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Current uOttawa students and alumni reflect on what they would tell their first-year selves if they could travel back in time. Check out their words of advice.

Communications alumna Keltoum Dassar (BA ’25) shares some of the wellness support services on campus that she found very useful during first year.

University is an opportunity to build lifelong friendships. Here are a few tips to help you make new friends.

From mentoring uOttawa athletes to transforming the sports scene across Africa, Kaly Soro (BA ’19; Gee-Gees Women’s Volleyball ’13-’18) has turned her passion for sport and pride in her West African roots into a meaningful career.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Ottawa, expected to continue into the week.

Looking for a way to make some money and learn along the way? Our faculties and student services create over 1,700 jobs every year. In this article, three students share their experience with student jobs, along with some tips to inspire you. Get your resumé ready!

With summer in full swing, the fall term seems a long way off. But if you take a few IT-related steps today, you can get your devices ready and get ahead on your preparations for the first day.

Studying at a university that’s right in the heart of downtown Ottawa means you’re so close to many amazing attractions. Here’s a quick run-down of major sites and hidden gems to help you get the lay of the land. Why not explore the city further after taking a campus tour?

Third-year political science student Kady Diarrassouba, who came to uOttawa from Côte d’Ivoire in 2023, shares some words of wisdom for international students.