G is for Graduate Studies!

At the Mount we focus on both undergraduate AND graduate level studies. Like Melanie said in the letter “E” the Mount is all about excellence, and it shows in our graduate programs. Take for instance our Masters of Applied Human Nutrition – it’s the only graduate program in nutrition in Atlantic Canada. And our Public Relations program is unique too – it’s the only one in the country. And if you want to go big, check out our Education program. There you’ll study with classmates from around the world!

With opportunities like this, our dedication to graduate studies is undeniable. Check out all our offerings:

Applied Human Nutrition
Child and Youth Study
Education
Family Studies and Gerontology
Public Relations
Tourism Management
Women's Studies

Brought to you by the letter G

F is for FUN!

There are sooo many fun things to do at the Mount!

Join a society, cheer for a sports team- play on one, get involved in the Student's Union, participate in frosh week, attend Mr. Mount, participate in Mr. Mount, attend the variety show, attend multicultural night... the list goes on and on...

Check out mountstudents.ca for info about student life!

My top 5 "Fun Mount Moments"

5. Hanging out in residence on snow days with hot chocolate and everyone watching a movie

4. Cheering our Mystic basketball teams to an undefeated season 2 yrs in a row

3. Seeing guys finally discover what it's like to wear heels and tights in the Mr. Mount competition.

2. Frosh week!

1. Getting that diploma in hand!

Brought to you by the letter F

Ciao 4 now!

E is for Excellence!

That's right...excellence.

Who doesn't want to be excellent, or excell, or go to a university that prides itself on excellence?

Well certainly not me!!!

Excellence Innovation Discovery

That's The Mount motto!

A small university with a global outlook, The Mount fosters academic excellence and educates the leaders of tomorrow (That's YOU!). The sense of community and personalized approach to education means class sizes are small, and students have access to high-quality faculty and opportunities to be involved in research. In fact, The Mount has among the smallest class sizes in Canada!

I know what you're thinking...."Excellent"

And yes, yes it is!

Brought to you by the letter E.

Ciao 4 now!

D is for Detour!

Well it's time for another funny Melanie story.

So today I was traveling from PEI back to Halifax, and...silly me... I was relying on my GPS to get me home. Well we (me and another recruiter) were on our way to what we thought was the Confederation Bridge when we realized the GPS was directing us to the fastest route back which was....you guessed it, the FERRY! We realized pretty much right at the terminal that we were not headed towards the bridge...and the bridge was now 2 HOURS away! We both had to be back for meetings so we kind of panicked and went to the info booth to find that the next Ferry was leaving in 5MINS...we JUST made it!

So our detour turned out to be the best mistake of the day! We made the Ferry and got back earlier than we would have if we took the bridge. What does this have to do with The Mount? Well I think that it kind of works as a metaphor for the decisions you have to make coming up. How do you decide where to go? What if you aren't going in the direction you planned? It just shows that going with the original plan isn't always the best idea. Trying to choose a program might be challenging, but there is always room to change your mind. Just because you always planned to take a certain program or go to a certain university doesn't mean you can't choose a different path. Take a different course every once in a while, you never know what you might stumble upon. Sometimes mistakes help you make great discoveries!

Brought to you by the letter "D"

Ciao 4 now!

C is for Crow!

Crow?

Yes...crow... The Mount property has lots of crows at certain times of year. There are many stories that surround why these birds are around campus. Want to hear them? You will have to come to campus to find out!...In the meantime I will tell you about our famous lounge area on campus, "The Crow's Nest" so named because of the crows on campus.

The Crow's Nest is a small lounge area that really feels like a living room. There is a TV, couches, computers with internet access and a printer. The Cornerstore is also right next door so you can grab a snack, a cup of coffee or one of many other options to enjoy in this warm and cozy study/hangout area on campus.

Brought to you by the letter "C"

Ciao 4 now!

B is for Business

As in

"Let's get down to Business" or

"Business is Business" or

"Mind your own Business" OR

Bachelor of Business Administration

A Bachelor of Business Administration at The Mount prepares you for a career by offering small class sizes, great professors and practical experience. There is an optional co-op program that provides you with about a year worth of experience so you can test out some different work options before jumping right into a career.

The program provides in-depth knowledge in at least one of the functional areas of business: accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, tourism, general business studies and hospitality management!

For more info check out Business Administration at The Mount

Brought to you by the letter B!

Ciao 4 now!

A is for Apple!

Hello Everyone!

So I'm starting the ABC's of The Mount... What are the ABC's of The Mount you ask?

Well they are the basics of why The Mount is the BEST University around.

Soooo

A is for Apple...and Aramark

What do the two have in common? Well Aramark is our food provider on campus. They are all about bringing healthy and tasty choices to the students of the Mount.

Our meal plan works as a declining balance, so you pay only for what you eat which means NO money wasted! Check out ARAMARK for more info! Meal plans are also included with your residence fees and are mandatory in Assisi and Birches 1-4.

Brought to you by the letter "A". Stay tuned...tomorrow is...you guessed it "B"!

Ciao 4 now!

This is what November means...

Hello readers!
I am reporting to you from Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. It is beautiful, sunny, and around 30 degrees celsius everyday! A little different than our campus in Halifax, but I am still near the water and I feel at home.

While this time of year is busy for us recruitment folks, I was thinking to myself today that I want to share some advice with students out there. I remember while studying that November is always a busy, busy month for university or college students (who I work with a lot). It is also a hectic time for students in high school. I can relate to all of you in feeling the crunch of November, and I don't just mean those leaves under your feet!

What I want to remind you all to do is remember to take some "breathing" time everyday. At this time of year for university of college students, you are up to your eyes and ears in group projects, research papers, and exams are looming just around the corner. Everyday you must do one or two of the following: sit back and eat a full meal without studying at the same time, or head up to the Fitness Centre and rock a step class, or run, run, run on the treadmills. Read some silly gossip on the Internet. Look at pictures on Facebook (even some of ours! I will have a lot of new ones up next week!).

For students out there in high school. If we haven't been to your school to visit yet - hold on - we're almost there!! While you are working on mid-terms and praying for upcoming snow days, you are considering your options for next year. My advice is the same for you, take a break and soak up the greatness of your last year in high school. Take advantage of the social events, but also study a lot! Your grades from this semester could really help you out at scholarship time.

Once January hits it is application time! Until then, get through busy November day by day and December will feel a lot better - I promise!

YOU’RE Famous!

After Open Campus Day I not only realized that I’m famous…but you are too! I spent Open Campus Day trying to find all the students I met before at their own high schools just to say hi. No autographs or anything, but I did try to get some applications in…and those have to be signed…so it’s kind of the same thing! You really are like celebrities to me! It’s so exciting to talk to interested students. I’m spending the next week in NB which is great. I have had a lot of students this week asking about how hard it is to go to med school, law school and other graduate programs from the Mount. The answer is, we have several students who apply to these programs and get in from our undergrad programs. Work hard, get to know your professors and get involved as much as possible during your undergrad to help pave the way to these programs, but for now focus on choosing that first degree that you will be enjoy and be able to excel in so you keep the doors wide open when you are finished!

Ciao 4 now

Melanie