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University degrees are worth more than memories

University has transformed from an educational institution of career preparation to a place of self-exploration and discovery. While both are very important to the growth and development of an individual, they shouldn’t be the main focus of an undergraduate degree. When our parents’ generation went...

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Make graduation hopeful again, not helpless

Graduation should be full of hopes and aspirations, but for many of us, the rugged and sometimes perilous landscape of the twenty-first century job market make graduation caps and gowns look a lot like uniforms of mourning. The Queen’s administration has recently made efforts in some areas to keep...

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The Horrible Bosses of Kingston

I worked at one of Kingston’s most infamous restaurants, known for its tasty treats and above all, its terrible management.  In my second year at Queen’s, I found myself in an uncomfortable situation. Between rent, utilities, Internet and overall living expenses, I felt the anxieties of a slim student...

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Supporting the little guys

As a self-proclaimed book lover from the age of four, working at a bookstore has always been my dream job. While I achieved that aspiration twice — initially working at Chapters in high school and then at a local bookstore, Novel Idea, as of a year ago — one experience destroyed my romantic notions...

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Au pairing across Europe

For some students, working overseas is the ultimate summer job. After all, what could be better than getting paid to see the world? Asia Zolnierczyk, ArtSci ’12, worked as a group leader for a camp in the United Kingdom. She said she really wanted to travel to Europe and thought working at a camp...

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