Reflecting on personal growth after 2 years at university
At the end of April 2023 I finished up my fourth semester at UVic, which marked the completion of the first two years of...
Author: spardoe
Navigating University as a Queer student
In my final year of high school I came out to my friends and family as Transgender. I began going by the name Sebastian...
What I do to relax after the end of exam season
After a long semester filled with assignments, tight deadlines, projects, tests and a whole lot of stress, once summer arrives I find that it...
Moving Trans History Forward Conference 2023 – Day 2
If you have not yet had the chance to read about the first day that I spent at the ‘Moving Trans History Forward’ conference...
Moving Trans History Forward Conference 2023- Day 1
This year I was given the amazing opportunity to attend the 2023 “Moving Trans History Forward” conference that was hosted at the University of...
Why I love spring at UVic
I love UVic year round, but during the spring months its beauty truly blossoms. Here are some of my favourite aspects of campus life...
My favourite vintage shops in Victoria
I love fashion, but I am also aware of the huge environmental impact that fast fashion can have on the environment. Luckily, when it...
Holi colour run at UVic
On March 10th the UVic Indian Students Association and Vikes Nation hosted the annual Holi colour run for all students and staff at UVic. This...
Should you live in a Dorm or a Cluster House?
I have had the privilege of living in both a Cluster unit and in a traditional dorm, so I know everything there is to...
Pet Cafe and Laughter Meditation at the Multifaith Centre
I entered the new semester with an optimistic outlook, but I was quickly sucked into academic stress and the ‘January blues’. The first three...
Everything you need to know about being a Community Leader
Applications now open for student staff positions in the 2023-24 academic year. Attend an info session Jan. 25 (info below) and apply by February...
UVic’s unofficial mascot: George the campus peacock
When I first arrived at UVic in the fall of 2021, I was introduced to the official mascot; a large cartoonish Viking named Thunder....
Snow day; turning a setback into a blessing
I completed my last exam of the semester on December 19. “Finally” I thought, “I am done, and I will now be able to take...
How to manage academic burnout in university
What is academic burnout? And what effect does it have on students’ mental wellbeing? Academic burnout is when students become overwhelmed by the demands...