Top Five Facts About the History of Our Campus
UVic has been around as a university since 1963, but even before that there was a lot going on here! This campus has been...
Author: Isabel
Getting Lost in Mystic Vale
Every Sunday is the same for me. I sleep in a bit, have breakfast, and get to the library. I spend a few hours...
6 tips for when you forget about something important
I have a lot going on right now. The semester only just started, but I already feel like I’m ridiculously busy. I have classes,...
7 Tips for Finding Your Way Around Campus
I remember my first day at UVic. It was five years ago, and I was finally back at school after taking a break to...
The 3565-Day-Long Degree
I started my university career a long time ago. I mean a REALLY long time ago. 3565 days, to be exact. If you’re playing...
Understanding Terminology Used at UVic
I talk to a lot of prospective students, newly admitted students, and first-year students. Many have questions about all the words they run into...
Visiting the K’ómoks First Nation: The I-Hos Canoe and the Importance of Culture
When you walk into the cultural centre of the K’ómoks First Nation, the first thing you are greeted with is a giant canoe. I’m...
Visiting the K’ómoks First Nation: The Importance of Language
UVic is full of amazing opportunities for students, and there are many which seem to hide in plain sight. This past summer, I had...
Where in the World Do UVic Students Come From?
When I was a kid, I absolutely loved the show/computer game Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? I’m pretty sure that show created...
My Note-Taking Style
One of the most common questions I get from incoming first years is “how do you take notes?” My answer to this question is...
8 Steps to Applying to Grad School (As Told By Memes)
We are not quite one month into the new semester, but I have been ridiculously stressed already. Why? I’m applying to graduate school. Now,...
De-stress at the Pet Café!
“Missing your pet? Stressed about school? Come to the Interfaith Chapel to love-up some animals. Enjoy tea, coffee, and cookies while connecting with cuddly...
Celebrating ALL the holidays
It’s a very special time of year, as we all know. It’s the season to spread joy, love, and to celebrate…something. For so many...
I Am Not Freaking Out
I’m not freaking out. It’s amazing how many times I’ve said those words to myself in the past few days. I’m not freaking out....
6 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep
It happened again last night. I lay in the dark, with my cat sleeping peacefully at the end of the bed and pitter-patter of...
Meeting Your Heroes – Rick Mercer visits campus
They say don’t meet your heroes. Well, forget that, because I got to meet mine yesterday, and it was awesome! I’ve been a huge...
Meet a Real UVic Student: Georgia and Grainger
There’s a varied cast of characters you will find in every class – the keeners in the front row who answer all the questions,...
8 tips for keeping in touch with your long-distance BFF
Best friends forever! Joined at the hip! Do everything together! Right? But what if you live far away from each other? With over 70%...
How to go to school without a computer
It finally happened — my computer has taken its last breath. After months of anticipating the inevitable, praying every time I opened a program...