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Looking Past Prom
College vs. University
Applications and Acceptance
Finance
The Big Move... Letting Go
Independent Living
Technology
Life at School
What You Need To Know
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2) Question
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How much does school cost?
What are some things to consider when choosing a school?
How did your child know what school to choose?
How did you help your child pick a school?
Could your child still be independent?
How can a child make their residence feel like home?
Did your child change at all?
What were your biggest worries?
Can you still make decisions for your child?
When did you know it was time to let go?
How did you learn not to tell your child what to do anymore?
How did you deal with your child leaving?
Is it okay to cry when they leave?
How will you deal with your second child leaving?
How often do you communicate with your child?
Is this communication enough for you as a parent?
How did you deal with any safety concerns?
How did you deal with your child's living situation?
How can you help your child if they live far away?
How can a parent make a child's residence feel like home?
What should a parent do if their child gets homesick?
What was the application process like?
What are some helpful ideas to help your child choose the right school?
What is the difference between college and university?
How is college lifestyle different from university?
Why did you choose to go to college?
How did you pay for school?
How do you deal with finances and budgeting?
Were your parents involved with your budgeting?
What is the worst think a parent can do?
What can parents do to help in the decision making process?
What is one piece of advice you could give to parents?
What would you recommend college students bring with them?
What is your favourite thing about university?
What is the difference between university and college?
Why did you choose to go to university?
How was college a good experience?
Why was university overwhelming?
How do you pay for school?
What is a parents role?
How did your parents help you apply?
Did your parents help in your choice of university?
What should parents do to prepare themselves and their children for university?
What is the one thing a student should have?
What is the relationship between Dell Canada and post secondary institutions?
If my child doesn't have a computer will it be hard to find one on campus?
Would you suggest that parents get their children a computer for school?
Will a dell computer meet the needs of the new age learning?
Can a student be creative on a Dell computer?
What can a student do on a Dell computer?
Desktop or Laptop: Which is the right choice?
Is a desktop computer superior to a laptop?
Will the computer I purchase be compatible with everything at my child's school?
Is a Dell computer a safe choice?
What should I look for in a good computer?
What are the advantages of buying a dell?
What happens if a Dell computer stops working?
How can my child keep their computer safe?
Can data on a computer be lost?
What is the easiest way to back up my files
Would you feel comfortable buying a dell for your child?
Are there rules and information given to prospective students and families ahead of arrival?
What happens if my child misses the application deadline?
What happens if a student's grades don't meet the course requirements?
Should a student apply if they don't have the grades?
What should a parent's role be in the application process?
How can I help my child in the transition from high school to university?
What a parent's role once a child has gone to school?
What if my child doesn't know what they want to do?
When children should start thinking about post secondary education?
Can I help choose the university for my child?
What is a helicopter parent?
What resources are available for parents?
What happens if my child wants to take a year off?
How are Universities changing?
Should my child go to University?
How do universities help students prepare for a career?
Do universities use "new age" learning techniques?
What courses are needed in order to apply?
What are the options when you leave high school?
When should I start thinking about applying to schools?
What should I do to prepare myself for helping my child apply to school?
Do my marks really matter if I get early acceptance?
What do I do if my child doesn't get in?
Is post secondary right for your child?
Is a gap year a good or bad thing?
What is your advice for parents?
How can parents assist their children in the decision making process?
Should my child choose College or University?
College vs University: What's the difference?
Has the post secondary landscape changed?
Are there any limits on line of credits?
Do I influence my child's decisions at all?
How and when do you start paying back a student loan?
Why is budgeting important?
What are some budgeting strategies?
When getting a loan, s a co-signer needed? Why?
What are the cons of a line of credit?
What is the difference between a loan and line of credit?
Do you have any tips for cost saving when living on your own?
What is a parents role in the application stage?
How and when should my child start applying?
Are there any stipulations when a student gets early acceptance?
What happens when my child does not get accepted?
What happens if my chid cannot afford school?
Why would my child need a gap year?
Instead of university what are other post secondary options?
What happens if my child's marks are not hight enough?
What should the parents involvement be in choosing the post secondary school?
Are universities superior to colleges?
How has post secondary education changed?
College vs University: The differences
What comes in a room at residence? What extras are needed?
When is a good time to visit my child?
My child is shy are they going to fit in on residence?
Is living on residence safe?
What are the security measures on residence?
What are some of the rules at residence?
Are there any major safety concerns living on residence?
Is it possible to switch residence rooms and buildings?
What kind of things should I bring to residence?
What happens if roommates don't get along?
Is a computer really necessary?
Is there any diversity on residence?
What is the residence experience?
What is the food in residence like?
What happens if I show up unannounced and surprise my child at residence?
