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Paying for Textbooks Shouldn’t Be a Debt Sentence: A Guide for Course Affordability at MRU

Choosing to pursue post-secondary education is a significant investment in your future, and includes costs for tuition, fees, and course materials.

The estimated yearly cost of books and supplies for an MRU student is $1,500 — a cost which can be a significant barrier to academic success. But thanks to advocacy from your elected representatives, some instructors are beginning to implement Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiatives.

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Residence Recipes

With classes, projects, extracurriculars, and making time for friends and hobbies, finding the time (and energy) to make nutritious and affordable meals or recipes can be difficult. We’ve put together a few breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas for you, plus a …

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Food for thought: SAMRU’s Food Security Programs

Food for Thought: SAMRU’s Food Security Programs If you’ve ever been sitting in class and felt the familiar pang of hunger in your stomach, you aren’t alone. And if your mind starts wandering away from what your professor is saying to where …