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Author: Izabella
Learning Self-Compassion with UVic Bounce
As a university student, you face a lot of big decisions, challenges, and a roller coaster ride of emotions. It can feel pretty isolating...
An Ode to My University Evening Ritual
Every day after we’re finished classes, my roommates and I slowly migrate to the kitchen to begin making our individual dinners. One of us...
How a $100+ million scholarship fund gives Schulich Leaders “unlimited possibility”
Have you ever met someone and thought, “Wow, I don’t know how they do it”? Well, that’s exactly how I felt during my Zoom...
I Completed a Co-op Work Term From My Bedroom and You Can Too
For the last seven months, I have been a full-time employee and co-op student. In the last seven months, I have not once stepped...
Learning to Let Go
I have not stepped foot in Victoria for 1 year, 3 weeks, and 4 days at the time that I’m writing this post. But...
How to Bring a Little of Victoria (and UVic!) to You
I’ve been missing Victoria and all its quirks and beauties a little more than usual in the last few weeks. If you’re experiencing some...
Reflecting on Renting: 6 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Moving Out
Moving out is one of the most exciting and nerve wracking experiences I’ve had as an undergraduate student. When I moved into university residences...
What I’ve Learned About Being Single in University
I came to UVic four years ago with three main goals: get my degree, make good friends, and to find a boyfriend. Yes, 17-year...
A Letter to the UVic Campus
Dear UVic Campus, It’s me, Izzy. You probably don’t remember me, but I’m one of the thousands of lucky students that’s been hanging around...
What I’ve Learned from “Study With Me” Vlogs
I have a little secret. I LOVE watching “Study With Me” videos on YouTube. 80% of the time I’m on my phone, I’m watching...
Maintaining Your Independence When Moving Home
If you’re one of the many students that returned to live with their families during times of quarantine and social distancing, things might feel...
Searching for Jobs and Career Planning in the Age of COVID-19
In the last few months, there seems to be a never-ending list of worries and concerns. On the top of many students’ lists is...
Travelling From the Safety of Your Couch With a Little Imagination
I think it’s safe to say that we’re all experiencing some form of cabin fever during quarantine. The novelty of being at home and...
Manuscripts and Much More: Hands-on Learning in the Humanities
Let’s take a short little trip back in time, just a few weeks really. It’s 7:30 am on a Saturday morning in Leeds and...
Thoughts of a 20-Something on 2020
It’s become a bit of a running joke on social media that already two months in to 2020, the world has fallen into utter...
Empowerment Through Solitude
Have you ever gone an entire day without speaking to anyone else? The only words you have uttered from your mouth all day are...
Learning to Make Life Decisions
The best part about being in university is the amazing opportunities we are given to explore our interests, career options, and the world around...
A Funny Little Thing Called “Culture Shock”
Whenever I heard the term “culture shock”, I naively assumed it referred to someone who was ill-equipped to deal with their new cultural settings...