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We're back again this week because we have an extra special episode to let you know about Black Futures Month! If you haven't heard about BF month before, it happens every February and it aims to acknowledge the history of the Black community while celebrating the resilience and excellence that the community has shown over time. We were lucky enough to speak to Abisola Asha, who is the Bla...

Earlier in January, we reached out in our Instagram Stories to ask you if you had any questions about GBC that you wanted us to answer on the MyGBCPodcast. Now, we've got your answers! We received a lot of questions, so we are answering half of them now and half in an episode later this semester. In this episode, we cover where to find program information, how to join online classes, questions...

What skills do a Designer and a Doctor have in common? In today's episode, we speak to 3rd year Brand Design student, Nina Hidaka and explore her experiences, from the core courses that shape her education to the exciting projects that have sparked her creativity. We learn about the challenges and joys of being a part of the design community, and hear about the impressive projects she get to w...

Are you a Winter person? In case you're not (or if you are and want to enjoy the Winter season even more) today's episode is a winter survival guide for you. We're dishing out five practical tips on how to make the most of Toronto's winter, from subway savvy reading to budget-friendly indoor adventures. So, grab a hot beverage, snuggle up, and let's conquer the winter blues tog...

What is a Co-op, versus a Field Placement? And how can you get a good Co-op or Placement? In this episode, we answer these questions, plus cover some strategies and best practices to make your time worthwhile and to be successful. You can now tune-in to this in-depth interview with two George Brown Co-op/Placement Coordinators, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Youtube.    Key Moments:   3:40 - What i...

You did it! You made it to the end of the semester! It's time to celebrate. Join the MyGBCPodcast host, Pantea, and producer, Claire, as we discuss our favourite episodes from this past season and give you a little sneak-peak of what's to come in the Winter 2024 season.    Highlights:  3:08 – Claire and Pantea's favourite episodes from this semester  11:10 – Preview of next semester&#3...

Looking for some good book or TV show recommendations for the holidays? In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kizzy Rodney, the Associate Vice-President of External and Community Relations at George Brown College. Kizzy creates valuable partnerships for the social and economic development of George Brown College. But, from that work, and her journeys in life, she tak...

This week, on the MyGBCPodcast we wanted to provide some tips that focus on your well-being, as we know that increased stress throughout the semester can make it hard to focus and get work done. So let's talk about sleep. It's funny how the one thing we do, that is, essentially, doing nothing, can have some of the biggest benefits to our health and productivity. Tune in for 5 quick tips th...

As the days get shorter and darker, it can be hard to keep the spirits up. Especially, when you're dealing with big assignments and the overall stress of the semester. But, you don't have to do it alone. If you've listened to our past episodes, you might've come across one from last semester with the Community Care Centre. This week, we're re-hashing that conversation as a remi...

In this episode Pantea sat down with two Student Ambassadors from the Orientation team to learn about what will be happening at George Brown College's Fall 2023 Orientation and why it's a good idea to attend. Check the highlights, below, for more clues and tune in to get the details! Highlights:    1:45 – What is the point of Orientation?  4:21 – Tours being offered during Orientation  6:0...

This week, we dig into one of the most shining programs at George Brown College; Jewelry! In this 20-minute conversation, we mine some gems out of the topic with Jewelry student, Samantha Yeung, learning about the focused and artful work of goldsmithing and crafting precious metals. Host, Pantea, also uncovers the kinds of academic and career pathways someone can follow through this sparkling fiel...

Did you know the Student Association offers free, non-perishable foods to any students experiencing food insecurity? The Student Nutrition Access Program understands that being a student - especially in Toronto - is expensive and you deserve to access the food you need to get through the semester. Pantea sat down with Jessica Somersall, the Community Services Coordinator at SNAP and learned a lot...

We're halfway through the semester and you might be wondering how you can improve your grades on tests and assignments. So, this week, we have five quick, but game-changing, tips that can help you get a handle on your grades! Tune-in to get started.

