Student Experience DC Blog Archives

DC student recruiters sit together and smile.
Get to know Durham College with our student recruiters

When planning your academic future, you need all of the right info to make it count. At Durham College (DC), our student recruitment team is...

An Indigenous dancer and drum circle perform in front of the CFCE.
Explore Indigenous spaces on the Durham College campus

Durham College (DC) is committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for Indigenous students and employees and providing space for meaningful conversations and reflection...

A students sits outside the Durham College Library with a laptop open in her lap.
Durham College Library supports self-directed learning to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

On September 30, Durham College recognizes Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is a time to reflect and learn...

Prioritizing Indigenization inside and outside the classroom

For Durham College’s (DC) Faculty of Media, Art & Design (MAD), actively embedding Indigenous perspectives and knowledge directly into program curriculum is critical to fostering...

Kiana Cress, Dr. Kayla Murphy and Sherry Miller stand in the First Peoples Indigenous Centre.
The First Peoples Indigenous Centre welcomes all at Durham College

Nestled within the Centre for Collaborative Education is an inclusive space dedicated to supporting Indigenous students at Durham College (DC). First opened in 2011, the...

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Student ambassadors have all the answers to your DC questions

When considering your academic future, you need to make an informed decision. At Durham College (DC), our student ambassadors are happy to answer all of...

Thinking about returning to school? Here’s how Durham College empowers mature learners

At Durham College (DC), we understand that the decision to return to school is not taken lightly. Finances, academic performance and employability are all likely...

Start strong at DC: Three reasons to attend Orientation

Starting college is a big milestone, and attending orientation can set the tone for a successful journey. Participating in both virtual and in-person orientation events...

Finding support and success: A mother and daughter thrive at DC

In 2019, Rania Watts stood at a crossroads in her life. Encouraged by her husband to fulfill her dream of furthering her education, she began...

Making the grade: Three ways Durham College’s academic supports help students succeed

From improving your study habits to enhancing your writing skills, Durham College’s Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) is here to help you ace your studies....