Where to Explore in Greater Victoria This Summer
Staying in Greater Victoria this summer? Love spending time outdoors? Luckily Vancouver Island is a nature lover’s haven and there are endless parks, campgrounds,...
Tagged: campus life
Pros and Cons to Being Back on Campus
Between a year of online classes, a full return to campus, a Christmas Covid surge that put us back online for the start of...
5 Favourite Spots on my Exchange University’s Campus
These are my favourite spots at Utrecht University, where I’m doing an exchange. 1. The library This 6-floor maze always has beautiful natural light...
A Winter Evening on Campus
Although I can’t quite identify it, there is something about the UVic campus that I feel deeply connected to. Perhaps it’s the quad, the...
Self-Isolation in Residence
On Thursday morning, I woke up with a sore throat, a cough, and a headache. I phoned the UVic Student Wellness Centre (250-721-8492), and...
A Letter to the UVic Campus
Dear UVic Campus, It’s me, Izzy. You probably don’t remember me, but I’m one of the thousands of lucky students that’s been hanging around...
Taking Risks and Why I Shaved my Head
Growing up I was always attached to my hair for whatever reason. I’ve met so many people who said that they would never shave...
Club Day
One of my greatest decisions of my first year at UVic was the decision to check out club day. To be honest, I was...
Assumptive Expectations: Small Changes Between Countries
People tend to become very confused when something is different than their expectations. What does this look like? Well, maybe it looks like walking...
UVic Students Take a Snow Day!
University of Victoria students enjoyed this snow day to the fullest building snowman “Pepe” and making snow angels. Stay warm out there!
Run Away From Your Problems
When your stress level is maxed out and you feel completely overwhelmed, sometimes the best idea is the most tempting one: Run away from...
Interviews Help YOU!
Interviews, in my opinion, are one of the most amazing professional tools that anyone has. But it is especially important to maximize on this...
If You Live in Victoria, You’ve Taken These 5 Photos
Victoria is as unique as it is photogenic. From locals to visitors from all over the world, there are five pictures we have all...
5 Reasons to be an Orientation Leader
This year will be my third time around as an Orientation Leader and I cannot wait. My first experience volunteering for Orientation in 2016...
Welcome to Veg-toria!
Admittedly, the stereotypes about Victoria being a mecca for progressive, plant-based foodies aren’t too far off. Motivated by a range of values including environmental...
10 Reasons Americans Should Choose UVic
Located on Vancouver Island, off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, the University of Victoria is hidden gem when it comes to American students’...
5 things I regret NOT doing while I was at UVic
I’ve officially been finished with classes for about a month now, and I’ve had some time to reflect on the glory years of my...
From Talking About Co-op to Actually Doing It
As a UVic Tour Guide, I am constantly talking about Co-operative Education. The benefits, the opportunities, and the experiences of co-op are shared across...
How I Got to Model for My Co-op
Ok, so I didn’t really become a model (sorry for the clickbait), but I did get one of the most professional photos of my...
The Varsity Chronicles: A Note to My First Year Self
Hello first year me, No, not that me. This me. Ah yes. Let’s take this back five years ago, which in writing seems like...