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  • Career Profile: High School Teacher

    Career Profile: High School Teacher

    Life changes for students when they go to high school, but the same is true for teachers. If you choose to be a high school teacher, you will need to study and work hard, but you can have a good career. Working as a high school teacher can be a challenging but rewarding job.

    Teachers at all levels need to have a four-year Bachelor of Education degree and certification or a teaching license from the province or territory where they work. Often, people who want to teach high school get a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences and then complete a two-year post-degree education program. The degree never expires, but teachers have to renew their certification regularly. Taking courses and attending conferences is part of being a high school teacher, and people in this field need to keep on learning.

    In the younger grades, teachers normally work with most or all of the subjects that students learn. In high school, teachers tend to specialize in one or two subjects, such as history, physics, or mathematics. In smaller schools, the same person might teach all of the sciences or maybe history, geography, and social studies.

    Larger schools might have enough teachers so that they can each work with only one subject, but knowing a few others is helpful. Another option is to specialize in English as a Second Language, which usually requires taking another year or two of university studies to learn the necessary skills.

    The style of classes often changes between middle school and high school. Often, teachers spend a lot of time giving lectures and leading discussions. In the sciences, teachers might need to give demonstrations of experiments. Besides all of that, teachers need to give tests and assignments, mark them, and keep student records. They keep order in the classroom and enforce the school rules. If there are problems, they deal with them on their own or get help from the principal.

    High school teachers work fairly regular hours at school, but they also have a lot of preparation and marking to do beyond that time. Often, they need to start planning classes during summer holidays, and they might need to work over Christmas and spring break. Work during the year can also be very busy. Still, high school teachers have more holiday time than many other people do. The job can be quite stressful at times, and the holidays can be a good time for teachers to get ahead on their work.

    Finding a job as a high school teacher can be difficult, and many people have to work as substitutes for a long time before they can find full time jobs. Most full-time teachers can earn between $41,000 and $98,000, although that depends on the school, the city or town, and other factors. A small private school, for example, might have low salaries, but teachers can earn a lot if they move up north to a place like the Northwest Territories or the Yukon.

    Working as a high school teacher is a good way of helping students prepare for their adult lives. If you like the idea, why not consider training for this field?

    Bibliography:

    Degrees.ca. “Teaching Degrees: Becoming a Teacher in Canada.” http://www.degrees.ca/education/.

    Payscale Canada. “Average High School Teacher Salary.” https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=High_School_Teacher/Salary.

    Trade Schools, Colleges & Universities. “How to Become a Teacher in Canada.” https://www.trade-schools.net/ca/articles/become-a-teacher.asp

  • Setting Goals for the New School Year: It All Starts with You!

    Setting Goals for the New School Year: It All Starts with You!

    Every new school year is an awesome opportunity to improve yourself and do better than the last! This can be the year you reach your goals and celebrate the successes of the previous year. But how do you go about setting goals for school? Most students don’t learn this naturally, so here is how you can start:

    Think about the past school year and give yourself a star for each improvement you can think of. Feels good, doesn’t it?

    Want to make this year your best yet? Learn to set SMART goals. What are SMART goals, you ask?
    SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely!

    Here is how you can set some SMART goals:

    1. Ask yourself, “What are things you would like to accomplish in the new school year?”

    2. Think about how you can become a better individual. Improving character is all part of the process. Think about ways you can achieve your goals by being caring, confident, kind and courteous to others. Discuss this with your friends, classmates and family.

    3. Get together with a friend and talk about what personality trait or value is most important to you and set a goal around it. You can start a discussion by asking each other the following questions:
    ○ Who do you admire most, either in your life or fictional, and why?
    ○ How do your traits and values match the person you admire most?
    ○ What traits or values would you like to improve or take action on?
    ○ What actions can be taken to show this trait or value?
    ○ How can I help you achieve this goal?
    ○ Lastly, reverse the roles and have your partner answer the same questions.

    4. If you’re in a class, you can suggest this exercise to a larger group of friends or even to your teacher. Start by listing out different pairs of students. Specifically, you may want to partner with someone that you don’t know as well. Often, what we will find is new skills and knowledge in new people that can expand our insight on goal setting.

