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Back to School 2011

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Welcome to Ryerson University's Back to School Media Room, your online resource for all things Back to School. Here you will find tips for students and parents, back to school experts' contact information, announcements and photos. We will be updating content up until the start of classes, so please check back regularly.

MEDIA

	July 13, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY First-generation Ryerson students experience first year in 40 minutes First-generation students find out what first year can be like in under an hour... > Read more
	July 22, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY Gearing up to go back: Ryerson University experts offer tips on back-to-school Students and faculty offer how-to's for new post-secondary students and parents on everything from designing your dorm room, to leaving home, to shopping and finances... > Read more...
	August 23, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY Ryerson celebrates the new school year Beginning Monday, August 29 Ryerson Student Life will be hosting a series of events to celebrate the beginning of the new school year... > Read more...
	August 29, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY SHAKE IT BABY! Ryerson students attempt to break Guinness Record for largest maracas ensemble... > Read more...
	September 01, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE Getting into the groove Ryerson students unofficially break Guinness World record for largest maracas ensemble > Read more... Video: Ryerson students unofficially break Guinness world record

EXPERT TIPS

Ryerson University faculty members and upper year Ryerson University students offer expert advice to new students and their parents on various back-to-school related themes.

	How to deal with leaving home Moving away from home for the first time is an exciting prospect, but can be a little nervewracking as well. > Read more...
	Back-to-School Tips for Parents It may seem like only yesterday when your children were taking their first steps. Now they're entering another milestone in their lives: university or college. > Read more...
	Financial Tips for Students Start planning your finances early. > Read more...
	Student tips to staying healthy With all your newfound freedom, make sure you take care of yourself. > Read more...
	Student tips for Anxiety, Perfectionism and Worry Before you can take steps to reduce your anxiety, it is important to understand the nature of your discomfort. > Read more...
	How to protect students' online privacy Professor Greg Elmer, a cyber privacy expert offers helpful tips on how students can protect their online privacy. > Read more...
	Ryerson Fashion Union breaks down the trends for Fall and Winter 2011 The new school year is an ideal time to inject your wardrobe with current trend pieces, pick up some great vintage finds or create a whole new personal style. > Read more... Video: Fashion Trends for Fall/Winter 2011 Video: Finding your Vintage Style Video: Styling your Back to School Look
	Tips for learning success Plan to be successful in your studies by going into the academic year with game plan. > Read more...
	Back-to-School Tips for Mature Students Have you been out of school for a few years or longer? Don't be afraid to ask other students for help. > Read more...
	Back-to-School Tips to Avoid Freshman Bulge Professor Rena Mendelson offers tips to avoid freshman bulge. > Read more...
	How Students Can Get Better Sleep Professor Colleen Carney, a sleep disorder expert at Ryerson University's Sleep and Depression Lab offers simple, effective ways that can be used to help students sleep well. > Read more...

BACK TO SCHOOL @ DMZ

Check out what's happening at Back to School @ Ryerson's Digital Media Zone.

	Cool tools for Back to School From Digital Money Management to Style Comparison, Ryerson University's Digital Media Zone Startups Fill Your Back to School Tech Tool Kit. > Read more...
	Managing your money digitally Learning how to manage your own finances is an important part of being a newly independent student. > Read more...
	Social and Digital Media for Academic Success Just because the carefree days of summer come to an end doesn't mean you need to give up your favourite social media platforms. > Read more...
	Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset An entrepreneurial mindset gives individuals a different perception of the world and allows them to stand apart from others. > Read more...
	Consumer Tech for Academic Success When heading back to school, there are a few essential tech items you will need in order to make your school life a little bit easier. > Read more...
	Ryerson University Rings in the New Academic Year with Product Launches From fashion to finance, DMZ companies hit the market in time for Back to School. > Read more...
	Go Back Green Take the opportunity to also start a new eco-friendly chapter and go back green with these tips. > Read more...
	Everything I Need to Know, I Learned Experientially Ryerson University's Digital Media Zone Offers New Experiential Learning Opportunities. > Read more...