Did you know you can start in a Baking program and switch to Architecture? This week, we're back with another student program spotlight, as Pantea speaks with Denilen, an Architecture student in the three year, advanced diploma program, about her academic journey and experience. Tune in to learn about the creative, challenging and rewarding sides of being an Architecture student.    Highlights...

Sometimes it helps to talk to other students about the ups and downs of college life. Last semester we interviewed two Peer Mentors from the PeerMentor+ program. We're re-releasing this conversation in case you missed it and could use some help this semester. Tune-in to learn all about peer support at George Brown College.     Highlights:  2:50 – Group and one-on-one sessions   6:18 – What top...

If you are a Black student at George Brown College there is a place for you to build community and find success. The Black Student Success Network is a great place to get academic, social and career support. Tune into this episode to meet three of the great staff at BSSN, hear their stories on how they found BSSN and what's on offer this semester.    1:40 – Introducing our guests: Wangeshi, Ol...

Applications for Awards and Scholarships are open now until Oct 7th!  If you've never applied for awards before, or you just need some help this time around, Pantea is here with some great tips to help you ace those applications. Tune-in to get started!    Highlights:  1:31 – Tip #1: Tell your money tale  2:32 – Tip #2: Fuel the flames of passion  3:35 – Tip #3: Craft your mini biography  4:35...

Curious about the diverse programs offered at @GBCollege? Sometimes, exploring different paths can light up new insights into your journey. Join us for our 'Student Program Interview' series, where we take you deep into a specific GBC program each month.    In this episode, Pantea sits down with Bethany Parkhouse, a current student in the Acting 101 program. Get ready for an enlightening d...

As we start a new semester, many of us are arriving to Toronto for the first time, or we're committing to another year of studies in this city, but what do we really know about the land and environment that we live off of while we're here? This week, we had the honour of speaking with Indigenous rights advocate, Maurice Switzer, about the treaties that allow us to make a home here and what...

Looking forward to school? Feeling nervous? Either way, now is the time to set yourself up for a successful semester. Join Pantea in this episode to learn some key tips that will help you make the most of your semester this fall. Highlights: 0:51 - How to create your ultimate study space 1:54 - Getting familiar with campus resources 2:58 - How to master time management 4:04 - Ways to connect and c...

After a temporary closure due to covid and other unforeseen situations, we are excited to bring you some positive news. Our 200 King street building is now open! You can now go and explore the updated campus, improved facilities, and services available to you. In this episode, Pantea speaks with Ashley Sullivan about what's new and what's different for life on St James campus. Highlights: ...

As we approach the end of our semester, some of you may be graduating and looking for jobs in your field soon. But landing a job can be challenging sometimes, so we wanted to take a look at one particular challenge of the job search process that can cause some of us a lot of stress, and that is, Interviews! In this episode, we spoke to Sangeetha Dikshit from GBC Careers Services and got a thorough...

As things get busier and course work gets more demanding, we wanted to bring you an episode that talks about how to manage your mental health. Last year, we interviewed one of the George Brown counsellors, Natasha, and learned how to notice and address signs of stress and anxiety, as they arise. Tune-in to learn what you can do to improve your mental health while in school. Highlights:  2:04 – Mos...

We had a great time sitting down with Charlene from the Community Care Centre and talking about one of the best places to be on campus. The CCC treats all students with dignity, offers care through resources, conversations and comfortable spaces. Tune in to learn more about what the Community Care Centre offers!    Highlights:  2:15 – Programming and activities offered at CCC  3:58  - Connecting t...

It's that time of the semester where you might be getting some grades back and wondering how to study better for your next tests and essays. Well, luckily, this encore episode from last season has a lot of helpful tips for you. It's an interview with one of the Tutors from the Tutoring and Learning Centre. Our host at the time, Arantxa, spoke to them about study tips, how to write a thesis...