Should you live in a Dorm or a Cluster House?
I have had the privilege of living in both a Cluster unit and in a traditional dorm, so I know everything there is to...
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Tips for Success each Semester!
In university, the beginning of each semester can tend to feel like the start of something brand new: like entering high school again. It...
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A 1 in 97 chance: finding the best university for you
Decisions, decisions, decisions: we make about 35,000 of them a day – some important, others not so much, but there are few as life-changing...
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4 Reasons Why Applicants to UVic Should Attend Recruitment Events at UVic
As someone who’s lived in Victoria for most of my life and thought I had a pretty good idea what UVic was like while...
My Favourite Classic Novels
Since my grade 12 year of high school, I have been working on completing a book challenge from Reedsy. The site lists “100 Books...
Making Money as a Student
Everyone knows that students are usually living on a budget when it comes to money. Students are busy with class, homework, extra curricular activities,...
My Personal Favourite Cafés in Victoria
Across Victoria, there are many eateries, cafes and restaurants that are high quality, but in my opinion, there are four across town that are...
What it’s Like Being First Generation in Academia
Being the first person in your family to attend a post-secondary institution can be one of the most exciting things you do in your...
Easing your Anxieties about Starting at UVic
In the weeks and months leading up to my first year at UVic, I was super anxious about logistics. How do I know where...
Holi colour run at UVic
On March 10th the UVic Indian Students Association and Vikes Nation hosted the annual Holi colour run for all students and staff at UVic. This...
Guitar Club!
Join us on Fridays for beginner guitar lessons offered by fellow guitar club attendees, or on Thursdays for a guitar jam! The guitar club...
The Top 5 UVic Courses that Every Student Should Take
I often see posts on the UVic Reddit or other social media asking what courses are the easiest to take at UVic. But what...
A Mt. Washington Photo Adventure!
Did you know we have a ski resort on Vancouver Island? Mount Washington Alpine Resort is in the Comox Valley, a 3-hour drive from...
My Favourite Hangout Spots in Downtown Victoria as a Broke Student
I feel extremely lucky to have found an amazing, affordable apartment in the heart of Downtown Victoria to live in while I attend UVIC....
My Grade 12 Self – Uni Questions
High School and university can be like oil and water. Sure, they seem to share similarities on the surface – both are for education,...
Should you live in a Dorm or a Cluster House?
I have had the privilege of living in both a Cluster unit and in a traditional dorm, so I know everything there is to...
“I believe that we will win”: Vikes at the U Sports Men’s Basketball National Championships
By Eli and Justin Move over, NCAA – the U Sports Men’s Basketball National Championships are being held this year in Halifax, Nova Scotia,...
My Thoughts on The Cove
For all of those who live on campus (dorms) and want a quick snack or even just a cup of coffee, there are a...
Holi Colour Run (A UVic Event in the Quad)
Annually, UVic Indian Students’ Association and Vikes Nation puts on an afternoon event in the quad for Holi! Since Holi signifies the triumph of...
A Visit to Legacy Art Gallery
I had a project in my Contemporary Arts Class, ART 151, to visit an exhibition in Victoria BC. While visiting downtown last weekend, I...
The Impact Your Co-Op can Have
We see a lot on campus and online about what completing Co-Ops can do for students — whether it’s building career skills, bolstering your...
Tips for Maintaining a Social Life in University
One of the biggest challenges of university is finding ways to balance a social life with your academics. University is a time when you...
McKinnon: The People’s Gym
Down in the depths of the McKinnon Building is one of my newfound favourite places on campus: the McKinnon gym/weight room. Yes, maybe it’s...
The 10 Most Surprising Things I Learned in First Year
I remember the transition from high school to university instilling a mixture of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation in me. Being the first of my...