The Pride March is one of many ways that MacEwan celebrates diversity.
MacEwan University provides the tools for success
A
s the first members of Gen
with the tools to build a stable, well-
As a counsellor, you know that
Z reach adulthood, they’re
rounded future. The university’s Open
success in the classroom also requires
deciding what they want to
House on November 5 is an opportunity
consideration of other areas of life.
do and who they want to
for students to visualize what their life
Students often must balance work
be. As a high school counsellor, you play
might look like as a MacEwan student
and family responsibilities, so many
a key role in guiding them through those
and graduate.
MacEwan programs offer part-time
decisions. And while no generation is entirely homogenous, you’ve probably noticed some common traits among
Helping students succeed academically
or online study options, as well as the ability to “ladder” their academic career. Laddering allows students to earn
them: they’re pragmatic, career-focused,
MacEwan has garnered a reputation
credentials at different points along the
and ethically driven. They want an
as a premier undergraduate teaching
way, so they can begin their career in
education that doesn’t feel prescriptive
university. Students often cite
the midst of their education.
or cumbersome, but instead provides
MacEwan’s classroom dynamics as being
the flexibility and responsiveness they need to thrive professionally and personally.
a factor in their academic success: small class sizes, personable faculty members, and hands-on learning opportunities allow students to get the kind of
MacEwan University is a great fit for this
personalized experience that helps them
generation of students, providing them
excel.
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And for students who need direct academic or personal support, there are services to cover almost every need, including writing, disability, mental health and support of diversity. At Open House, advisors will be
