Meet the 2025 Student Leadership Awards winners

The awards are presented to students, faculty and staff who have shown themselves to be leaders through their outstanding contributions to the College community. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!

From soaked socks to self-growth: My Ireland field school experience

A Creative Writing student shares her unforgettable journey through Ireland as part of a Douglas College field school—complete with rain and real-life lessons

Meet the 2025 Student Research Days winners

Congratulations to all the winners, and every student who put their hard work and research forward at our 17th annual Student Research Days.

Paying your tuition: What you need to know

Understanding tuition payments and fee deadlines isn’t always straightforward. That’s where our Enrolment Services Advisors (ESAs) come in.

Move your body, boost your mind

We often hear about the importance of mental health, but one of the most effective ways to support it is often overlooked: movement.

An Autists guide to college

As an Autistic and ADHD Psychology student, Heather Mason shares their guide to successfully navigating college and utilizing the student resources available at Douglas College.

Celebrating Black voices: Must-read books for Black History Month

February is Black History Month. The Douglas College Library has compiled a collection of must-read memoirs, biographies, novels and research to celebrate the achievements and history of Black activists, pioneers, artists, athletes and more.

Three tips for future human resources students

HR student, Celia Kurniawan

As a recent graduate now working in human resources, Celia Kurniawan shares her top three tips for aspiring HR students.

How to make new friends in college

New to Douglas? There may be a lot of changes and challenges you’re facing, from finding out where your classes are, to getting acquainted with on-campus resources, to meeting your instructors and classmates. It can feel overwhelming, so it’s important to have a supportive social network to help you get through it all.  

Nurturing interactions: A recent Social Work grad fosters community bonds through a peer mentorship club and outreach support in the Downtown Eastside

Sonia Nand, dressed in a purple tank top and denim shorts, is seated on a bamboo bench, with a bamboo hut visible in the background, surrounded by a natural tropical setting.

Sonia Nand co-founded a peer mentorship group to support fellow Social Work students at Douglas College. As a current facilitator at Community Living BC, she works with diverse groups of people, helping them regain stability and resilience while embracing community-building.