The Best Laid Plans
Two weeks ago, I honestly thought that COVID-19 would not seriously affect my life. I was aware of the huge effects it was having...
Two weeks ago, I honestly thought that COVID-19 would not seriously affect my life. I was aware of the huge effects it was having...
During my four years at university, I have had the privilege of learning from some incredible women. As a female student, seeing women in...
Utrecht is one of the best cities from which to explore the Netherlands, which was one of the reasons why I decided to go...
This past weekend my friend Mykaila and I visited Goldstream Provincial Park. Most UVic students seem to go within a few weeks of arriving...
My second year of university is a blur. I took five courses per semester, worked an average of 15 hours a week at a...
Dear first-year students, Soon you’ll be arriving at UVic! I hope you’re looking forward to starting university. You’ve probably heard all kinds of stories...
After my third term at Utrecht University ended at the beginning of April, I visited my friend Natasha in Oxford for a weekend. Natasha...
Spring is by far my favourite season, so while I was sad to be missing out on Victoria’s cherry blossoms this year, I was...
“Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier.” – The Harvard Gazette One of...
One of the great things about going on exchange to the Netherlands for a full year is that I get to experience most of...
Spring has arrived in the Netherlands! Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and birds are waking me up long before my alarm. Spring...
I come from a family of incredible cooks and bakers. My grandma’s rusk recipe is the best I’ve ever had. Nobody can barbeque as...
Before flying home for Christmas in December, I decided to book a trip for the last weekend of January. Although I would have liked...
Two weeks before heading home for Christmas at the end of December, I visited a friend of mine in Germany. Hannah and I met...
One of the best things about living with Dutch people (6 out of 9 of my housemates are Dutch) while on exchange is that I get...
Before leaving for the Netherlands, I had every intention of publishing regular blog posts. I’ve seen other people post updates about their international experiences...
I don’t know where to start. This month has been so full of new and exciting things, and I really can’t do them all...
In just over a week, I’ll be flying to the Netherlands to begin a year-long exchange at Utrecht University! I’m so excited for this...
In February, I joined three UVic students to represent UVic at the 2018 West Coast Model European Union Conference in Seattle. It was a...
A few days ago, I realized with a shock that it’s already March, and that I have less than two months left of my...