#MyGBC

A resume is necessary for each job, of course, but have  you ever considered the creative and personalized possibilities of a full career portfolio? It's definitely something that could help you stand out from the crowd. Khdrea and Claire talk about what is a career portfolio, how to make one and what the benefits are! Tune in to learn more. 

01:25 Meet the Producer: Claire 

01:59 What's in My Portfolio? 

05:43 Creating and Digitizing Your Portfolio 

08:18 Portfolio vs. Resume and LinkedIn 

11:16 When to Start Your Portfolio 

13:00 Lessons Learned from Building a Portfolio 

14:32 Using Your Portfolio Moving Forward 

16:54 Tips for Students on Creating a Portfolio 

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

The winter months can be some of the toughest times for your mental health, but there is help, right here at the college. Whether it's new information to you, or just a reminder, this episode covers some of the different types of free counselling supports available. There's more than just one-on-one appointments, tune in to learn about Group Counselling and other tools. You're not alone and there is support to make it to better times!  

Key Moments: 

01:36 GBC Counseling Services 

03:14 Group Counseling and Support 

04:10 Additional Mental Health Resources 

www.georgebrown.ca/counselling 

This week we’re talking all about your student health plan! Did you know about the virtual PODS where you can see a nurse right on campus, or from the comfort of your own home? Do you know the details about how to access massage and physiotherapy services? Tune in to learn all about that and more!  

01:04 Overview of student health plans 

01:41 Details on health plan options 

03:33 International student health coverage 

05:06 Virtual health clinics introduction 

06:50 Using the virtual PODS 

10:24 Massage and physiotherapy coverage 

11:36 Opting out and final thoughts 

www.wespeakstudent.com 

www.studentassociation.ca/health  

 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