Classes I’ve taken in the UK
Deciding which university to study at in the UK was easy after finding out East Anglia University has the most prestigious Creative Writing Program....
Category: Academics
HUMA 180 – What’s That All About?
Are you an academically gifted student enrolled in Humanities? Do you have a knack for research? If so, we are here to recommend HUMA...
Setting up for a Successful Summer
Happy summer UVic students! We’ve officially reached the point in the year when the UVic schedule transitions into summer. Congratulations on finishing another great...
My Grades Aren’t The Same Anymore… What Happened!?
I think a feeling that almost everyone I have ever met knows all too well is the feeling that everyone is better than you,...
UVic Has a New English Curriculum: What Does this Mean?
When I was first heard the English curriculum was changing on May 1, 2023, I was nervous. My English major peers and I were...
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 ‘Service Management’ is THE specialization to choose…
Within UVic’s Bachelor of Commerce (Business) program, you get to take a specialization semester in your final year to learn valuable information about the...
Mountain Meteorology Field School: What I Learned
This past reading break, I got the amazing opportunity to partake in a week-long field school in the Geography Department, called Mountain Meteorology, a...
My Top 5 Study Spots on Campus
If you’re looking for a new study spot on campus, I’ve got you covered! Here is a list of five of my favourite places...
Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Year
Going into your first year of university is never going to be easy. Heck, starting anything new or experiencing change of any kind is...
5 Tips for Exam Season
1. Find a good study spot I am a firm believer in the study spot making the study session. Try to skip the spots...
In Defence of the Procrastinator
I am a horrible student. Not in an academic context, though. I actually love school – I even want to become a teacher. I...
The BCom Program (What You Want to Know)
UVic is known for their Bachelor of Commerce program within the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. The professors integrate content across different subjects...
Reading Week in the Mountains
This past reading break, I got an amazing opportunity to participate in the Mountain Meteorology field school through the Geography department. Our group of...
A Conversation With My Grade 12 Self
When I was in high school, I had so many questions swirling around in my mind like “where am I going to go to...
What it’s Like Being First Generation in Academia
Being the first person in your family to attend a post-secondary institution can be one of the most exciting things you do in your...
Easing your Anxieties about Starting at UVic
In the weeks and months leading up to my first year at UVic, I was super anxious about logistics. How do I know where...
The Top 5 UVic Courses that Every Student Should Take
I often see posts on the UVic Reddit or other social media asking what courses are the easiest to take at UVic. But what...
The 10 Most Surprising Things I Learned in First Year
I remember the transition from high school to university instilling a mixture of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation in me. Being the first of my...
Sociology: A Class You Don’t Want to Miss
Do you every find yourself wondering why people act the way they do? Was it a product of their environment? Was it because that’s...