Future Ready Blog

Many of us are spending a lot more time inside our homes right now and it’s more important than ever that our spaces serve as a respite for us. Houseplants are inexpensive and provide a variety of health benefits in addition to adding beauty to our homes and daily lives. Plants reduce toxins and...

While in her final semester and preparing to graduate from the Recreation Therapy program, Julie Thompson could not have predicted the “new world” she would be entering as a graduate in the spring of 2020. During her two-year program, she completed much of her training before the pandemic swept...

The 2020 growing season looked a little different compared to past seasons in Mohawk’s Community Garden and the community food banks benefitted! Typically, each year community garden members (a mixture of Mohawk staff, faculty and students) register to tend to one of the now 51 plots available. Over...

Mentorship has proven to be a valuable support for new students transitioning into college life, but it is also a meaningful experience for student mentors as well. This is because mentorship is not a one-sided relationship. Mentorship is meant to be reciprocal and both the student and the mentor...

By the time Lucas Machado completed high school, he had his sights set on a career in the trades. He just wasn’t sure which path to take. Was it welding, or carpentry, or maybe metal fabrication? Instead of deciding right away, Lucas opened his own renovation company. Two years into the venture...

Your roommate experience will affect your time at Mohawk College, wherever you live. While your roommate may not be your best buddy, there are things you can do to make sharing a place an amicable way of life for everyone. Strategies: What you can do first Establish ground rules Getting ground rules...

Everyone wants to live in a supportive community with respectful neighbours. Follow the tips below on how to be a good neighbour, and get started today! Take your garbage & recycling out Yes—it IS time to take that throw out that rotting gingerbread house that has been on display in your apartment...

Debbie was experiencing a life changing moment that she had no idea it would turn into a lifelong career. At 23 weeks pregnant, she gave birth to her son, who required medical attention that kept him in the hospital for most of his first year of life. As Debbie cared for him, she became increasingly...

Madison Brown likes to work with her hands. It’s why she took an interest in launching a career in the welding trade. Not only does she like to work with her hands, Madison also knew she is a kinesthetic learner, which means that she retains the most information by doing rather than passively...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office and Mo' Money . Whether you’re living at home, living off campus or living in residence, there are many ways you can be sustainable while you’re a college student. Living a sustainable lifestyle means creating less waste, adding small sustainable practices...