An individual discovery They warned me about third year. I remember visiting a friend of a friend in first year. I barely knew the guy, an upper year in the sciences, but there I sat in his cluttered bedroom in his grimy townhouse, wondering whether filthy laundry and scattered lecture […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Create your budget What needs to be acknowledged first and foremost is that students’ financial situations vary significantly. There will be people who read this column who have tuition paid for, along with a car, rent, and spending money; there will also be students who use services like the CSA […]
Transitioning from High School to University
Ways to make the switch as smooth as possible Moving from High School to University can be a daunting task. With such an enormous change in environment, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the differences between high school and university. Experiences previously had in high school vary from person […]
Preparing for Graduation From Day One
How to stay on track One of the biggest differences when transitioning from high school to university is the amount of control you have over your own success. This is both exhilarating and challenging. This control involves planning and organizing for your years ahead, so one of the best decisions […]
Writing Well
A literary dilemma faced by literally everyone For all the books and papers published in the known universe, there have been thousands as many writers trying to perfect some form of their craft. Writers have been trying to embrace the secret to writing well since the moment someone decided to […]
University Learning and Study Tips
How to get in the zone and prosper Getting accustomed to different styles of university learning is a task that often takes some time to master. It is not something that happens overnight, and it requires some dedication, but learning these skills now will help you in each course taken […]
Changing Your Major
Follow your passion Part of the joy of post-secondary education is finding out what you do well. Sometime it’s a rocky road, and sometimes you need to make big changes, sacrifices, and overhauls. Choosing a major to stick with is an important decision to make, and needs to be a […]
Getting To Know Your Professors
It’s not as scary as you’d think Getting to know your professors can be one of the most important and useful tools in an undergraduate career. Professors may seem intimidating at first, but they appreciate when students take the time to attend their office hours. Whether it is for essay […]
In Conversation with Professor Sean Lyons
The future of the job market: an insightful reflection Emily Jones: First, tell me a bit about your position in Guelph and how you became interested in this area of study. Prof. Sean Lyons: I came to Guelph in 2007 after having taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova […]
Making the Most of Your Undergraduate Years
The degree and the rest Your undergraduate degree is more than just a rite of passage or a slip of paper that will prove to potential employers that you’re hirable. Yes, it may be an important pathway to helping you achieve your future career goals, but it is really so […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.