If you’re like me when I started here, you probably haven’t given much thought to health and dental plans. Chances are you’ve been covered under your parents’ plan or something similar. But every year student have lots of questions about “the plan” so I figured I should give you a quick rundown. [Read more…]
7 things to know about consent
Dalhousie is a great place, and Halifax and Truro are great spots to live. They’re beautiful, diverse, clean, friendly, and vibrant. The people here at Dal do their best to make our campuses as safe as possible, but just like anywhere, bad things can happen. And it’s up to all of us to put a stop to it. [Read more…]
7 reasons to download the DalSAFE App
The DalSafe mobile app is a great way for you to stay safe and access different services on campus. It’s available for both iOS and Android, and has a tonne of fantastic features that will make your life just that little bit easier (and put your mind at ease at the same time). Here are seven of them. [Read more…]
10 great things about your DalCard
Your DalCard is your key to student life at Dal. This little piece of plastic has a lot of jobs—from acting as your meal ticket to getting you a ride home. It will be one of the most important things in your pocket during your time here. Just check out what it can do for you. [Read more…]
7 things to know about drinking in university
At Dal, we care about the safety and well-being of every student. And that includes how you deal with alcohol and its effects whether you’re on or off campus. [Read more…]
Embracing communities at Dal AC
The Dal Agricultural Campus is very excited to be welcoming a diverse new “crop” of Aggies. Dal AC prides itself on providing all students with a diverse and inclusive environment to help you “grow” in your own way. As part of this, the campus has a variety of different communities that will add to your Dal AC experience.
20 differences between high school and university
The transition from high school to university is a big one, an important one, and sometimes even a scary one. You’re spreading your wings, finding some new independence, and discovering new abilities and talents. And that will become apparent when you first step foot into a Dal classroom or lecture hall. It’s going to be different from what you’re used to, so here’s the lowdown. [Read more…]
7 ways to stay healthy and feel great in university
University life can be a blast. When I showed up at Dal it was my first real time away from home. I was suddenly on my own, in a new place, doing new things without my parents around to keep me in check. Let a tiger loose in the city, and crazy things are bound to happen. But it’s easy to go overboard and let your health suffer. [Read more…]
5 reasons to fall in love with Halifax
You’ve made one of the biggest decisions so far in your life: to go to university. You’ve also made one of the best decisions by choosing Dal. Not only is it an amazing university, with fantastic campuses, classes, and profs, but it’s also in one of the best cities in the country. [Read more…]
6 ways to get involved at Dal AC
Do you know what the secret is to having an amazing university experience? Do stuff. Broaden your horizons. Make it about more than your courses and GPA. Yes, those are incredibly important, but they’re nothing if you don’t experience life outside the classroom as well. Besides, getting involved will likely help that GPA. [Read more…]