Future Ready Blog

With the closure of schools and community childcare, many of you are juggling being students and full-time caregivers. With your kids at home with you, it can be hard to focus on your studies. Watch the video below from Liz, a Mohawk College counsellor and parent working from home, for some quick...

Everyone is spending more time at home these days, but that shouldn’t stop us from crossing items off our travel bucket list… virtually! Below is a list of our top 5 places to visit from the comfort of your own home. Where will you go today? The Monterey Bay Aquarium Need a study break? How about...

By Natalie Lafleur (Student Rights & Responsibilities Specialist), Sean Connors (Student Wellness Coordinator) We are living in strange times. While physical distancing and self-isolation measures are in place to protect our collective health; they may unintentionally create a higher risk for people...

On March 28, a team from Mohawk College made two truck deliveries of medical supplies to the Hamilton Health Sciences donation hub at McMaster Medical Centre. Over the course of two days, Mohawk employees and campus security staff from Paragon Security collected medical materials from the Fennell...

Mohawk’s beloved Mo the Hawk has had a few makeovers through the years, but where did his story start? Recently, we caught up with Rick Sydor ‘69, to shed a little light on the beginnings of Mo the Hawk. In winter 1967, when Mohawk College was established, things were not so different than they are...

There are many advantages to online courses; they allow you to learn whenever, wherever, and however works best for you. They also can present a challenge too, if it's a new experience for you. Here are some tips for online learning success to make sure you get the most value out of your next class...

When situations are uncertain you can feel more anxious than usual. From focusing on what is within your control to practicing compassion to connecting virtually with friends or loved ones there are a few ways to help get you through. Consume news and online content mindfully Consider setting a...

Science has shown that regular meditation practise reduces stress and anxiety. It also promotes emotional health, self-awareness, and long term memory. Anyone can meditate. Building a routine can start with as little as one minute a day. Cara-Lea, David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre Yoga...

You just completed a form or jotted down an idea on a piece of paper and want to send it to a friend, colleague or professor. The problem is you don’t have access to a scanner or a multi-purpose printer. Good news! If you have a cell phone or tablet, you can still achieve the same results. Scan...

Paul Sowinski '18 wanted a career he could feel good about. The Practical Nursing graduate, who now works as a registered practical nurse at Thrive Group , got just that with his training from Mohawk College’s interactive program. While studying in another program at the university level, Paul heard...