A Gift of Togetherness
At the beginning of the month of December, I had the opportunity of participating in UVic’s holiday video, a partnership between Student Affairs and...
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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...
DIY Gifts for the Holidays
As the holidays approach, many people have started thinking about holiday gifts for their friends and families. However, for many, times are tough and...
An Omicron Christmas
I am writing to you from my childhood bedroom, safe from the snow and wind. But what I was not safe from coming home...
My Christmas Break To-Do List
Christmas Break is a time to relax, spend time with people who you haven’t seen in ages due to the busy semester, and eat...
Winter in Utrecht
Spring has arrived in the Netherlands! Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and birds are waking me up long before my alarm. Spring...
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!
Holiday Giving: Handmade Cards
In the midst of the holiday season, as students we have to juggle between exams, papers, time for family, friends and ourselves. Nevertheless, I...
Celebrating ALL the holidays
It’s a very special time of year, as we all know. It’s the season to spread joy, love, and to celebrate…something. For so many...
A Miracle On Broad Street
Hello Everyone! I just finished my last exam this morning and I am feeling happy, tired and excited. This past Friday I went to...
Mindful Holiday Guide
Dear UVic, In less than two weeks I will be flying home to the Dominican Republic. I am thrilled to see my friends and...
8 Must-Do Winter Activities
On the evening of November 2nd the heavy rain became slushy snow and November 3rd greeted us with white rooftops and wet sidewalks all...
UVic Season’s Eatings – our favourite holiday foods
Happy Holidays from UVic’s blogging team! Food is one of the best parts of the holidays, and we’ve collected our favourite family recipes for...
Christmas in Residence
What do you get when you bring together stressed out university students, Christmas spirit, and a sousaphone? Watch the video below to find out…
How to survive holiday shopping
I love giving gifts! Nothing makes me happier than the smile on a loved one’s face when they open the present I’ve put so...
The Christmas Debate and the Top 5 Festivities in Town
The Christmas debate. You know the one I’m talking about. It’s that awkward moment when you realize the person you’re currently talking to staunchly...
All I Want for Christmas: A Student Guide to Asking for Presents
Christmas is such a joyful time of year, and as a first year who used to have to do homework over Christmas break, I cannot wait...
How To Save Money During The Holidays
With December being well and truly on its way, this means the Holidays are more or less around the corner. For some this could...
Christmas Holiday Show and Tell
Do you remember when you were in elementary school and had to write an “essay” on what you did during your winter vacation? Well,...