Serene Gardens of UVic
There is a place among the trees that is tranquil, safe, and quiet. A place you can hide from your flatmate, neighbours, homework and...
Tagged: first year
Getting Into A Routine
As a first year student, I’ve found it hard to get into a routine that I can stick to consistently. In high school, my routine was mostly...
Classic Novels and Why You Should Care
As an English student, the biggest question I get from people is “what’s the point?” Well, I’ll tell you the point. The term “classic...
How to Survive First Year Writing
The Writing department, or any Fine Arts program, can be the hardest program on campus. Of course, Science students and Engineers will laugh at...
Breaking Up With Netflix
I believe many students can relate when I say “my relationship with Netflix has gotten a little too serious”. From “Friends” to “The Office”, the...
6 of the Best Fall Activities in Victoria
1. Finnerty’s Apple Cider One of my favorite ways to get in the seasonal spirit: seasonal treats. Apple Cider from Finnerty’s by the bus...
My University Playlist
They say there’s music in movement. Swift, easy, loud, angry, happy, worried, desolate, perfect notes sounding their way out of laughter and tears and quirky...
From Cali to Canada
Hey there and welcome to My UVic Life. I never had a clue about where I wanted to go to university. Being from the...
An Open Letter to all New Students
As I end my journey, you are all starting your adventure. A time full of excitement, starting fresh, meeting new people and trying things...
Top 10 lessons for new students
Listen up, millennials. Class is in session. I’ve assembled a top 10 list of clichés of life lessons which is, judging by the news feeds I get, the only thing anyone reads any more. I know, cynical student blogger; probably the ultimate cliché. But alas, let’s just get this over with so you can get back the enjoying the start of university.
Top 10 Back to School Events at UVic
If you’re a returning Vike, welcome back! If you’re a brand new Vike, WELCOME!
There are 10 events during the 6 week orientation that you need to check out when you arrive to campus! Whether you are a new member to Vikes Nation or an OG, there’s no better way to celebrate September than living it up (before midterms, finals, assignments and projects start to kick your booty). After all, WE ARE VIKES NATION and we know what’s up!
Advice for Incoming Science Students From a UVic Science Graduate
In June, I received my B.Sc. from UVic in microbiology. It felt surreal and I couldn’t believe how fast time had gone by. I...
Excitement and Fear: An Interesting Combination
Guest post by Moira Louw Well, it’s happening. This week I will start my first year of university. It’s a little hard to wrap...
Top 5 Reasons to Attend UVic Orientation
Guest post by Carissa Kocsis To all the new UVic students – this one’s for you. You’re about to set off on a remarkable...
8 Pieces of Advice for Future 1Ls
Last Monday, I wrote my last exam and finished the most intense academic year of my life: 1L. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term,...
5 Easy Ways to Make Friends in Your First Year
University is a whole new chapter in life. You’ll meet different people, you’ll learn from a broader perspective, and you’ll experience things you never...
24 Tips For Surviving First Year Sciences
I’ve been doing UVic Orientation Tours every September for the past three years. Each year, I provide students with a list of tips for...
A Tale of Two Provinces: Culture shock within your own country
When someone says culture shock, you likely think about going across the world to a country with languages and cuisines that are decidedly foreign....
UVic Survival Guide
Congratulations! You’ve survived the summer and made it to September. Booyah! I know, nobody has said “booyah!” in like 10 years, but maybe it’s...