Which Residence is Right for You?

A photo of the North Tower residence building taken from a high vantage point at dusk.

At some point in your college search, you may have thought to yourself “Where am I going to live?”. Well it turns out, you’re not alone. Being new to Kamloops for me meant that I had to secure on-campus housing. On-campus student housing is an important aspect of the college experience. It provides students with a sense of community and a convenient location close to classes and activities. Student residences at Thompson Rivers University offer a variety of options to suit different needs and preferences, each with its own unique features and amenities. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at three of these on-campus student residences: North Tower, McGill Residence and East Village.

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Abby’s Stars: Restaurant Edition

A collage, including photos of Earls, Arigato Sushi, and Casa Azul restaurants.

Whether you grew up in Kamloops or the city is new to you entirely, I’m sure we all struggle sometimes when it comes to picking out the best spots in town. Lucky for you, I love food and I love going out to get food. Especially since it means I don’t have to cook it! Thus, here we have: Abby’s Stars – Restaurant Edition. I’m about to tell you my top 3 favourite places to eat in Kamloops using my favourite star level rating system. Each of these restaurants have a variety of dishes that are sure to attract your tastebuds, while staying in your student budget!

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Four ways to Beat the Winter Blues: Things to Do in Kamloops This Winter

With the Fall semester behind us, winter is well and truly upon us. Although there are lots of lovely things about the winter season, it’s easy to forget them in light of darker, shorter days, and cold weather. So if you’re looking for some fun ways to beat the winter blues, here’s a list of four things to do in Kamloops this winter. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, or you’re new to the city, you’re sure to find something that will give you an excuse to go out, grab some friends, and have some fun this winter!

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Your TRU Campus Card: It’s More Than Just a Student Card!

Photo of Bensley holding up his student card.

All TRU students get a campus card. As a future student, this information may not be relevant to you quite yet at this stage in your journey, but it is always good to know for the further down the road! The TRU Campus Card is the main form of identification on campus that proves a student is currently enrolled at TRU. The campus card displays information including T-ID (aka student number – also used as the username for all system logins including student email accounts). While it is often used for identification such as during tests and examinations, its features extend far beyond just a simple ID. The Campus Card is key to accessing services and spaces around the university.

In this blog, I will be sharing with you five ways to make the most of your campus card once you officially become a TRU Student!

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How to Move Away for School

I graduated in 2020 from a high school in a town of 800 people. Moving away for my education was my only option and it terrified me. At my graduation ceremony (which was virtual, thanks to the pandemic), our guest speaker stated how necessary it is for young people to go out into the world with their sense of wonder to experience new things. She encouraged me and my grad mates to leave our small town and go somewhere bigger. At seventeen years old, I had no idea what “going out into the world” entailed. I had only ever known my small town as my comfort zone. As many of you reach the end of your school year from various places across the province, country, and even world, I would imagine that you’re feeling about the same as I did – nervous, excited, confused. This next step is a big one, but I promise it’s not as daunting as it seems right now. To help you through this process, here is my step-by-step advice guide to moving away for school.

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Kamloops: An Outdoor Oasis

A woman stands at the top of a hill on the Peterson creek hiking trail looking over the Thompson River and the valley.
View from Peterson Creek hiking trail

One of the things that pulls many people to Kamloops is how it thrives on outdoor activities. This city is the place to be for anybody interested in anything outdoorsy, whether you’re a total beginner or a near expert. Follow along as I take you through my favourite parts of the nature of Kamloops with the expertise of a Geography and Environmental Studies student.

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Favourite Spots in Kamloops

Image of Riverside Park at sunset

Although Kamloops is a small city, there are tons of fun things to do on the weekend and in your free time. As a student, it’s important to take time for activities that you enjoy, outside of studying, which can help to relieve the week’s stress. Kamloops has a bit of everything! For instance, there are places with breathtaking views, those perfect for relaxing, and places to hang out with friends. In this blog, I will show you some of my favourite spots in Kamloops!

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Summer in Kamloops

Beautiful British Columbia! It’s not just a phrase you’ll see on our license plates – it’s 100% true! We are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and here in Kamloops there is no shortage of things to enjoy. The Kamloops climate lends itself to beautiful, hot, sunny summers with plenty of things to enjoy. In this blog, I will be your guide as I tell you about some of my favourite things to do around Kamloops in the summer! 

Camping 

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Kamloops Hiking Trails

Kamloops has many beautiful hiking and walking trails in and around the city that are great to explore. If you’re looking for an outdoor activity to do this summer check out these trails. This is a great way to get the family together to do an activity outdoors while enjoying nature and some beautiful sights Kamloops has to offer.

Kenna Cartwright

Kenna Cartwright Park has over 40 kilometers of trails ranging in difficulty and distance. With multiple entrances to the park you can get different views of the forests, Kamloops lake, or a panoramic view of Kamloops. This hike is a personal favourite mostly because of the diversity of the trails and views from the Tower Trail.

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A Spring Itinerary for Kamloops

As the weather conditions change here in Kamloops, so do the activities and events. With temperatures rising, hobbies such as skiing, sledding, and skating are replaced by activities like hiking and biking. To help keep you full of ideas to implement into your social calendars, a list of things to do in Kamloops over the spring season has been compiled by the Future Student’s Office here at TRU!

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