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Adjusting to
University Life
after High School
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Encouraging women to study and pursue higher education
Encouraging women to study and pursue higher education
“I chose to support higher education with this knowledge-Network in hopes to bridge the transition between high school and university. This came as a result of my own experience with first year undergraduate courses in which I had difficulty adjusting, but that’s okay!”
FAQs
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Our knowledge-Network was established by a former graduate of Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to encourage women to study and pursue careers related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Originally, it was intended for students entering Public Health fields that focus on prevention instead of treatment.
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Our knowledge-Network views university life as an exciting time. For some students, it means moving away from home, forming new friendships, and developing rigorous study habits. It may also mean experiencing all the world has to offer. A large component of this knowledge-Network is based on mentoring participants to persevere, sharing lessons learned, and engaging in scholarly and extracurricular activities together.
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Our knowledge-Network is intended for young women scholars considering a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Research shows there are inequities in access to education for women in STEM fields, in comparison to men.
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Our knowledge-Network nurtures the healthy transition and well-being of women scholars in Canada from high school to university.
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