    5. If problems are encountered, encourage everyone to participate in solving issues. Join forces with other partners to expand the problem-solving pool. The goal is to get as much help as you need and give as much help as you can.

    6. Towards the end of your SMART goal-setting activity, you can self-evaluate the discussion. What went well? What didn’t go according to plan? What were some challenges? Name some things you would want to improve in the future. Explain your feedback to your partner and have them do the same for you.

    7. To better practice setting SMART goals, switch partners or find another friend to repeat this activity with. You will find that the more you practice, the better you will be at setting SMARTer goals for the new school year.

    References:
    http://www.yourcoach.be/en/coaching-tools/smart-goal-setting.php

  • Tips for Making New Friends This School Year if You’re in a Class without Your Old Ones

    Tips for Making New Friends This School Year if You’re in a Class without Your Old Ones

    A highlight of being a student is becoming friends with your fellow students, especially when you’re in the same grade. It makes academic life more fun, interesting, and fulfilling. A huge part of this is getting to spend time with these friends while you are classmates. However, as you know, you usually have no control over where you’ll end up, and there’s always a chance that you won’t be in the same class as them every school year.

    If this is what you’re experiencing and have found yourself in a class without your old friends (or your friends have moved), here are some tips on how to make new ones:

    Introduce Yourself to or Initiate Conversations with Your Classmates

    This can be intimidating, especially if you’re primarily an introvert. Nonetheless, putting yourself out there is one of the most effective ways to make friends. It can also apply to those whom you do know, but don’t know very well. If you’ve never thought of speaking with them before, why not try now? Of course, this approach most likely won’t work out every single time (your conversations with certain classmates grow stale, engaging with them becomes awkward, you just weren’t meant to be friends, etc.), but at least you’ve made the effort to do so.

    One of the most important things involving this strategy is that you refuse to give up easily, even if your first few attempts don’t result in a new friend(s). It’s better to take chances than not try at all.

    Keep In Mind That Friendships Can Form without Much (Or Any!) Effort or Intention

    Many friendships happen when you least expect them. This can occur during situations such as discussions or other collaborative activities in class. Rather than trying as hard as you can to be friends with specific people/those you think you might have a lot in common with, it’s encouraged to keep an open mind about generally making connections with those around you. Surprises happen, and maybe you’ll make a genuine connection with someone who you never thought would be your friend.

    Join Clubs/Extracurriculars Offered at Your School if You’re Having Difficulties Making Friends in Class

    If you’re having difficulties making new friends in your class, but still want to make new friends in general, try joining clubs/extracurriculars offered at school. You’ll arguably increase your likelihood of doing so because people often connect over something they share an interest in or passion for. In these circumstances, you could even make friends with those who aren’t in your grade as well, because said activities usually have varied age ranges.

    Though, like your old friends, you won’t be able to see some of them during class time, this is a good option for creating a more enhanced social life while also possessing the benefit of being able to do something you enjoy.

    Overall, the tips above significantly heighten your chances of making friends. If you adopt these suggestions and remain optimistic along the way, you’re on the right track to having new friends during this school year.

  • Finding Veritable Online Sources: A Guide for High School Students (French version available)

    Finding Veritable Online Sources: A Guide for High School Students (French version available)

    The internet provides a great source of knowledge. It displays itself as approachable, yet deceiving, with its global accessibility. Anyone can publish and read information on the internet, but the difficulty comes with identifying good resources.

    Below are five questions secondary students should ask themselves when evaluating websites. By considering the background, similarities, and recency of sources, it speeds up the verification process. While not foolproof, these questions provide good indicators of what kinds of resources should be used.

    1. Who is the Author?

    This sounds simple on paper: who wrote the article? Taking note of the author’s name is not enough. Evaluate the company that they may work with, their credentials such as education, and their job title.

    This CTV News article, “Nearly all of B.C. under weather advisory amid first heatwave of the summer,” makes it easy to see the authors’ credentials.

