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Top 10 Most Helpful Websites for UWindsor Students

  Top 10 Most Helpful Websites for UWindsor Students If you're new to the University of Windsor or even if you’ve been here a while, you’ll quickly realize that navigating student life becomes way easier when you know where to go online. From checking your grades to booking study rooms or finding job opportunities, here are the top websites every UWindsor student should have bookmarked. 1. UWinsite Student   https://www.uwindsor.ca/uwinsite  Your go-to portal for all things academic: Course registration Tuition payments Viewing final grades Updating contact information  2. Brightspace https://www.uwindsor.ca/brightspace/ Brightspace is where most of your professors post lectures, assignments, grades, and announcements. Check it often, some profs don’t use email much.  3. MySuccess   https://success.uwindsor.ca  This is a powerful tool you don’t want to ignore. Through my Success, you can: Apply for on-campus jobs Book appointments with career advisors...

Why I Chose Odette: Business, Community, and Chasing My Dream in Investments

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  Why I Chose Odette: Business, Community, and Chasing My Dream in Investments When I first started looking at business schools, I wasn’t just looking for a degree; I was looking for a place that would prepare me for the real world, help me grow, and support my dream of working in investments. That’s what brought me to the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor.  A Closer Look at Odette's Business Administration Program Odette’s Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Business Administration) program isn’t just about textbooks and lectures; it’s about learning through experience, being challenged to think critically, and developing real-world skills that employers actually care about. In your first two years, you get a foundation in all areas of business: accounting, finance, marketing, HR, and operations. Then in your upper years, you get to specialize in what you’re interested in. Specializations at Odette One of the things I really like about the program is the abilit...

My Honest Thoughts About University Life

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  My Honest Thoughts About University Life Some Days You Feel Like Grinding, Other Days You Just Nap There are days I’m super productive, finish my assignments, hit the gym, and cook something half-decent. Then there are days when I scroll TikTok for hours and eat cereal for dinner. It’s all part of the ride. The key thing I’ve learned? You don’t have to have it all together. No one does.   Classes Are No Joke Some courses are actually interesting, especially when you find stuff that clicks with you. But others make you question your life choices at 3 AM the night before a deadline. Managing five classes, group projects, and labs gets to be a lot.  Making Friends Takes Effort I thought making friends in uni would be easy.. It's kind of on you to talk to people in class, join stuff, or just put yourself out there. I joined a club and played some intramurals, and that’s where I met a bunch of good people. If you're struggling to make friends, its okay, keep trying you’ll fi...