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...
Category: Student life
My favourite parts of studying at UEA!
Choosing a university to study abroad was difficult. It was between a couple of schools in Australia and multiple ones in the UK. I...
Why you should take a study-abroad year
I’ve just finished my full year abroad in the UK, and it’s been the best risk I’ve ever taken. If you have the opportunity...
Why you should be free in your 20s
My year abroad taught me many things, but what I learned the most is that I should feel free in my 20s. One afternoon...
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...
Summer Activities in Victoria
If you plan to be living in Victoria over the summer, you’ll really enjoy it! The city really comes alive during the summer with...
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 Fourth-Year in Photos
It’s so hard to believe I’ve finished four whole school years at UVic. The time has flown by, and while I’m not quite graduating...
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,...
Saltspring Island: A Traveller’s Guide
Saltspring Island is an incredibly beautiful place here in British Columbia. The island is home to many territories/tribes: Quw’utsun Tribes (Cowichan) Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) BOḰEĆEN...
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...
Overall Opinion of UVic
As I’m approaching graduation from UVic’s Bachelor of Commerce program, I want to let all possible future students know what my overall opinion 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...
4 Years Later: Looking Back
I’m finishing up my fourth year of undergraduate studies here at UVic (that’s crazy to say!) and with only three more classes to complete...
Tofino Itinerary (the Hawaii of Canada)
Vancouver Island is home to many beautiful cities full of rare nature, animals, food, and activities! The most popular city to take a road...
How to Find a Rental in Victoria
Everyone knows that finding housing in Victoria can be tough as a student. Maybe your first year at university is coming to a close...
Be(ing)Real at UVic
By now, if you haven’t heard of BeReal, then you’re missing out on perhaps one of the best internet fads of the decade. From...
I never understood how Vancouver Island was heaven on earth, until I visited Sooke
From windy roads and crashing waves; pizza, cookies, and cafes – did you know that there is way more to South Vancouver Island than...
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...