    The authors are Tahmina Aziz and Regan Hasegawa: two individuals who have their job titles clearly listed in the article. They are multi-media journalists at CTV News Vancouver, an award-winning local news station.

    While these two are journalists and not climate specialists, they interview individuals who are well-versed in the field. This is a veritable source covering the start of extreme heat in B.C., from educated journalists, backed up by professionals in areas relevant to the topic.

    1. What is the Website?

    What sort of website published the source? Sometimes URL endings can give hints as to what kind of website it is:

    • Educational institutions have “.edu” (this applies outside of Canada, as Canadian institutions use “.ca”)
    • Sections of government have “.gov” (this applies outside of Canada, as the Canadian government uses “.ca”)
    • Organizations or charities have “.org”
    • Canadian websites have “.ca”
    • Commercial businesses have “.com”

    For example, https://www.harvard.edu is the official website of Harvard University. It ends in “.edu,” signifying that it is a post-secondary institution outside of Canada.

    1. What is the Purpose?

    What is the purpose of the article? Is it to inform, to entertain, or to create a discussion? The Purdue Writing Lab has a page on purposes that groups purposes based on being informative or being persuasive.

    When an author writes to inform, they intend to teach the audience about a topic. When an author writes to persuade, they intend to sway the audience to their perspective about a topic.

    Tom Mulcair uses his experience as a former leader of the federal New Democratic Party of Canada to give his opinion in “Trudeau’s phony war against climate change.” He outlines the prime minister’s promises towards fighting climate change, but Mulcair wants the audience to come away with the perspective that this is not guaranteed.

    In contrast, Nia Williams and Ismail Shakil’s article “Canada lays out C$9.1 bln roadmap to meet 2030 climate targets” is strictly informative. The authors do not give their personal opinions on the situation.

    1. Are Other Sources Similar?

    Look for other sources that cover the same topic: do the other sources display the topic in a similar way?

    To showcase how to compare sources, I picked three articles on recent summer heat waves across Europe. All sites are from different geographical areas: the UK, the US, and Canada.

    All these sources discuss climate change (to varying degrees) as a large factor in Europe’s summer heat waves. None of these sources sugarcoat the implications and keep a serious tone intact.

    1. How Recent is the Information?

    Many websites will list the publication date and/or a date when the article was last updated. If no dates are available, try clicking links in the article (if they are there), or links on the website. If any links are broken or incorrect, it’s likely a sign to look for another source.

    Examples of publication dates and updates can be found in these two articles below:

  • Conflict Resolutions: Handling Disagreements Smoothly (French version available)

    Conflict Resolutions: Handling Disagreements Smoothly (French version available)

    There is no “I” in teamwork, so goes the adage. And as much as you want to believe that everything will go smoothly in group tasks or projects that require your participation, one way or another, there’s always a possibility that you’ll encounter a team member, or members, whose ideas will differ from yours.

    Reaching a compromise to reach an end goal is the best strategy, of course; however, that tends to be easier to say than do. However, consider these four approaches to work through differences to accomplish your mission.

    1. Take time to listen.

    As COVID forced most of us to conduct meetings and discussion in an online setting, it’s been much easier to talk over someone else or monopolize conversations, without being fully aware of it. And if you don’t agree with the views being presented, you may become easily frustrated. As a result, you tend to shut off and don’t make an effort to pay attention to what’s being said. However, keep in mind that listening to what others have to say is the first step in handling conflicts.

    1. Be empathetic and understanding.

    When you want to make a point, sometimes you get carried away and become too self-involved that you fail to recognize emotional cues from the other participants in your meeting. They may be having a tough time following the topic at hand, or they may be having issues at home that they’re not ready to talk about and are affecting their current disposition. Do all you can to drive your point home, but be sensitive in your tone and manner of speaking if you notice someone seems to be having inner turmoil.

    1. Don’t underestimate the theory of democracy.

    Everyone has their own plan to accomplish a task. Sometimes, certain factors come into play, like personal preferences or tastes. For instance, if you were assigned to do a group outing to build team rapport, and you prefer to head to a museum because you love the arts, but others have suggested a picnic at the park, then put it to a vote. This way, you and your team members come to a decision that’s fair to all.

