No Education is Wasted.
I’m midway through my final semester at UVic, and lately I’ve been in my feelings about the good times, and what can feel like...
Author: Erin
What I’m Thinking About on International Women’s Day
There’s a lot of scary stuff going on in the world. The destruction of the environment, the alarming number of #MeToo stories, and corporate...
Get Excited About UVic Research!
Last night, I attended the Research Reels video showcase, part of the Ideafest research festival, at Cinecenta. I have been a student at UVic...
7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
‘Tis the season for self-care my friends. With the semester winding down, and finals period gearing up, it’s a stressful time to be a...
Summer in Victoria
In the summer of 2017, following the worst semester of my life, I chose to stay in Victoria instead of returning home. Needless to...
Award Shows and Performative Activism
The 2018 Grammy Awards took place last night, and made a big show of supporting women. A notable moment was when Kesha took the...
Surviving 3 Hour Night Classes
There are three types of people in this world: those who prefer morning classes, those who prefer afternoon classes, and I suppose some must...
What I Learned from the Worst Semester of My Life
The 2017 semester from January-April was the literal worst for me. So, so bad on every level. I suffered academically, socially, and both my...
Travelling to China
About two weeks ago I returned from a 10-day trip to China – specifically Shanghai and Suzhou. I went with a youth leadership organization...
I Took a Selfie Every Time I Said Merry Christmas
Well, I tried. First off, I just want to give a shout out to our blogger brain-storming session for this idea. Secondly, I just...
UVic De-Stress Fest Puppy Playtime
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the best day of my life. UVic De-Stress Fest comes twice a year right before...
French Film and Music Recommendations
If you went through French immersion school, but don’t have a Francophone background, then you probably are familiar enough with French to understand it...
Make the Journey Count
This summer, amidst jobs, volunteering, packing, and family commitments, a few friends and I took a day trip to Jasper, Alberta. I was back...
5 Reasons You Can Drop a Class and 5 Reasons You Probably Shouldn’t
We’ve all been there. We register for a semester full of classes with the best of intentions. Depending on how early in your degree...
How to Deal with Getting Sick in Res
Living in close quarters with so many people is bound to foster illness. We share food and lounge spaces, as well as bathrooms and...
The Stages of Going to Class (and how to conquer them)
We’ve all been there. The incessant ringing of the alarm goes off at an offensive hour of the morning, and the dread sets in....
Things to Do in Victoria: Hike Mount Douglas
The other day, my friends and decided to go hiking. Mt. Doug is a fantastic place to go for a nice walk, lovely fresh...
5 Easy Ways to Make Friends in Your First Year
University is a whole new chapter in life. You’ll meet different people, you’ll learn from a broader perspective, and you’ll experience things you never...
A Tale of Two Provinces: Culture shock within your own country
When someone says culture shock, you likely think about going across the world to a country with languages and cuisines that are decidedly foreign....
Thoughts on Paris
November 13, 2015. The world is shocked as Paris is hit with a devastating series of terrorist attacks. ISIL, notorious Islamic extremist terror group,...