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How I turned up my confidence as a twentysomething in Guiding

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Let’s face it: becoming an adult is all kinds of exciting and terrifying all at the same time. There are so many new things to learn and do – but it can also feel like just so much new all … Continue reading →

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When the pieces click together

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

At university, they say the first semester is the hardest. To say I was nervous was a bit of an understatement: on top of delving into my specialization degree in Immunology and Infection at the distinguished (and somewhat menacing) University … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, we all need a life preserver thrown our way (literally!)

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

When the phone rings before the morning alarm, panic sets in… “Hello?” “Mom…” I could sense my daughter’s tears before she said the next words, “I’m in trouble.” As a parent, with a university student living 1,400 km away, nothing … Continue reading →

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Guiding isn’t just for girls

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Around this time last year, I decided to apply for a Girl Guides of Canada scholarship. (This year’s application deadline is April 1.) I did not know if I had any chance but I decided that it was worth a … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: End of Year Graduation

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

  GGC’s Patrol Blogger Rachel …June 29, 2011 I’ve known that date for the past 10 months – known the approximate date for the past 10 years. But just because I’ve known it was coming doesn’t make it any less … Continue reading →

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