The Learning Log

April 20, 2017

Come Stare at Star Wars Memorabilia from the past 40 Years

As you anxiously await the trailer for The Last Jedi (or watch it for the 100th time depending on when you read this), why not stop by the Star Wars exhibit in the Library’s entry display case. Take a look through action figures, books, movies, games and random other things that have been made over the

MacOdrum Library

MacOdrum Library

April 11, 2017

How the Peer Helper Program Helped Me Prepare for My Career

I have had the opportunity to serve as a Peer Helper in the 2016-2017 year for CU Don’t Know, Carleton’s alcohol awareness program. As Social Media Coordinator, I have been able to apply many of the skills needed in today’s digitally-oriented marketing field, engaged with Carleton’s incredible student-oriented community, and have experienced significant personal development.

Rachel Vandersluis

Insight

April 7, 2017

Networking: How to Take the First Step to Your Future

Networking can be difficult for many people. It takes time and practice to master the art of networking. The best approach is to get out there and try it. The more you network the easier it will become. You will grow in both confidence and ability but first you need to take the first few

Jacky Duong

Insight

April 7, 2017

More Than An Office: My experience at the ISSO

As my year as an International Student Services Peer Helper comes to a close, I am reflecting on my experience and how it changed my perception on work-life. Prior to working at the ISSO, I had not held any jobs with real-life working experiences, so I was both excited and scared to try out this new

Kemi Obando

Insight

April 7, 2017

After Hours Research Help for Under Pressure Students

Helping students is not something new to Trish O’Flaherty or any of her colleagues in Reference Services. On any given day, they will lend their individual research experience to a number of students. Often these teaching moments are through booked appointments where they can schedule, plan, and deliver a specific lesson. Other times though, the

MacOdrum Library

MacOdrum Library

April 4, 2017

Transitioning: What to prepare for after graduation

When I first started my undergraduate degree at Carleton University, graduation day seemed unimaginably far away. Now that I’m in the spring of my final year, I can’t believe how fast the time has gone! I’m incredibly grateful to have been offered so many amazing opportunities to get involved with campus life, to be exposed

Amy Silver

Peer Helper Program