My Fourth-Year in Photos
It’s so hard to believe I’ve finished four whole school years at UVic. The time has flown by, and while I’m not quite graduating...
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Saltspring Island: A Traveller’s Guide
Saltspring Island is an incredibly beautiful place here in British Columbia. The island is home to many territories/tribes: Quw’utsun Tribes (Cowichan) Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) BOḰEĆEN...
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...
Be(ing)Real at UVic
By now, if you haven’t heard of BeReal, then you’re missing out on perhaps one of the best internet fads of the decade. From...
Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Year
Going into your first year of university is never going to be easy. Heck, starting anything new or experiencing change of any kind is...
If You’re Lonely, Buy A Fish
As a lot of us know, life away from your family and friends can become quite lonely. If you live at home or otherwise,...
A Mt. Washington Photo Adventure!
Did you know we have a ski resort on Vancouver Island? Mount Washington Alpine Resort is in the Comox Valley, a 3-hour drive from...
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...
University 101 – What You Really Need To Know
If you’re about to embark on your journey as a University student, you’re probably thinking of the one million things you need to know...
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...
Getting Involved in the UVic Community
Guest post by Sydney When I was in first-year university I told myself that I wanted to branch out and meet new people by...
10 Fun Ways to Stay Connected with Friends and Family Online
Guest post by Sophie At this stage in the COVID-19 chokehold, we’ve all heard hundreds of variations of motivational pandemic speeches preaching how we...
An Ode to My University Evening Ritual
Every day after we’re finished classes, my roommates and I slowly migrate to the kitchen to begin making our individual dinners. One of us...
The Extended Break: What to do With 5 Extra Days Off!
UVic recently announced that they extended the Winter holiday by five extra days. Rather than going back to school on January 6th, current students...
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...
Empowerment Through Solitude
Have you ever gone an entire day without speaking to anyone else? The only words you have uttered from your mouth all day are...
Home for the Holidays? Try These Once You’ve Caught up on Sleep
Ah, home for the holidays. It’s amazing to be back where you grew up, enjoying the season with your family. But after you’ve caught...
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...
5 Ways to Help Someone Who Is Stressed
As midterms have begun rolling along, conversations with friends and family soon revolve around the lack of time or ability to complete assignments and...