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: Victoria
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...
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...
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...
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...
My Personal Favourite Cafés in Victoria
Across Victoria, there are many eateries, cafes and restaurants that are high quality, but in my opinion, there are four across town that are...
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...
My Favourite Hangout Spots in Downtown Victoria as a Broke Student
I feel extremely lucky to have found an amazing, affordable apartment in the heart of Downtown Victoria to live in while I attend UVIC....
A Visit to Legacy Art Gallery
I had a project in my Contemporary Arts Class, ART 151, to visit an exhibition in Victoria BC. While visiting downtown last weekend, I...
Tips for Maintaining a Social Life in University
One of the biggest challenges of university is finding ways to balance a social life with your academics. University is a time when you...
Myths & Truths: Living in Victoria
When students and working adults are brainstorming what city to move to, they often have opinions based on what they see in the media...
What to do when you’re off campus
Wondering what to do when you don’t have any classes for the day? Maybe it’s reading break and you are looking for something fun...
Random UVic Hailstorm
Ah Victoria—the weather always keeps us guessing. I was walking through the library today and heard what sounded like pounding rain. I braced myself...
5 Downtown Victoria Local Shops to Check out
Not only is shopping from a local business best for the economy and community, you can also find unique gifts when you shop local....
Photos From a Saturday at the Beach
As the semester begins to get crazier and busier, it can be really difficult to take time out of your days or weeks for...
The Usher Work Experience
As a first time usher for the weekend piano recital on February 5, I was informed of this wonderful opportunity by my wonderful classmate...
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 Spend Your First Holidays in Victoria
Whether it’s your first year at UVic or just the first time you’ve decided to spend the holidays in Victoria, this city has an...
Places in Victoria to get last minute holiday gifts!
There is still some time to pick out some gifts for your friends, family or yourself, and these places listed will help you get...
Poutines of Victoria (Pt. 1)
Alright, let’s cut to the chase: There’s no real introduction required for this post. I love poutine, and I know you do too. In...