    1. Be open to compromise.

    The skill to learn how to compromise with your peers can’t be developed overnight. However, if you open your mind to it, in due time, you’ll be a master at this. Remember, collaboration skills take practice, and they require a mindset of taking into consideration other people’s needs and working around them to meet your own needs as well.

    No matter what setting you’re in or how old you are, you’ll likely find yourself in a situation that requires you to put your conflict resolution skills in full gear. During these times, always take things in stride and remember that team effort overpowers individual effort.

     

    Sources

    MindTools. “Managing Conflict in Meetings.” https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_65.htm.

    Morreaux, Angelique de la. “How to Lead a Conflict-Resolution Meeting.” Chron. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/lead-conflictresolution-meeting-10665.html.

    Neely,  Joe. “10 Most Effective Conflict Resolution Tips for the Workplace.” Toggl. https://toggl.com/blog/conflict-resolution-tips.

  • Career Profile: Veterinarians for Large Animals

    Career Profile: Veterinarians for Large Animals

    If you have a pet, you probably take it to a veterinarian for vaccinations or to take care of injuries or illnesses. In cities, veterinarians mostly take care of animals like cats, dogs, or hamsters. In farming or ranching areas, however, they might look after large animals like cows or horses. If you like looking after animals and enjoy being outside, a career as a veterinarian for large animals might be right for you.

    These days, farmers and other people who work with large animals are concerned about a lack of veterinarians to care for large animals, especially in Manitoba. People are worried that they will have no one to help if a cow has trouble giving birth to a calf or if other medical problems occur on the farm.

    Part of the problem is that opportunities for studying to become a veterinarian are limited. Canada has only four veterinary colleges, and many people in the west attend the one in Saskatchewan. However, moving to a different province for studies can be expensive and difficult. Despite the issues, studying to be a veterinarian for large animals can still be worth the effort.

    Large animals are normally too big to take to a veterinarian’s office, and so this career normally involves going to farms and ranches to look after the cows, horses, or other animals. Hours can be long, especially in calving season, and it can sometimes be dangerous if an animal decides to kick or bite the veterinarian. The weather can also be a problem, although sometimes the work can take place in a barn or other shelter.

    Farms and ranches where large animals live are generally not very close to cities. Veterinarians for large animals usually live either in the countryside or in small towns close to where the animals are. In Ontario, salaries for people in this field start at about $19,000 per year and can rise to $145,500. Working with large animals can be quite strenuous, and veterinarians might wish to move to a more supervisory role later in their careers.

    Training for work as a veterinarian can take a long time. Normally, it involves an undergraduate degree in the sciences and then veterinary school. For most people, the whole process can take eight years of studying or even longer for some specialties. For people who love to work with animals, however, the long process can be worth the time and effort. Taking high school courses in biology or zoology, as well as mathematics and English, can help students prepare for the work.

    After finishing the training process, veterinarians for large animals might want to start their own practice or join one that is already running. Even in a larger practice, the work can be quite solitary, but having colleagues nearby can help new veterinarians deal with the pressures of the work. Being able to consult others about difficult cases can be very helpful in this profession.

    Career prospects for veterinarians working with large animals are good at the moment because of the shortage of qualified people in this field, but the situation could change in the next few years. Still, farmers and ranchers will always need veterinarians who can look after large animals, and some jobs will always be available.

    Working with large animals like cattle and horses is not for everyone, but it can be a good career for people who enjoy the outdoors and helping others. You might want to consider this very useful profession.

     

    Bibliography:

    Indeed Career Guide. “How to Become a Vet in Canada (With Steps and Duties).” https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-vet-in-canada#

    Kemp, Chelsea. “Cattle Breeder Fears Life-or-Death Calving Decisions Amid Rural Manitoba Veterinarian Shortage.” https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/vet-shortage-manitoba-large-animal-1.6733796.

