Going to college or university should be an exciting time, but many students find their excitement overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic. After Canadian public health officials began stocking response supplies in February, everyone got used to sheltering in place to slow the spread.

If you’re entering campus life for the very first time, it can feel like an entirely new world. That can sometimes be scary. But learning to stay safe and make smart choices is a part of growing up, and this learning can begin in your college years.