NAIT NewsWatch – November 1, 2024
November 5, 2024 - NAIT NewsWatch returns this week, and we cover stories on international student policy changes, a new gambling course at the University of Alberta, Edmonton’s festivals struggling to keep up wit
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Researchers finding new links in procrastination and mental health in college students
In a survey done by Piers Steel, a psychology professor at the University of Calgary, 80 to 95 per cent of students say that they procrastinate regularly. This type of procrastination is often situational and not a chronic problem for most. “I’m in my fourth semester now. I’ve had issues with procrastination in the past,” […]
Mental health a factor in procasintation
Deadlines, assignments and group projects can add up for students who leave everything to the last minute. Research shows most students in a post–secondary will experience procrastination at one point or another during their schooling. However, the actual cause may not be due to laziness but instead linked to mental health issues. According to research conducted […]
Edmonton celebrates International Women’s Day
March 8 was International Women’s Day, celebrating strides toward equality and the empowerment of women. The theme this year is “Press for Progress,” encouraging people to take a pledge for change, rather than just engaging in a conversation. “It’s a day to remember the progress and how far we’ve come to recognize the things that women […]
Aviation class flies into Edmonton school
A new aviation course in Edmonton is generating a lot of conversation amongst high school students. J. Percy Page High School is the first school in Edmonton to offer the course and has seen a large amount of interest since it started in January. “One of the most popular questions I get is, are you […]
NAIT NewsWatch – March 9, 2018
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: A hiring “chill” at NAIT, as the school recorded a $6.1 million deficit in 2017. We’ll take a look at the financial pressures facing the school. Plus, who runs the world? Girls! International Women’s Day celebrates the hard-working women in Edmonton. And with only a few weeks left in the semester, […]