    Lewis, Roy. “How to Address the Shortage of Large-Animal Veterinarians.” https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/livestock/what-we-can-do-to-addressthe-shortage-of-large-animal-vets.

    Ross University. “What is a Large Animal Veterinarian?” https://veterinary.rossu.edu/about/blog/what-is-a-large-animal-veterinarian.

    St. George’s University. “How to Become a Vet in Canada: Your Ultimate Outline.” https://www.sgu.edu/blog/veterinary/how-to-become-a-vet-in-canada/

  • Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones…But Names Can Still Hurt Me.

    Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones…But Names Can Still Hurt Me.

    We’ve all heard the saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me,” right? Well, what if I told you that saying might have some work to do when it comes to considering people’s feelings? Name-calling does hurt, and it is just one of many ways you could hurt someone’s feelings and not even know it. Let’s talk about some ways we can recognize we might have hurt someone’s feelings, and how we can make it right.

    How can I keep myself from hurting someone’s feelings in the first place?

    One of the best ways to keep yourself from hurting your friend’s feelings is to stop and think to yourself, “Would I like it if someone said this to me?” If the answer is no, then stop right there! If it would hurt your feelings, it will hurt someone else’s, too. If it’s not something you’d want someone to say to you, then don’t say it. A good way to think about it is to treat everyone the way you want to be treated.

    How do I know if I have hurt someone’s feelings?

    Sometimes, our friends will be very clear and tell us when we have hurt their feelings, but sometimes things can be a little bit trickier than that. Let’s look at some warning signs that you may have caused harm to someone’s feelings.

    • They look sad or mad after you said something.
    • They suddenly become very quiet or stop talking after a comment you made.
    • You notice a change in the way they are speaking. They may have become very short with you or seem irritated.
    • Someone tells you, “That wasn’t a very nice thing to say.”
    • You feel bad about something you said.
    • They walk/run away.
    • You said something you wouldn’t like if someone said it to you.
    • They no longer want to talk to you.
    • If it was over the phone, they stop replying to your messages or end the phone call.
    • They seem distant from you, or you get a sense that things are a little “off” between you two.

    Okay, I think I might have hurt someone’s feelings. How can I make things better?

    Everyone makes mistakes, so it’s important to remember that just because you made a mistake, it doesn’t mean you are a bad person. Making things right after hurting someone’s feelings and making sure you don’t make that same mistake again are important parts of growing up. So, what steps can you take when you’ve hurt someone’s feelings?

    • If you’ve hurt someone’s feelings, the best way to make things right again is to apologize. Apologizing shows you now understand that what you said/did was wrong, and it wasn’t something you should have said or done. Although you can’t change what you did, you are now taking the right steps to make things better for the person you hurt.
    • Make sure your apology is sincere. If you don’t mean it when you say, “I’m sorry,” you won’t be making anything better. A good apology is one that comes from the heart, and should be a shorter way of saying, “what I did was wrong. I wish I didn’t make you feel this way, and I won’t do it again.”
    • Remember, it’s important to learn from your mistakes. Make sure when you tell your friend you aren’t going to make this same mistake again, it’s the truth. Changing your behaviour when you’ve hurt someone is a great way to show you’re truly sorry.
    • Forgive yourself. Remember, it was a mistake, and we all make mistakes. What’s important is that you learn from what you did, make the right changes so it doesn’t happen again, and let yourself move on.

    Sources:

    http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/apologize.html

    http://www.answers.com/Q/How_can_you_tell_when_you_have_hurt_someone’s_feelings?#slide=7

  • How to Deal with a Failing Grade (French version available)

    How to Deal with a Failing Grade (French version available)

    No one is perfect, especially when it comes to school; after all, we’re all still learning.  Part of the learning process means that you might not completely understand everything you’re taught the very first time.  Practice is necessary, which is why we do homework, group projects, in-class assignments, and tests.  These are all ways to learn, understand, and apply the things we’re taught.

    Because these are part of the learning process, it means that sometimes, you might get a failing grade.

    What a bad grade doesn’t mean is that you’re a bad student, can’t be taught, or shouldn’t be trying to learn a certain subject.

