First Week Starter Kit
A 5-page PDF: the first-week university checklist, 5 study methods that actually work, and a copy-and-send prof email template.
Download free PDFThe kits
The First-Year Field Guide
- 22-page PDF, 15 short chapters
- Syllabus to calendar in 30 minutes
- Study methods + a 14-day exam plan
- 3 prof email templates, budget basics, 25 mistakes to skip
The Semester Planner Pack
- 14 printable pages, undated
- Term map, weekly planner, assignment tracker
- Exam countdown, budget sheet, habit tracker
- GoodNotes / Notability ready, clickable contents
The Bundle: Guide + Planner
- Both downloads together
- Read the guide, fill in the planner in week one
- C$14 if bought separately
What's actually inside the guide
Before Day One · Your first two weeks · Syllabus to calendar · Study methods that work (active recall, spaced repetition, Pomodoro) · Lectures, notes & readings · The 14-day exam plan · Assignments & academic integrity · Group projects · Emailing profs & office hours · Grades, GPA & deadlines · Money basics · Health, sleep & mental health · Balance · 25 first-year mistakes · Your semester at a glance
Questions
Is this for a specific school or course?
No. It's general advice that works at any Canadian university or college. Your school's own policies and course outlines always come first.
What format are the files?
PDFs. Read them on your phone, print them (US Letter, or "Fit to page" for A4), or import the planner into GoodNotes or Notability.
Can I share it?
The free Starter Kit, yes, send it to a friend. The paid guide and planner are for personal use.