Author: Lauren Soluk

I am an Instructional Technologist at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. There, I provide direct support to faculty for technology integration into their curriculum design. A recent graduate from McGill University, I hold a Masters of Arts in Education and Society, with a direct focus on Twitter and Education. Outside of work, my priorities consist of family, friends, food, and outside living - in that order! Twitter: @LaurenSoluk
by Lauren Soluk September 18, 2013 2
Students today

The lost art of being selfish

Attending a new university, I was eager to involve myself in graduate university life. As my first semester progressed, I choose to take advantage of all the opportunities that presented themselves. Ambitious, like many other graduate students, I had difficulty saying ‘no’. Studying a full course load, working, maintaining familial and social relations, all while trying to remain mentally healthy, began to take its toll. How much can one person handle? Read more –>