Technology Tutorials for Students
Technology is constantly evolving, and the way we work online as students changes along with it. If you find yourself curious about any of...
Time Management Made Simple
No one is born with flawless time management skills. Developing them is a process that doesn’t happen overnight, and tends to require a lot...
The Little (Bio)Chemist That Ended Up In A Geology Lab
Chemistry is everywhere; it’s the study of matter. So technically, any co-op job is related to chemistry as long as you interact with things...
Virtual Reality Tours for Students
Have you always wanted to try Virtual Reality? As a UVic student, you’re in luck! Instead of paying money at the mall just to...
How to *actually* take the bus in Victoria
Victoria, we need to talk. As UVic students, we pay about $80/semester to use the Victoria Regional Transit System. According to BC Transit, Victorians...
What’s In My Backpack – Science Student Edition!
As far as what team I’m on for bags I use for university, I am team backpack without a doubt. As a science student,...
What’s In My Backpack – Co-op Edition
In the least concerning way possible, I love to know what others have on hand to keep themselves prepared. So I decided to share...
Keep Calm and Visit CALL
The CALL facility (CLE A025), in my opinion, is one of the most underrated areas on UVic’s campus. This beautiful space offers a wide...
“Victoria is boring” and other misconceptions about UVic
I have a confession to make. I didn’t even know that the University of Victoria existed until two months before I applied here. (I...
Grad Gift Ideas for Every Grad
Grad season is here, which means folks are scrambling to make arrangements for their graduating loved ones. One tradition that is commonly practiced by...
A 36-hour itinerary in Victoria
My friends recently surprised me with a belated birthday visit to Victoria! I had been feeling a bit homesick and was missing them so...
Welcome to the Computer Help Desk
Have you ever experienced the panic that comes when your meeting on Zoom starts in 5 minutes and you aren’t able to login to...
Getting Started on Creating an ePortfolio
1. Explore Go out and stalk explore other students’ websites for inspiration. You can either Google keywords or use GitHub to find other students’...
So It’s Not Going To Be A Four Year Degree
UVic has an unofficial motto amongst upper-year students: “fifth year, no fear”. Now that registration for my fourth year classes is just around the...
The Introvert/Shy Student’s Guide to University
If you’re a more introverted student like I am, there were probably situations you anticipated coming into university that made you wonder if your...
Care Package Ideas For Everyone
Care packages are always fun to send or receive and there’s plenty of ways to personalize them. Here are some basics to get you...
Rest & Relaxation on Campus
Have you ever caught yourself dozing off in class? I know I have. Sometimes, multiple hours of classes and studying can bring a student...
Up in the air: flying standby to Vancouver
Happy birthday to me! I turned 20 on Monday and spent my birthday weekend with my family down in the US. The plan was...
The Co-op Learning Curve That Never Ends
I was planning to post about my co-op when I finally figured out what I was doing, how everything worked and was basically “perfect”...
By the hours: a first week day in the life of a Navy co-op student
Greetings from CFB Esquimalt, the Canadian Armed Forces base just outside of Downtown Victoria. I’m doing a co-op work term with the Royal Canadian...