Why Honours Might Be Worth Your Time
If you’re anything like me, maybe you walked into university with the goal of completing a year of classes and seeing how that went....
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My Favourite Spots on the Westshore
It’s no secret that the housing market in Victoria could use some work—it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find rentals in the communities surrounding UVic....
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5 beautiful nature spots near Victoria
I spend the majority of my free time outdoors visiting my favourite places to relax in nature and exploring the island to discover new...
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5 Fun Finds at the UVic Bookstore
As a UVic student, I have always loved the UVic Bookstore. This large, pleasant store has everything a student could need – and more....
How I Coped with Mental Illness in my First Year
I have always loved school. I adore learning in a classroom, the community that school provides, and the practice of using my own voice...
A Crash Course to UVic Psychology for Prospective or Current Students
So, you’re thinking of (or already are) majoring in psychology at UVic! This program is unique in that it allows you to focus your...
Taking the Plunge
Crisp, cold water hits my face as I dunk in the salty water. My senses are temporarily numbed and my head clears. I emerge...
Why Honours Might Be Worth Your Time
If you’re anything like me, maybe you walked into university with the goal of completing a year of classes and seeing how that went....
Ways To Stay Organized and On Track
The university schedule and workload can easily become overwhelming, especially for those who have extracurriculars like work or sports. Having ways to organize all...
How to manage academic burnout in university
What is academic burnout? And what effect does it have on students’ mental wellbeing? Academic burnout is when students become overwhelmed by the demands...
5 or less ingredient EASY recipes for your entire day
If you’re a busy student you may feel like you have no time to cook, and sometimes it’s difficult to get meal inspiration. Here...
3 Study Services that are Worth the Splurge
You ever been surfing the internet and find yourself tempted my some internet study tool that is supposed to miraculously raise your grades? It’s...
Lessons from My Undergrad
This week, I attended convocation to graduate with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Social Sciences. The experience was...
My Favourite Spots on the Westshore
It’s no secret that the housing market in Victoria could use some work—it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find rentals in the communities surrounding UVic....
Emotional Signs You Need to Drop That Class
As the cutoff to drop a class without any academic penalty (October 30th) is over, you may still be on the fence about dropping...
Ten Ways to Deal With Midterm Stress – Realistically!
As we all know, midterm season has begun. Some of us may have already taken a few of them, and some of us might...
10 Weekly Reset Ideas to Increase Productivity!
Sometimes during a stressful semester, a small reset once a week is all you need to help keep your life and mind organized and...
Halloween for the Broke UVic Student
Money has always been tight for students, but we all have felt the effects of the rising cost of living in Victoria—whether it’s rent,...
The Gathering of Social Halloween Pumpkins
While looking for Halloween-themed events on campus, the first thing that caught my eye was the pumpkin decorations hanging on top of the School...
Delicious and affordable takeout food in Victoria
Young adults in University tend to be living on a budget, but it’s no secret that University students often crave delicious food to fuel...
The Essay Writing Process that got me into English Honours
By my final year in high school, I had built myself quite a sense of confidence when it came to my ability to write...
5 beautiful nature spots near Victoria
I spend the majority of my free time outdoors visiting my favourite places to relax in nature and exploring the island to discover new...
The 5 Coolest Things I’ve Done in Nursing School (So Far)
My first half of my first semester in the Camosun/UVic BSN program has been incredible. While we don’t get to use needles or do...
Pollinator: One Semester at the Centre for Accessible Learning
Guest post by Blaine Nine days before chaos, I lingered outside the Centre for Accessible Learning, UVic’s support for students with disabilities. It was...