Souce: Seneca College Directory
The Fun Stuff
Being a student isn’t all about worrying about money and course work, it’s a lot of fun too! Once the money and academic matters are in check there is many great things about being a student. We are young, energetic, and passionate about our futures and its time to enjoy ourselves. There are many great opportunities here at Seneca College for fun, athletics, volunteer opportunities and social clubs. For information on Seneca Sting athletics and on campus intramurals check out the video below and visit senecasting.ca.
Source: You Tube
If athletics aren’t for you then maybe the Seneca Student Federation is. At the SSF you find everything from volunteer opportunities to social clubs!
Source: Seneca Student Federation
Seneca Student Federation Website
The Seneca Student Federation Inc. (SSF Inc.) is your incorporated representative at Seneca College.
The SSF Inc. is made up of local council representative that consist of elected students who serve a one-year term office, filling a number of openings for executive positions and for class or divisional representative. It is the goal of every council to offer a wide range of programs and services to its constituent students, and to represent the needs and concerns of students to college administration.
All in all
No one said its easy being a student but it doesn’t have to be that hard. Everything you need for a great and successful life during your time as a student is at your fingertips. All you have to do is click here!
Source: Seneca Student Services