#MyGBC George Brown College

On this episode of the podcast we're talking about housing for students at George Brown College. If you have been reading the news, or looking for housing yourself, you may be aware that rents are at an all-time high and ideal housing options are far and few between. So, what do we do about that? We speak to Brent and Daniel from Campus Planning. They're working on the Student Housing Study, a project of George Brown College that was started this spring and is working to understand, inform, and identify solutions for student housing. Tune-in and learn more about it! 

 

 

Key Moments: 

2:30 – What is the Student Housing Study and what work has been done up until now 

5:07 – How students responded to the housing survey (housing preferences, current budgets etc) 

8:44 – Examples of short-term and long-term solutions to housing 

12:04 – How George Brown College housing needs are different than a typical University housing needs 

14:54 – What's next for the Housing Study research (developing a new students residence?) 

18:18 – Opportunities for students to get involved and have a say 

 

 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/student-housing-working-group 

https://www.georgebrown.ca/facilities-sustainability/campus-planning 

Over the past year our hosts have been asking guests the same question in all our interviews, "how do you take care of your mental health while you're in school?" And today we are bringing you some of the answers that we captured! Hosts, Jada and Ian, will be listening to five clips from past interviews and discussing what they think about their mental health tips. Tune in to hear their thoughts on giving yourself grace, the importance of sleep, connecting with friends outside of school and more. 



Key Moments: 

1:15 – Burnout, breaks, sharing your feelings and more 

3:40 – Finding time for yourself every day, "allowing yourself grace"  

6:08 – Time management and asking for help 

8:17 – Insights for international students, finding friends, interests, journalling and more 

13:00 – Sleep, rest and resetting 



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



Email: letstalk@georgebrown.ca

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with everything you need to get done in a semester and wonder where your own life has gone? Well, then this episode is for you. New hosts, Jada and Ian, provide some tips and strategies for balancing your school-life with the rest of your life, so you can feel more connected to yourself and able to manage all the tasks ahead! Tune in to this short, 5mins episode to learn more. 

 

 

Key Moments: 

 

1:10 – Understanding that school isn't everything 

1:46 – How to explore what else you enjoy 

2:33 – Staying organized on the school side of things 

3:07 – Planning and enjoying your breaks 

3:55 – How scheduling fun and downtime makes a difference 

Have you ever talked to a grandparent or elder and felt like you gained a whole new perspective on life? Well in this first episode of Season 8, new host, Jada, talks to Recreation Management in Gerontology student, Aliza Kassam about what it's like to work with older adults. They discuss, not only the core courses that shape the program, but the unique and memorable moments she has had working with seniors and more that inspires her passion in the field. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and learn all about it!  

 



Key Moments: 

1:48 – The core courses of the program, Aliza's background experience and the learning experience at college 

6:20 – The most demanding aspect of the program and how to overcome it 

7:28 – A memorable moment using behavioural approaches to increase wellness 

10:15 – What placements are like in the program 

12:38 – How the program changes your perspective on aging 

14:58 – Career and education pathways in the field and Aliza's career goals 

18:36 – How to prioritize your well-being, while balancing the demands of school and life 

 

Counselling Services for Students: https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/counselling 

@gbc.studentlife 

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It's a new semester and a new season of the My GBC Podcast! Last semester, we enjoyed so many fruitful interviews on the podcast that we're taking the lessons we've learned from our guests and bringing them all to you as a Masterclass episode! Looking for ways to reflect on your academic performance? This is the episode for you. Featuring clips from our interviews over the past semester, you'll get some practical tips, as well as some long-term perspectives on how to approach your learning in a way that will works best for you. So, tune in and get started! 

 

Key Moments: 

2:30 – Asking questions and being confident in not knowing 

6:50 - Time management, tools and writing things down strategically 

15:00 – Taking in feedback, knowing yourself and learning how to learn 

20:30  - Being curious and working with your interests 

 

Tutoring and Learning Centre: https://www.georgebrown.ca/tutoring-and-learning-centre  

Library Learning Commons: https://www.georgebrown.ca/library-learning-commons  

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

On April 9th, something memorable and exciting took place: the launch of Citronino vodka, a product with a compelling backstory. This vodka isn't just any spirit; it's the culmination of an innovative project from students and staff in the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts, aimed at recycling waste from classrooms and transforming it into a valuable distillate. Tune-in to learn how upwards of 400 students, a local distillery and a group of dedicate staff worked together to save waste and create a delicious and sustainable new product. 



 

Key Moments: 

3:02 – What the launch event was like and a description of the Citronino drink 

7:50 – How the Citronino project came together, with the help of students! 

10:36 – Who was involved in planning and how they made it happen 

14:58 & 20:00 – The guiding theme of sustainability 

16:08 – How important collaboration is for a sustainability project to come together 

24:09 – How being part of a hands-on project changes your motivation for environmental work 

28:50 – Inspiration for the future 

 

More about the project: https://youtu.be/pkDZ6LwHsxg?si=yCHseI12TaAZjYvZ