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Building A Solid Foundation: How to Create School-Life Balance, and Take Advantage of College Life.

In this talk, Cruickshank shares her university experiences—equal parts hilarity and humbling lessons—while offering tips on how to strike a successful school-life balance. It's all about finding (or creating) the opportunities to excel and grow outside of the classroom. Extracurricular activities are integral to the college experience: not only will you leave with fond memories, but this is the chance to learn how to achieve the elusive work-life balance. It's a skill that becomes more invaluable with age, and one Cruickshank is eager to help her audience discover, cultivate, and maintain.

Where: The Students' Union Ballrooms
When: Tuesday, October 6th at 2:00-3:45pm

About Jessi:

Whip-smart with a sense of humor to match, Jessi Cruickshank is undeniably at the top of her game. A highly sought-after host and emcee, Cruickshank became a household name on MTV Canada's hit series, The Hills After Show, and is currently the Los Angeles host of eTalk on CTV. Now, she wants to share her insights with young up-and-comers. Specifically, focus on self worth, not net worth. The young people are listening.

Not bad for a girl who says, “it was never my intention to be on television.” Jessi Cruickshank is known for her self-deprecating jokes, biting commentary, and punchy personality. Cruickshank, and co-host Dan Levy, took MTV Canada's The Hills After Show to unexpected, record-breaking heights and international fame. Now she wants to use her celebrity status to talk about how young people can use the resources around them—whatever they may be—to make a real difference in the world. Cruickshank urges her audience to avoid the dangers of the pop-culture bubble and live a happy, fulfilled life outside of it. 

An example of that value is Cruickshank's charity work. She has been an Ambassador for Free The Children, Craig Kielburger's charity, since she was a teenager, and she's taking that position global by using MTV as an outlet to produce and document her experiences in social activism. With MTV Presents: Jessi in India, and the follow-up, Jessi in Kenya, Cruickshank has brought the experience of giving into homes nationwide. Now she brings those insights to the stage.

Cruickshank is the host of CBC’s primetime series Canada’s Smartest Person and the L.A. host of Canada’s #1 entertainment show, eTalk. She is also writing and starring in The CW hit comedy series Oh Sit! alongside Jamie Kennedy, acting in TV Land sitcom Kirstie with Kirstie Alley, and appearing regularly on E! and The Style Network.

JESSI CRUICKSHANK- Speaking Testimonials:

“Jessi always has a big smile and a story that sends a laugh through her
audience, yet she still provokes us with thoughts on kindness, social issues,
and every person's power to positively impact another's life.”
- Free the Children

“Jessi connected with everyone in the audience in such a way that is still
talked about today. Passionate, funny, approachable, real and sincere
are just a few words that describe her. It didn't matter if you were a
student, media representative or senior level administrator, she is
authentic. Her presentation was impactful and left you feeling
empowered and entertained.”
- Lethbridge College

“Jessi Cruickshank's speech left a lasting impression and was a stark
reminder for me about how happiness is not a function of material goods
and constant novelty, but about enjoying whatever you have, even if it is
very little. I hope to apply this more in my own life and transmit some of
this to my own children.”
- Matthias Kipping, Professor of Policy, York University

“Jessi's presentation was a great blend of heartfelt experiences and
humour. She was able to command the attention of the audience and
was very giving of her time to answer questions at the end of the
presentation. She was a great choice for a student event but I believe she
could engage and inspire audiences of all ages.”
- Georgian College