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STUDENT LIFE, MONEY & SURVIVAL

Welcome to the Overdraft Diaries

Student life can be exciting, stressful and expensive at the same time. Between assignments, transport costs, social life and trying to survive until the next allowance.

Overdraft Diaries is a blog created for students who want honest conversations about the campus life, finances, motivation and personal growth.

Some might get a question like "WHAT THIS BLOG IS ABOUT" well the answer is:

Academic survival discussion and advice

The real experience about varsity life

Balancing fun, stress and responsibility

Motivation and self-growth

Finances and how to find ways to balance

Well not all students have everything figured out, and that is okay. Overdraft Diaries is here to help students feel informed, motivated and safe and understood while navigating the varsity life.

[tawnyafos]

#flashbackfriday to last year and this package after I acepted my offer at Durham College #thestudentexperience #ExperienceDC

[coreahkim]

July 18th, 2015

Day 1: We had some time to explore the harbourfront and boardwalk. After some early morning shenanigans with the Western contingent Kevin and I arrived to the conference centre introducing ourselves to the volunteer coordinators Nancy Walker and Carolyn King (super nice people!). Following a brief introduction and instructions regarding volunteering, we grabbed our registration packages. It included a free draw string bag full of goodies and pamphlets. Once we attended the first sessions for the day we transitioned into the main hall for the opening ceremonies and the Enid Graham Memorial Lecturer Mindy Levin.   Following the lecture we were all invited to the reception to socialize and visit the exhibition. Like bees to flowers, we moved from booth to booth and had some very interesting conversations with all the exhibitors. Even had the chance to speak to Western faculty members and even ran into the head of the department of physiotherapy at my last placement! After meeting everyone (and collecting all the free swag) all the students met for the NSA AGM meeting.

The NSA meeting was an excellent opportunity to connect with other students. The meeting was very productive as we discussed how we could tackle some of the obstacles that our student assembly was facing. The only thing I wish we had more time for were breakout sessions where we could connect with our peers and further brainstorm more solutions to dream bigger for the NSA in the future.

We ended the night at Maxwell’s Plum, one of the many great pubs along the downtown area of Halifax. We had a great time getting to know each other and talking about the experiences we had during our placements. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip!

Tips for students:

- Take advantage of the Congress app to schedule your sessions and set reminders for start times - Visit the exhibition! Lots of free stuff! - Try to attend and be engaged at the student AGM, its the best way to meet other students

[coreahkim]

Touchdown in Halifax!

June 18 2015 Arrived last night using porter taking advantage of the complimentary beverages on the plane to get the night started! Once we arrived at the Barrington Delta we explored the town to find the infamous donair on pizza corner! Full with donairs and happiness we came back to the hotel to rest up for our first day of Congress