Why do you enjoy residence?
Residence is expensive is it really worth it?
My child doesn't know anyone attending their school will they meet friends?
Things parents should not do when dropping their child off at residence?
Are there scholarships for residence?
Are there any activities on residence?
Is there anything you must have for school?
What is the policy on drinking at residence?
How can I help my child eat healthy while in residence?
How did your parents help you in the application process?
How did your parents support you in the application process?
How can I help my child choose the right school?
What are the application deadlines?
Should I communicate with my child before meeting with a councilor?
What does "Job Ready" mean?
hat are the faculty like at college?
College vs University: The Price
What type of careers are available from college?
What are the pros of going to college?
College vs University: What programs are available?
How has the school changed within the past 20 years?
Is there a stigma around college?
What kind of feed back do you generally get from students?
Are there any cons of going to college?
Where do most of your students come from?
Is there a transition time for students to adjust to university?
How should parents help in the process?
Is there anyway I can get information on my child from the school?
Should I allow my child to manage their own finances?
Is my child going to change? Or will they still follow the same rules from home?
What happens if my child has a problem and I cannot get to them?
How can I deal with my child changing?
What are the action steps a student can take?
What is the best advice you could give students?
How do I figure out what I want to do?
What are the main obstacles that students face?
How do kids react when you suggest College over University?
College vs University which is better?
What happens if my child says "I'm not ready for school"?
How can you deal with anxiety and home sickness?
When can a parent be too overbearing?
What is the parents roll?
What can parents do to prepare their child for school?
What comes in a student residence room?
What should a student bring to residence?
What are some things to consider for returning students?
What style of residence would you suggest to a first year student?
How can parents help there children before they go off to university?
What kind of supervision is there at residence?
How can parents find out what's going on with their child at residence?
What is the biggest thing parents should avoid doing?
What kind of activities are there at residence?
What if I don't like my roommate?
What if I want to live off campus but cant find any roommates?
What are some other options for housing besides residence?
Factors in considering living in residence for a second year?
s residence guaranteed for first year students?
Is an orientation program a good idea?
What are some things you should not bring to residence?
Is residence the best option for a first year student?
What is the best way to find where to live for upper year students?
How does off campus listings work?
How can parents get involved in the application process?
What are the benefits of being a college student?
What is the college style learning?
What are some pros about college?
What is life like after college?
What makes college so rewarding?
Is the college stigma changing?
What is the college stigma?
How is school spirit at college?
What kinds of technology would you advise students to bring to college?
What is the difference between programs at college and university?
What is the difference of campus life from college to university?
What is the major pro of going to college?
What resources are available when it comes to paying for school?
Where do you suggest parents find the proper information about financing school?
What unique service does TD bank offer students?
hat does the government take into consideration before granting a student loan?
How important is financial planning as a student?
What problems could arise with students having access to so much money for the first time?
Can you give any examples of how parents can help their children budget properly?
Any other advice for parents?
At what age should parents start talking about finance?
Because of Canada's diversity, how ca you make sure that everyone understand financial planning?
What are some ways to budget for unexpected costs?
What are some issues students are facing?
What if you don't understand your results?
What is the parents role?
What are some precautionary measures for new students?
What are some safety measures to consider when going out and drinking
hat Bank do you use?
Do you have a credit card?
Should I help my child research what schools to go to?
Does post secondary education lead my child down a better career path?
How much should university cost?
Is choosing a university better than choosing a college?
What should we look for in a school?
How can my child truly enjoy the process?
Can a gap year benefit my child?
How can parents help their child decide what they want to do?
What are the most common mistakes made by parents?
What is some advice you would give to parents?
Did you notice a change in your child after going to university?
Did you need to enforce your child to do their homework?
Pros vs Cons of living at home?
Are you satisfied with your child's school selection?
How do you keep in contact with your child?
As a parent what do you worry about with your child going to university?
Do you recommend your child staying at home when going to university?
How can parents prepare their kids for the social aspect?
What are five general tips for parents?
What is the best advice you could give to parents?
How do you effectively communication a healthy lifestyle to your child?
My kids don't have time to be physically active, they have to study!
Healthy goal setting
Healthy eating strategies
Where do people get the motivation to be active?
What are some strategies for living a healthy life?
How can parents tell their children about being active?
Is time management important to students?
What is the common goal of college students?
What is the college stigma?
Are college students able to get bursaries and scholarships?
What is the difference in price from college and university?
Is it a good idea to go to a college after university?
What is the quintessential college experience?
What is so good about taking a program at college?
What is the college style of teaching?
College vs University what's the difference?
How do you make the right decision of where to go for school?
How can I inform my kids about healthy living?
ow do you avoid the freshman 15?
