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Stress!

April 10, 2013

With Open House right around the corner things are becoming busier around campus. Everyone is in preparation for the big day. Mix in the upcoming exams and final projects, that’s a busy last month for most of our students. How do they manage to keep stress down? I have a few suggestions on things that [...]

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The latest addition to the Student Ambassador team is…..

December 4, 2012

CHANTELLE! Chantelle comes to Olds College from Daysland, Alberta. She is currently in the Veterinary Medical Receptionist program. She is living in Frank Grisdale Hall and really enjoys it. She likes being able to to meet so many people and make so many new friends. She picked Olds College because she wanted to attend a [...]

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Scottie – Student Tour Guide

December 3, 2012

Scottie is a first-year student in the Office Administration program, which is a one year certificate program. Living in Frank Grisdale Hall dormitory, he finds the residence style of living enjoyable due to the close interaction with friends, delicious food produced by Chartwells Services, and the easy access to study tools. Spare time has Scottie participating [...]

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Introducing Audrey…

November 30, 2012

Hello, I am Audrey.  I’m originally from Windsor, Ontario. The Bachelor of Applied Science – Agribusiness program led me to Olds College, after I finished my diploma’s in Agriculture and Environmental Studies at  The Univeristy of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. In my spare time, I work at the OCCI (Olds College Center for Innovation). I’m very [...]

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Meet me, Maryanne!

November 30, 2012

Hey everyone! Maryanne is a Student Ambassador/Tour Guide at Olds College. She grew up on a 3200 acre grain farm in Saskatchewan and has also been enthralled with agriculture since birth. Maryanne is youngest of four kids (and probably the most spoiled!). Loving the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Calgary Flames and the Boston Red Sox, Maryanne attends as many games [...]

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Cheese and Crackers… The in’s and out’s of Jenna

November 23, 2012

Jenna is a Land and Water Resources student with a major in Land Reclamation.  She says she has chosen this program due to the fact that she grew up with a love of the environment and her love of sciences.  Since Jenna is a very family-oriented person, and Olds College has been the school for [...]

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Life of Rebecca, Land and Water

November 23, 2012

Rebecca is a second year Land and Water Resources student. She has travelled a short distance to come to the school, but some may say she has travelled very far. She grew up in Ontario and moved to Calgary as a young lass only 6 years ago. She decided to come to Olds College due [...]

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Ken – Student Tour Guide

November 23, 2012

Kendal is a first year Landscape Management and Production Horticulture student from Brooks, AB. Kendal lives on campus in FGH and really enjoy’s the campus life. She enjoys the campus life becasue she likes the social interations between all students and staff, as helps gain valuable relationships whether it be friendships or study groups. Kendal [...]

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Jon, The Newest Student Ambassador….

November 3, 2012

  Hello ladies and gentleman!  I am the late and great Jon.  I was born in Kenora, Ontario.  My most recent stop-off was in Lake Louise, Alberta where I spent the last three years at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise working as a groundsperson.  This position inspired me apply to Olds College and further my [...]

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Searching for a Job

May 3, 2012

 Attending a post secondary institution can be a great experience, but finding a summer job or a full time career can be stressful.  If you are looking for employment in the agriculture industry there are various websites available such as Ag careers and indeed jobs.   With these websites you can choose which province you wish [...]

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Living in Residence – Frank Grisdale Hall

January 23, 2012

Living in residence is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are from out of province.  It is also convenient because you are close to all of your classes and there is a meal plan provided in the cafeteria so you don’t need to buy groceries.  If you do need to buy [...]

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