Happy New Year Huskies and Friends! It's season 10 and we are back again! We're kicking off this season with Khdrea's top 5 college service recommendations and why you should check them out. Don't wait till the end of your semester to find out what services could have helped you along the way! Tune in now to learn more. 

Key Moments: 

00:31 Re-Introduction to the MyGBCPodcast 

01:28 Accessible Learning Services 

02:12 Black Student Success Network 

02:51 Health Benefits from the Student Association 

03:31 Career Services at GBC 

04:18 Food Services at GBC 

Accessible Learning Services 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/accessible-learning-services 

Email [email protected]  

 Black Student Success Network 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/black-student-success-network-bssn 

 Health Benefits from the Student Association 

https://www.studentassociation.ca/health/ 

 Career Services 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/career-services 

 Food Services 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/food-services-index  

More about services: https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services 

How are you feeling about finally being at Week 15? In this episode, we hear from some of you about your experiences and end of semester feels, plus your plans on how to relax and enjoy the holidays. (You deserve it!) Tune in to hear from your GBC peers, before saying goodbye to 2024! 

Key Moments: 

1:00 – Student reflections on end of semester feelings and holiday plans to relax 

4:45 – Season 9 best moments and reflections 

6:50 – Gratitude and Season wrap-up 

In Toronto for the holidays and looking for something fun to do? Whether you've got someone to join you, or all your friends are gone for the holidays, we've got you covered! In this episode we talk to Student Life coordinator, Haddiyah and The George residence coordinator, Alex, to find out what events they recommend or are hosting for students this December. 

Key Moments:

01:35 Fun Activities in Toronto Over the Break

05:07 Events at George Residence

06:41 Staying Connected and Informed

Student Life

https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/student-life

Instagram - @gbc.studentlife

The George Residence

General inquiries – [email protected] 

Programming inquiries – Alex Kocot, [email protected] 

Instagram & TikTok handle - @thegeorgeresidence 

Need an extra study-buddy to make sure you're prepared for those final exams? Episode 12 of the My GBC Podcast features, not just tips for studying, but a helpful, quick quiz at the end that you can follow along with to learn more about smart test-taking strategies. So, if you're feeling the pressure, don't worry, we've got you. This episode, is jam-packed with so many good tips from Maryana Sakhryn of the Tutoring and Learning Centre. Do yourself a favour and tune in to get motivated for acing those finals! 

Key Moments:

01:12 Overview of TLC Services 

03:11 Test Preparation Strategies 

04:16 Effective Study Habits 

05:21 Creating a Productive Study Environment 

06:11 Self-Care During Exam Season 

10:42 Dealing with Test Anxiety 

12:52 Interactive Test with Claire 

19:41 Accessing TLC Resources 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/tutoring-and-learning-centre 

@gbctlc  

Maybe a brand is useful for helping you present yourself and your skills on LinkedIn, or maybe you're planning to start a small business of your own. Whatever the reason, if maintaining a consistent brand is important to you, well, we looked into that. We spoke to Neal Lilliot who is the Manager of StartGBC, where he works with students starting small businesses and he had a lot to tell us about what a brand means and how you could use it if you need to represent yourself or your businesses online. Tune in to find out what he had to say! 

00:17 Why Build a Brand? 

01:02 Expert Insights: Neil Lilliot on Branding 

02:27 Technical Guidelines for Brand Consistency 

03:46 The Role of Consistency in Branding 

05:59 Resources for Further Learning 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/startgbc 

Right now, we're all feeling the pressure in the last half of the semester, but you know what really helps to relieve some of the pressure and give you a grounded sense of hope and belonging? Cultural and diversity clubs! One of the things we love about GBC is its commitment to, not just your academic needs, but the cultural ones too, the ones that remind you that you're always a part of something bigger than yourself. In this episode, we talk to Russ Adade, from the Student Association, who coordinates and supports all the Clubs on our campuses. Tune in to find out what clubs exist, how they can help you and how you can get involved!

When we were kids, our dream jobs and goals were always a consideration, but the real question was how would we get there? In this week's episode, Khdrea talks to one of our past students, Ella Magcalayo, who recently launched her career in Marketing. She started by taking the Business Administration program at GBC and really resonated with the marketing side of things. Tune in to hear her story and what she's doing now! 

02:11 Ella's Journey from Student to Professional 

04:17 Challenges and Rewards of the Program 

06:47 Post-Graduation Job Hunt 

09:45 Networking and Resume Tips 

13:01 Alumni Services and Benefits 

15:08 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts 

16:42 Encouragement for Future Graduates 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/alumni  

Hey Huskies and Friends! We hope you had a great week off and got some time to chill at home. Speaking of home, did you ever think about... leaving it? Well, not entirely, but what about studying abroad? Did you know that GBC offers study-abroad opportunities? Oh yes they do! In this episode, Khdrea chats with Mike Lafleur who is the Manager of Global Learning at GBC and he tells us all about these opportunities at George Brown and how you can take advantage of them. Tune in and start dreaming about your semester abroad! 

Key Moments: 

03:51 The Importance of Studying and Working Abroad 

04:44 Considerations for Global Learning 

07:09 Types of Global Learning Programs 

09:55 Global Learning Opportunities at the College 

11:13 Popular Study Abroad Destinations 

12:26 Risk Management and Student Support 

13:41 Financial Support for Study Abroad 

14:56 Advice for First-Time Travelers 

16:29 How to Learn More About Global Opportunities 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/international/study-work-abroad  

One of the most important parts of your program may be putting your skills to test, on the job. But it can be daunting to find a placement or co-op. One especially challenging hurdle for many people is the interview process. I know some of us get super excited when we apply for a job or placement and are selected for an interview, but then we get nervous. In this episode, we asked some of you guys about what your biggest fears are when it comes to doing interviews. Plus, we got expert advice on how to mitigate these fears, from a George Brown Placement Coordinator, Ana Vukelic. Tune in to find out what other George Brown students have to say and what you can do to have a successful interview! 

1:20 – Student responses to "what makes you nervous about a job/placement interview"? 

3:55 – Advice from a Placement Coordinator about what agencies are looking for in interviews 

7:13 - Ana's signs that a student will do well in an interview 

9:27 - Khdrea's advice on how to ace a placement or job interview 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/career-services

This episode introduces GBC students to the extensive resources available at the Library Learning Commons. Khdrea introduces the library as a crucial support system for academic success, highlighting the available resources such as books, free device loans, study rooms, and more.  

Student mini-interviews from the St. James campus emphasize the importance of the library for a conducive study environment and access to necessary technology.  

00:51 Revealing the Library Learning Commons 

01:33 Student Testimonials 

04:01 Library Resources and Services 

05:01 Underutilized Tools 

05:39 Conclusion and Weekly Challenge