How do you maintain a balanced lifestyle?
Advice for parents on options for choices for your child?
When is the best time to take the optimax test?
Can it be too late to take the test?
How do you read the results?
Is it a difficult test?
What happens if the parent and child have different ambitions?
What are the characteristics of a student in the right program?
What does the online survey tell you?
How will the optimax test help me?
How can the optimax test help my child?
What happens if you do not take the test?
What are some of the services provided for students?
What are the statistics of genders and victims?
Should my child's alternate choices for school be researched thoroughly?
Should my child pick their program or school first?
Is it okay for my child to take a gap year?
How can a bank advisor help students prepare for post secondary education?
How can parents help students budget their money properly?
If you could stress one thing to parents about helping their students understand financing before they attend school, what would it be?
Is it a problem when kids are financially dependent on their parents?
Should parents meet one on one with a bank advisor before giving information to their kids?
Why should students and parent talk to a bank advisor, and not just a guidance counsellor?
Why should my child go to an "expert"?
1/3 of students drop out of school due to financial problems. What is the best way to avoid that?
How can parents bring up the topic of money?
Should parents be checking up on their children's student loan?
Where should students go to get money for school?
Importance of teaching children about finance?
Is there awards for everybody at Student Awards?
What is one great thing about student awards?
How much money is available for awards?
How else can parents help get awards?
What are some ways to prevent the theft of your personal items?
What are your two biggest safety concerns?
What are the goals of campus security?
What is your protocall with visitors are residence?
What is the walk safe program?
Does every campus have the same safety program?
What are some things parents and students can do to prepare?
Why do universities keep updating there safety plans?
What should I be doing in the application process?
Can parents have a negative role in helping their child apply to university?
What should my child consider if they want to attend graduate programs?
What are the benefits of going to college?
Are small universities as good as larger ones?
College vs University: What are the differences?
Do experiences vary between college and university?
How does the social aspect of a student's life vary between college and university?
Is there a difference in Canadian and American schools?
3) Interviewer
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Debbie Macdonald ( Guidance Counsellor)
Simon Beck ( Globe and Mail)
Dave McBride ( University Admin)
Dave McBride ( University Admin)
John Davies (College President)
Marilyn Luscombe ( College President)
Karyn Gordon (Gen Y Expert)
Ali Cant (University Student, Bishop's University)
Kelly Murumets (President/CEO, Participaction)
Anita Leong (Parent, Vancouver, BC)
Alex Beare (Student, Loyalist College)
June Sarcuse (Counselling Services, University of Victoria)
Debbie McDonald (Counsellor, Alberta)
Michelle Jien (Parent, Vancouver, BC)
Peter Zacour (Director of Campus Security, University of Victoria)
Graham Carey (Residence Assistant, Dalhousie Unversity)
Nick Van Herk (Director of University Counselling, Royal St. George's College)
Debbie MacDonald (Guidance Counsellor, Alberta)
Dave Diamond (UTours, Founder)
Dave McBride (Bishop's University, Director of University Advancement)
Denise Lamarche (Head of Student Services, Crofton House, Vancouver)
Nick Van Herk (Director of University Counselling)
Karyn Gordon (Gen Y Expert)
Nancy Cromarty (Director of Student Services)
Lisa Robinson (Manager, Residence Student Affairs, University of Victoria)
Anita Leong (Parent, Vancouver, BC)
Graham Carey (Residence Assistant, Dalhousie University)
Dave McBride (Director of University Advancement, Bishop's University)
June Saracuse (Counselling Services, University of Victoria)
Patricia Lovett Reid (VP, TD Canada Trust)
Suzanne Tyson (President, Studentawards.com)
Dave Henderson (Product Manager, Dell Canada)
Ali Cant (Student)
Dave Diamond (UTours, Founder)
Nick Van Herk (University Counsellor, Royal St. George's College)
Nick Van Herk (University Counsellor, Royal St. George's College)
Aiita Leong
Alex Beare
Ali Cant
Dave Henderson
Dave Henderson
Dave McBride
Debbie Macdonald
Debbie Macdonald
Debbie Macdonald
Debbie Macdonald
Donna Wilton
Donna Wilton
Donna Wilton
Ed Connolly
Ed Connolly
Graham Carey
Graham Carey
Jamall Lee
Jamie Wardinger
Jeff Mitz
John Davies
June Saracuse
Karyn Gordon
Liisa Robinson
Lisa Holt
Marilyn Luscombe
Mike Berg
Paricia Lovett Reid
Patricia Lovett Reid
Patricia Lovett Reid
Peter Guy
Peter Zacout
Shannon Coutts
Simon Beck
Michelle Jien
Kelly Murumets
Kelly Murumets
Suzanne Tyson
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