    Getting a bad grade can be disappointing and discouraging, and you’re allowed to be upset.  However, it’s important not to let being upset make it harder for you to keep trying to learn and understand.

    There are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re dealing with a bad grade.

    Try and Keep Calm While Your Process the Grade

    Being upset is okay, but try not to let these feelings overwhelm you or become a storm of anger and frustration.  Everyone gets a bad grade at some point in their education; it’s not the end of the world.  Take some time away from thinking about your grades to help yourself calm down.  You can spend time with friends and family, enjoy a hobby, do some physical activity, or simply focus on something that isn’t school.

    Talking about the grade and your upset feelings can also help.  Find a friend, teacher, or family member you trust and share how you’re feeling.  Chances are good that they will be able to help you understand and deal with the situation.

    Ask Your Teacher for Feedback

    Your teacher’s job is to help you learn, and they don’t give out bad grades to be mean.  They are simply showing you what you still need to learn.  When you get a bad grade, talk to your teacher and ask them to show you where you made mistakes and how to fix these mistakes.  Sometimes all you need is a bit of an explanation or seeing a different way to work through a problem, in order to understand.

    Your teacher will also be able to point you toward resources that will help you learn, such as study guides, online resources, and practice questions or practice tests.  They may also be able to offer a make-up assignment or test that you can complete in order to get a better grade.

    Find New Study Strategies

    Not every student is equally good at all subjects, but because of the way a classroom is structured, usually, the teacher spends most of their time teaching everyone the same way.  Everyone learns slightly differently, and if you get a bad grade, it might simply be that you need to find a new way of studying the material that works better for you.

    This could be as simple as spending more time studying and doing practice questions for subjects you have trouble with, asking your teacher to explain it a different way, or studying with a friend and helping each other learn the material.

    Or, it could be as intensive as finding a tutor, or seeking out hands-on extra-curricular programs that can help you learn.  Your teachers, guidance counsellors, family members, and local libraries are all good resources to speak with when you are looking for new ways to study a subject.

    The most important thing to remember is that sometimes a bad grade is just part of the learning process.  All it means is that you still have some learning to do.

     

    Sources

    Dolin, Ann. “How To Handle Bad Grades: A Practical Guide For Parents.” Educational Connections. https://ectutoring.com/bad-grades.

    Ekkanath, Shivani. “6 Smart Tips for Dealing With a Bad Grade.” CollegeXpress. https://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/majors-and-academics/blog/6-tips-dealing-bad-grade/.

    Pritchard, Ashley. “How to Deal With a Bad Grade.” WikiHow. https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Bad-Grade.

  • The Health Benefits of Swimming and Tips for Practicing Swimming (French version available)

    The Health Benefits of Swimming and Tips for Practicing Swimming (French version available)

    Swimming is an activity that people of all ages can do. It has many health benefits, and it is great for your body as well as your mind.  If you don’t swim regularly, maybe this article will convince you to hop in the pool more often!

    So, what are some of the benefits of making swimming a habit?

    It Can Reduce Stress

    Like other exercises, swimming can reduce your stress. It can help you keep your mind off of things that could be stressing you. When you exercise, your body reduces the stress hormones and releases endorphins. Endorphins are natural “feel-good” chemicals that help boost your mood. If you’re feeling stressed, go for a swim and you will feel better by the time you get out.

    It Works Out Your Entire Body

    Swimming works out your entire body. It may seem like your arms and legs do most of the work, but that is not the case. Swimming can strengthen your core, tone muscles, build strength and endurance, and also increase your heart rate. When swimming, you will feel a burn in your body in as little as 20 minutes. There are many different strokes you could do. Each of these strokes focuses on different muscle groups. These strokes include breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly, and more.

    It Has a Lower Impact on Your Joints

    Most workouts are either high intensity and hard on your joints or low intensity and easy on your joints. Swimming has a lower impact than other cardio exercises. This is because water holds you up and will reduce the stress and the impact on your joints. Since you are being held up by the water, your chances of injury are reduced.

