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In this episode, Pantea sits down with Abby and Marilia, two Peer Mentors from the PeerMentor+ program at George Brown. They talk about how students can get support through one-on-one drop-ins as well as group sessions. Everything, from assistance with online platforms, to sharing ideas and emotions, is part of their work. Tune-in and learn more about how PeerMentor+ can help you!    Highlights: ...

Last week we saw a new cohort of grads cross the stage at Meridian Hall and celebrate their convocations. Congratulations grads! Once you are officially a GBC Alumni, you get perks, discounts and more benefits. To fill you in on the details, we're doing an encore episode of our conversation with Alumni Services, originally released last semester. If you just graduated (or if you just like to k...

This week, we sat down with Wren Alden from the office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services to talk all about 2SLGBTQ+ Pride and why it's important. We learned a lot! So, if you're curious and want to learn more about gender identity, allyship or how Pride festivals began in the first place, take a listen to this conversation.    2:25 – Why is Pride important?  3:43 – Stonewall...

This episode, Pantea and Claire review a variety of George Brown services at the Week 3 Service Fair using recordings captured during the fair at St. James campus. Tune-in for fun and insightful snippets and reflections about Peer Mentor support, the Black Student Success Network, Athletics services and much more!  Check out the services: @gbc.studentlife @gbc_library @gbc.orientation @bssn_gbc @g...

Warning: Listening may enrich your college experience! This week we talked to Davor from Student Life and he gave us plenty of reasons to get involved in Student Life Services and start following @gbc.studentlife now. Whether you want to get some volunteer experience for your resume, meet new people, or get connected to unique cultural events on and off-campus, this is a good episode to checkout.

Do you need help paying for college? This episode answers all your questions about how to apply for Student Awards!  Episode Highlight include:  1:07 – Differences between Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships and some examples.  3:13 – Eligibility and how to show financial need  4:44 – Spring semester awards  5:19 – How to fill out applications for multiple awards  6:40 – Why it's important to a...

For the second episode of this semester, host Pantea, sits down with two other students, Aliza and Eli to talk about their experiences as students at George Brown College. The three talk about class environments and professors, how to get a job on campus, how to make new friends in Toronto, plus lots more!     Don't forget to follow and check out these pages for more student life info:  @gbc.s...

Welcome back to the MyGBCPodcast and to the first episode of Season 5! This episode, we are introducing you to our new Host of the podcast, Pantea Kouhpayeh! We talk about, not just her academic life, but how she has made a life for herself at George Brown College, after travelling to Canada as an international student and learning to live in Toronto. Plus, we get a glimpse into some of her favour...

As we approach the end of the semester, we decided to talk to Alumni Services to find out what happens next after we graduate. Lucky for us at George Brown, there are a lot of benefits still available to grads. Tune in to get the details! Plus, peruse more at  www.georgebrown.ca/alumni   Episode Highlights 1:18 – What is Alumni Services?  4:12 – Overview of supports available to grads  5:57 – A we...

This episode, we're back with the second half of our conversation with GBC athletes, Victoria and Finley. In this segment we talk about Victoria's most exciting game this season, how to manage your time getting schoolwork done with an extracurricular, and how to find and watch GBC Varsity and Intramural games online. Don't forget to follow @gbchuskies for more.

This week's episode of the MyGBCPodcast shares some really important and helpful information about how to support yourself and others around instances of sexual and gender-based violence. Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Response Advisor, Aryan Esgandanian also speaks about what consent is (and is not) and more. For further supports on this topic, please see below. Sexual and Gender Based Viol...

How do you study when you can't afford to eat? Food prices have gone way up recently, along with other costs of living. It can be hard to find nutritious food that's also affordable, but at George Brown, we have a hidden treasure: the Good Food Market. In this episode, the GFM Coordinator, Torsten Hamelin, talks to Arantxa about the market, the universal right to food, mor...

Both Arantxa and Claire speak to Kizzy Rodney, the Director of External and Community Relations at GBC, about diversity within the definition of "women", crossing the boundaries that traditionally hold us back and making space for women and all genders to have their contributions recognized. Plus, what would a world of gender equity look like?

What do you know about the George Brown Huskies? Our athletes have been competing across the province week after week and making a splash! This episode is the first half of a big conversation we had with two GBC Athletes, Victoria Broomer and Finlay Butler, who tell us all about their journey as college athletes. Plus, we learn more about GBC athletics and recreation services, from GBC Sports Info...

This Episode we had a great conversation with Abisola and Deliah from the Black Student Success Network. They talk about the importance of continuing to look back on Black history during Black Futures Month and all year long. They also shared some of the exciting events and programs that BSSN will be offering this semester! Tune in to hear their perspectives, plus learn about Black student support...

Indigenous Students Support Specialist, Lisa Zangerl, talks to Arantxa about how we all play a role in Indigenous Initiatives at GBC. Plus, we learn who the Elders are, details on Indigenous Awards and Scholarships and the new Indigenous center at Waterfront campus.

In this extra special episode, we had the chance to sit down with President Fearon and pick his mind about the opportunities and challenges of being a student. Plus- we got a unique view on his world by weaving in questions about his favourite songs and artists! Get to know the tunes that motivate and inspire your President. Do you share any of his music taste?

The more we can do online, the more we risk! But what are the risks? How do phishing emails work? If you don’t like the idea of posting all your passwords on Twitter, then you might want to consider some strategies to protect your information. Tune into our conversation with GBC Director of Cyber Security, Aren Armenak to learn all about it. cybersecurity@georgebrown.ca

GBC Counsellor, Natasha, comes on to talk to Arantxa about dealing with mental health. This conversation was really helpful, with insights about how we cope when we’re feeling spun-out, what it means to do something mindfully, when distractions can be helpful and lots more.

How do you experience the world based on your identity? What is the connection between mental health and racism? Arantxa speaks to Nadia Richards from the Office of Anti-Racism Equity and Human Rights Services about how OAREHRS helps support all student identities. Plus, learn about concepts like “intersectionality” and find out what you can gain from the Anti-Racism E-Course. Content Warning: thi...

This week, Arantxa speaks with Raymund from the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights about the "Say My Name" campaign that launched at George Brown this semester. We learn how just learning to say someone's name correctly can help bridge a gap between cultures, create connection and a deeper sense of belonging. Learn more at: www.georgebrown.ca/Say-My-Name

Did you know that George Brown has $1000’s of dollars available to students every semester? This episode, we talk to Hazel from the Student Awards Office about how to apply to Awards and Scholarships? What makes an application stand out and more. Learn more about awards: https://www.georgebrown.ca/apply/financial-aid/awards-and-scholarships  

We're kicking off season 3 with a conversation between two students about their fears, hopes and dreams for this semester! Arantxa and guest, Shouvik, talk about what success means to them this year, the importance of meeting new people and lots more. Tune in and see if you can answer some of these questions for yourself, as you follow along.

Do you need some inspiration? In this reflective episode, Aranxta speaks to VP Students, Chris McGrath about bombing his first year of university, continuing to follow his passion, asking for help when you’re not even sure what the problem is, and much more! Goal-setting tips sourced from: https://www.lucidchart.com/blog/the-ultimate-goal-setting-process-in-7-steps

Arantxa speaks to GBC Career Advisor, Robert Campiti, about what to consider when moving into your career. Tune in to hear about which sectors are hiring right now, what skills you can emphasize, how to remain motivated in your job search and more.  Careers Services are free and available to all GBC Students:  www.georgebrown.ca/careers  Email: careerscentre@georgebrown.ca Call 416-...