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Personal trials and tribulations shape Georgian graduate for a bright future in law

More than a thousand students are getting ready to cross the stage at Georgian’s convocation ceremony tomorrow. Along with her peers, Barrie resident Tammy Reyes Avila will look back on her time at Georgian with fond memories and reflect on how she persevered to get here.  Tammy is graduating from […]

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Terms every Georgian student needs to know

The first few weeks at Georgian can be a confusing time as you try to learn the Georgian lingo. Here is a helpful list of must-know terms to get you started! 1. Student portal The student portal is a central online hub where you go to access all of your […]

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Top seven reasons to come to Orientation 

In-person Academic Orientation is your opportunity to learn what your experience as a student will be like.

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Personal trials and tribulations shape Georgian graduate for a bright future in law

More than a thousand students are getting ready to cross the stage at Georgian’s convocation ceremony tomorrow. Along with her peers, Barrie resident Tammy Reyes Avila will look back on her time at Georgian with fond memories and reflect on how she persevered to get here.  Tammy is graduating from […]

A student stands in front of an automated service station and enters her request on the touch screen
Terms every Georgian student needs to know

The first few weeks at Georgian can be a confusing time as you try to learn the Georgian lingo. Here is a helpful list of must-know terms to get you started! 1. Student portal The student portal is a central online hub where you go to access all of your […]

Two students at Orientation with Georgian-branded thundersticks and face paint
Top seven reasons to come to Orientation 

In-person Academic Orientation is your opportunity to learn what your experience as a student will be like.

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Georgian College joins Esport Canada Post-Secondary

Georgian College is pleased to announce that it has joined Esport Canada Post-Secondary (ECPS). This opportunity provides a valuable connection with like-minded schools to learn best practices and share student success ideas to grow esports at the college and across other institutions. As an independent advisory board, Esport Canada Post-Secondary […]

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This Sunday, July 24, is International Self-care Day!

Self-care is a foundation to help manage stress and overwhelming events in your life. Taking care of yourself is just as important as your studies and can be as simple as taking a five-minute break. Self-care has been known to have a multitude of benefits, such as: Reduce anxiety and […]

Top things to do after class around South Georgian Bay

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the South Georgian Bay Campus in Collingwood? You can have a blast in your community this summer! Head to Sunset Point Park or one of the many parks around South Georgian Bay. Grab your hiking shoes or bike and explore […]

Four women jumping off stand up paddle boards in Lake Simcoe in Barrie, Ontario
Top things to do around every Georgian campus

While it is important in college to dedicate time to your studies, experiencing the four-season playground available around each Georgian campus is perfect when it is time for a break. The area offers some great outdoor and indoor experiences year-round to enrich your college experience. Click on the buttons dedicated […]

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Top things to do after class around Grey Bruce

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Owen Sound Campus? Summer is one of the best times of the year to get out and explore your surroundings! Explore the art of one of Canada’s iconic painters at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery. Check out one of […]

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Top things to do after class around Barrie

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Barrie Campus? Looking for something fun to do? Tour a brewery! Check out Flying Monkeys Brewery, Barnstormer Brewing Company or Redline Brewhouse. Walk, bike or rollerblade along our beautiful waterfront. You can also go paddleboarding. Grab your kayak, or […]

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Top things to do after class in cottage country

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Muskoka Campus in Bracebridge? Looking for something fun to do this four-season playground? Go hiking at Huckleberry Rock Lookout Trail. Head down the road to the Muskoka Brewery and enjoy the outdoor patio or a fresh, tasty brew! Check […]

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Top summer things to do after class around Georgian Bay

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Midland Campus? Looking for something fun to do? Love movies? There’s always something great playing at Galaxy Cinemas. ​Hop on your bike or lace up your runners to explore Midland on one of the many crisscrossing recreational trails. Into art? […]

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Top things to do after class in Orillia

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Orillia Campus? Looking for something fun to do ? Spend some time at the Orillia waterfront – a stone’s throw from downtown. You can even visit French’s historic hot dog stand, which has been around since 1920! Practise your flips, […]

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