Future Ready Blog

Brought to you by the Learning Support Centre Test anxiety is hard, especially when learning in a virtual and remote learning environment. D oing tests in an online environment can bring on new stresses such as more distractions, no t having an instructor in the room for support, and even prep aring...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . This hot, dry summer has gotten many of us thinking about water use at home and around the garden. One way we can reduce our reliance on municipal water systems and save money on our water bills is to collect rainwater for watering plants and gardens. At...

We created a step by step guide to help you register and select your timetable in MyMohawk . If you have any questions or concerns about registering, please connect with us by emailing ask [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Registration) or call 1-844-767-6871 for assistance. To begin, log into your My...

Brought to you by the Learning Support Centre It's hard to stay motivated when you're stuck in the same environment and it ’s filled with a number of distractions like family members, video games, snacks, and Netflix . With so many things to distract you from your studies, it can be difficult to cre...

Self-care is the act of checking in with oneself and tending to one’s own emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. This can look like phoning a friend, making a snack, taking a break, or saying a prayer or affirmation. Community care, similar to self-care, involves checking in with your community a...

Brought to you by the Learning Support Centre Being stuck inside most of the day can be demotivating and frustrating, especially without a set structure to guide you. Right now, maintaining healthy habits is a self-motivated task, which can often seem quite daunting when you aren't sure where to sta...

Did you know that you are seven times more likely to remember information one week after class if you take notes? Note - taking is one of the most widely recognized forms of studying, and for good reason! Effective notes can help you learn information during class, recall information later, and help...

By Shelley Omand a Career Coach in Student and Graduate Employment with over 20 years of experience in Human Resource Management and Career Coaching who specializes in working with students on career development, resume creation, and interview preparation. In our new world of social distancing, comp...

Throughout the COVID-19 public health crisis, amid the statistics and challenges we have heard about in the news, there have also been many stories about how people are making a positive difference. Many Mohawk College alumni have been among the quiet army of people who have been working to keep the...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . Plastic Free July challenges people to reduce their impact on the planet by reducing and refusing single-use plastics during the month of July. You can sign up for the challenge at the Plastic Free July website, where you’ll also find great tips on reduc...