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That’s a Wrap

The winter coats are almost in storage; the Brewed Awakenings caffeine runs are winding down, and those final grades are hitting the portal. Whether you’re officially a graduate, heading into a summer semester, or just taking a well-deserved break, congratulations—you made it.

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The Experience Paradox: How to get it when you don’t have it

"Experience required" is the ultimate catch-22 for students. How are you supposed to get the job if you need the job to get the experience? The truth is, you’re likely sitting on more experience than you realize, you’re just using the wrong vocabulary to describe it. In the second part of our professional development series, we’re breaking down the Experience Paradox and providing a translation guide to help you turn classroom wins into career opportunities.

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Micro-Advice From People You Want To Hear From: The Internal Pivot

We’ve all seen the headlines: “10 Habits of the World’s Wealthiest People” or “What I Wish I Knew Before I Made My First Million.” It’s polished, it’s aspirational, and frankly, it usually feels like it’s written for a completely different species. When you’re a student staring down a terrifyingly blank job board, a billionaire's advice on optimizing your morning routine feels like a slap in the face.

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Black History Month at the MSA

Black History Month is a time to recognize, reflect on, and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and leadership of Black communities, past and present. Taking place each February, it creates space to acknowledge histories that have long been overlooked, while also celebrating the ongoing impact Black individuals continue to have across culture, education, activism, and leadership.

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Art and culture are coming to life in the hallways of Mohawk College

While it’s been on the wall since late summer, we’re excited to invite the community to a casual mural unveiling on January 28 — a chance to celebrate this vibrant piece of art and what it means for our community. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop by throughout the day to view the mural and take it in.

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Momentum Over Motivation: The Secret to Beating Procrastination in College

We’ve all been there—it’s exam season, and suddenly everything except studying feels urgent. Cleaning your room? Sure. Scrolling TikTok for “study hacks”? Definitely. Actually sitting down to start that review? Somehow impossible. The truth is, procrastination isn’t about laziness. It’s usually a stress response—a way our brains try to protect us from feeling overwhelmed or anxious about doing something that matters. When everything feels too big, our motivation tends to shut down.

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