Expect more online learning options in the future
Transition to the online delivery of lessons in post-secondary institutions such as Langara College has been a learning experience for students and instructors.
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Langara College tuition hike upsets some students
By Sena Law
Some Langara students are unhappy over a tuition increase in the midst of the pandemic when financial stability is not a guarantee.
As Langara approaches the one year anniversary of transitioning to online schooling,…
Post-secondary students adapting to life working from home one year later
By Christi Walter
Since the pandemic began almost a year ago, many people have transformed their makeshift home classrooms into a productive space.
Post-secondary students are navigating a new normal this year while learning online,…
B.C. government tells post-secondary schools to prep for full return to campus this fall
By Tyson Burrows
The B.C. government on Monday told post-secondary institutions to prepare for a fall return to campus.
Anne Kang, minister for advanced education and skills training, issued a statement Monday afternoon saying that…
Online classes strain more than just the eyes
By Meg McLachlan
Post-secondary students across the Lower Mainland say they are experiencing an increased level of burnout this year because of COVID-19.
Since classes have moved online, more students are suffering from burnout…
Langara Film arts program survives COVID-19 year
By Tyson Burrows
Doing their own hair and makeup. Changing scripts on the fly so that scenes would be filmed outside. Decorated in facemasks between shots.
Langara’s film arts students had no idea what they were in for when classes…
Increased demand for mental health services amongst students
By Charlie Carey
Langara College is currently solidifying its 2025 Strategic Plan, which will aim to provide “effective emotional, physical, and mental well-being supports” for students and employees.
The college has said it is…
Langara students weigh in on campus safety
By Norman Galimski
There have been two sexual assaults within blocks of Langara College, yet students feel safe being on college campus.
The majority of students at Langara say they feel safe on campus, even those who were unaware of…
Social media misleading students during election
By Tyson Burrows
Langara second-year business management student Kordan Do tries to avoid social media when it comes to the news.
Social media websites like Twitter has begun marking claims of election fraud as disputed in an attempt…
Video: Some students feel unsafe using public transit during pandemic
By Ryan Ng
The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced on how some students feel about public transit. Despite the measures and protocols put in place by TransLink to make transit safer, many students prefer not to use transit due to safety…