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Your guide to paying for college: OSAP, financial aid, and more

A college education is an investment in your future but figuring out how to pay for it can come with a lot of questions. What...

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Five things that might surprise you about your Durham College libraries

Do you need help finding sources for an assignment? Not sure how to cite them? Looking for a quiet place to focus, a phone charger,...

Getting started at DC: Three ways to make the most of Orientation and more

Starting college is a big milestone, and Orientation is a great way to begin your Durham College (DC) experience. There are also other ways to...

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From Photography to Social Services and beyond: finding a calling at DC

Jacqueline Woods’ time at Durham College (DC) has taken her on an unpredictable and unexpected journey. It began in DC’s Photography program. After learning about...

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Durham College graduates earn spots in competitive rehabilitation master's programs

For many students, Durham College’s (DC) Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) program is a deliberate first step toward becoming a registered occupational therapist...

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Recreation Therapy graduate turns Lakeridge Health experience into career opportunity

A field placement can do more than provide workplace experience. For Durham College (DC) Recreation Therapy graduate Kyle Repulles, it became the first step toward...

DC alumnus turns a commitment to community into a fulfilling career

For Gary Paulin, returning to Durham College (DC) feels like coming full circle. Twenty-five years after graduating from DC’s Police Foundations program, Paulin is again...

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Building a career in the construction industry

Graduate Spotlight: Reagan Francis-Newman Reagan Francis-Newman is about to become a two-time Durham College (DC) graduate. After completing the Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma in...

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Hands-on learning makes all the difference for Communicative Disorders Assistant graduate

Graduate Spotlight: Adrianna Frucci Adrianna Frucci is passionate about helping people communicate. With her sights set on a career as a speech language pathologist, she...

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Alumna Kirstine Farmer shares her reason for staying connected and supporting DC

Kirstine Farmer is a Public Relations graduate who is recognized as an Alumni Leader for her continued philanthropic support of Durham College (DC) and its...