    Tips for Practicing Swimming

    • Don’t Waste Your Breath

    You may end up inhaling water if you gasp for air every time your head reaches the surface. Instead, you should exhale all the air from your lungs before taking another breath. Beginners usually need to take a breath more often, but as you build endurance, you’ll be able to control your breath much better. When taking a breath, make sure to alternate sides. This will reduce the strain on your neck and shoulders.

    • Keep Practicing

    When you watch professional swimmers swim, you may think that they make it look easy and relaxed. This is because they have been practicing for a very long time and still continue practicing. In order to improve your swimming skills, it is important to keep practicing.

    • Get Feedback

    Receiving and listening to feedback is a good way to know what you are great at doing and what you need to work on. If you can, try to get a coach or a friend to watch you swim and later give you feedback. Another option is to record yourself swimming. The next time you swim, make sure to keep the feedback in mind.

    If you’re looking for a low-impact, stress-reducing workout for your entire body, then go hit the pool!

     

    Resources

    Bean, Matt. “Seven Steps To Better Swimming Technique.” Runner’s World. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/triathlon/a764520/seven-steps-to-better-swimming-technique/.

    Berry, Jennifer. “Endorphins: Effects and how to increase levels.” Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320839.

    House, Lydia and Morgan Fargo. “12 major benefits of swimming that’ll convince you to take it up, from better sleep to weight loss.” Women’sHealth. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/g27268961/benefits-of-swimming/.

    Marcin, Ashley. “What Are the Top 12 Benefits of Swimming?” Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-swimming#get-started.

    Petty, Amber. “13 Reasons to Just Keep Swimming.” Greatist. https://greatist.com/health/benefits-of-swimming.

    Poirier-Leroy, Olivier. “Swimming Tips: The 7 Fundamentals of Faster Swimming.” YourSwimBook. https://www.yourswimlog.com/swimming-tips/.

  • Saving the World One Project at a Time: A Profile of Environmental Engineers

    Saving the World One Project at a Time: A Profile of Environmental Engineers

    The world is changing at a rate like never before. City populations are getting bigger and technology is more advanced. That has a major impact on the environment. We are faced with problems such as pollution, the creation of new laws, and how land should be used. This is done with the help of environmental engineers. These professionals use their education, skills, and technology to help find solutions to growing problems related to air, water, soil, and more.

    Environmental engineers work either in an office environment or in the field. They have the responsibility of measuring the impact of projects run by the government or companies and offer advice on how laws and other issues may affect projects. In addition, they test the quality of the air and water, make sure waste and garbage from projects do not harm the planet, and help design systems to help the environment. These engineers may get to travel to different locations and work on many different projects that have a huge impact on the world. On the other hand, there is also a lot of stress in dealing with major developments run by the government or large companies. Environmental engineers have a huge responsibility to make sure the environment is not harmed.

    The salary in this career field can range from about $51,000 to $90,00. The average salary is about $67,000. The career outlook for this job can be seen by looking at the field of civil engineering, which this career is a part of. From 2014 to 2024, it is estimated there were about as many people looking for civil engineering jobs in Canada as there are positions with about 17,000 openings and 16,600 job seekers. This means that, while there will be competition, finding a job is very much possible.

    Environmental engineers may work for government agencies or consulting firms, as well as large companies in industries for forestry, mining, and more. This means there is a lot of potential to work in many different locations for different types of organizations. Your role can grow from writing proposals and assisting in small projects to designing technology and playing a part in major developments that affect millions of people.

    If this career is of interest to you, then you will want to work towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field. For more advanced positions, you will require a master’s degree in a related engineering field or even a doctorate. Depending on where you live, you may need to obtain licensing from the association of professional engineers for that province. It is not an easy path, but it is most definitely a rewarding one.

    Environmental engineers may not have a flashy role that will make them famous, but they have the opportunity to make sure major projects do not harm the environment. This very important role helps to make the planet livable for humans for many years to come. Environmental engineers are not just working to help people today but striving to help all the people who will come after us.

    Sources:

    PayScale. “Environmental Engineer Salary.” https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Environmental_Engineer/Salary