Student life

Are you thinking of coming to Olds College and taking the Land and Water Resources program?

February 3, 2012

I had the privilege of interviewing Rebecca, a first year student in the Land and Water program majoring in Land Reclamation. She enjoys learning about the environments complexity and the different compositions of it. For students who wish to continue their education after attending Olds they can register for the Bachelor of Applied Science at [...]

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Life in Alberta

January 23, 2012

Coming from a small town in Ontario, Alberta has really been an eye opener for me. I really enjoy seeing those beautiful mountains everyday and the blue sky’s that come with them. My first weekend in Alberta I couldn’t wait any longer to dive right into the mountains and this is why I went to [...]

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What is it like to live in an Olds College Townhouse?

January 16, 2012

The first part of the journey of living in a town house is to be a second year student or have attended a college somewhere else. Then the second step is to apply for the townhouse through an online application. Once the application is approved you either discover who you roommates are. Unless you applied to [...]

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What it is like to come from Ontario to Olds College?

January 11, 2012

It is a big move to go away to college a couple hours from home, but what about a three day drive away from home, how about a couple provinces away? The decision to move this far from family and friends was difficult, but I looked at it as a new opportunity to open [...]

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Stu’ate Lelum and Saying Goodbye

July 18, 2011

In her final update, Nicole reflects on her experience with Canada World Youth. -Ed This is going to be my last blog. There was so much that happened, I could go on forever, but you might get bored. My work placement in Duncan was a much bigger part of the experience than in Mozambique. This [...]

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Happenings and Holidays

June 27, 2011

In the latest update, Nicole celebrates Canadian and African life following her Canada World Youth experience in Mozambique. -Ed. I’m from flat, farmland, central Alberta and even though I’ve been to Jasper and Banff and into central B.C. for holidays it’s not the same as living in the Rockies. Even with the rain and the [...]

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Canada and Coming Home: Nicole returns from Mozambique!

June 7, 2011

The Kenya International Airport was our last taste of Africa. Once we touched down in London, I felt at home already. It may have still been an ocean away from home but there was more that was familiar; English language, flush toilets and warm clothing to name a few. It was a short layover, just [...]

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ACAC Curling Comes to Olds College!

January 25, 2011

Hey Everyone! If you are a future Olds College student than you are probably wondering if we have any fun here at OC. If you are a current or former Olds College student than you can confidently answer that question with a YES! Regardless of the program you may be in or your extracurricular interests, [...]

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Student Ambassador Introductions: Meet Danica Dodd!

November 22, 2010

By Arjan Dominicus November 18, 2010 This week we are continuing on with the introductions of our Student Ambassadors for the 2010-2011 school year. Danica Dodd is at Olds College for her second year, but this is her first year in the Business Administration program, majoring in accounting. Danica first came to Olds College in 2008 and [...]

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Pursuing a lifelong dream

August 1, 2010

I am Kathryn, a student in the online AHT program. Being a mature student, the decision to return to post secondary studies was a difficult one. Was there a program that would allow me to continue working while pursuing a life long dream of becoming an Animal Health Technologist? A co worker introduced me to [...]

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Gettin’ Spinny at the OC

March 31, 2010

You’re never running out of things to do in Olds. This is just one of the things we do. The fitness center has all sorts of classes and it’s free for students. It is a great way to meet people, and unload your frustrations at the end of an exciting day full of learning.

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