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.

Ask an Expert: Mercury is in retrograde… but what does that actually mean?

Physics instructor Dr. Will Gunton gives us the lowdown on retrograde motion.

Ask an Expert: What are microplastics?

Biology Instructor Dr. Jessica Clasen

Biology Instructor Dr. Jessica Clasen explains what exactly microplastics are – and what we can do to mitigate their impact on the environment.

Communicating for a cause: this grad fights for Afghan women’s right to education

Kristin Ignacz smiles at the camera and poses gracefully in front of a rustic wooden wall, showcasing her elegance and charm.

A mom of two and former legal writer, Kristin Ignacz pivoted her career to human rights advocacy through Douglas College’s Professional Communications Post-Degree Diploma. Now in her role at Right to Learn Afghanistan, she incorporates public relations with activism, using her skills to champion Afghan women’s rights globally.