Find Yourself, In Nature
After running through sunlit forests with trees reaching up to the sky, I hiked up the mountain. Scrambling up the rock with dirt between...
Author: Ricky
Nature’s Impact on You
I’ve learned about the value of nature and its relation to human well-being from my UVic studies in environmental studies, climate change and public...
A Jolting Re-entry: Reverse Culture Shock
After 6 months of travel in Australia and New Zealand, I’ve been back in Canada now for nearly a month. I’d be lying if...
The final few weeks and conclusion to an exchange semester in Australia
After a riveting mid-semester break, we were now back in Surfer’s Paradise, a place where I’d already spent the past 2.5 months, and only...
Mid-Semester Break in Australia, A 10-day Road Trip!
“Aaaaand….. done! I finished my final assignment before Spring Break and we were on the train towards Brisbane to catch our flight to Cairns....
Preparations for Mid-Semester Break in Australia!
These past 2-3 weeks have been filled with endless amounts of studying, reading articles, and hours spent at the library. However, in addition to studying and...
Diving into Australia: Adventures in Studying Abroad
Absolutely incredible… How do I even begin to share about my experiences in Australia so far?! I could compare/contrast differences between the West Coast...
Why study abroad?
Soon I will be leaving for an incredible adventure – an exchange semester in Australia! There are many ways of travelling abroad, but why...
A hiking adventure to Jocelyn Peak
Let’s go for a hike! Our destination… Gowlland Tod Provincial Park! This post will give an inside look into the provincial park. In case...
Home away from home
The First Peoples House is a beautiful space that holds a heart-warming importance for myself and many others in the Indigenous community. I came...
Moving from on to off campus
Finishing last semester was very rewarding: completing exams, contemplating ideas of going on an exchange semester abroad and making preparations for my new home....