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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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...
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,...
What it’s Like Being First Generation in Academia
Being the first person in your family to attend a post-secondary institution can be one of the most exciting things you do in your...
McKinnon: The People’s Gym
Down in the depths of the McKinnon Building is one of my newfound favourite places on campus: the McKinnon gym/weight room. Yes, maybe it’s...
The 10 Most Surprising Things I Learned in First Year
I remember the transition from high school to university instilling a mixture of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation in me. Being the first of my...
Sociology: A Class You Don’t Want to Miss
Do you every find yourself wondering why people act the way they do? Was it a product of their environment? Was it because that’s...
What to do when you’re off campus
Wondering what to do when you don’t have any classes for the day? Maybe it’s reading break and you are looking for something fun...
A typical day on campus !
Every day at UVic is a bit different. I feel like I find new things every time I visit the campus or simply enjoy...
5 Downtown Victoria Local Shops to Check out
Not only is shopping from a local business best for the economy and community, you can also find unique gifts when you shop local....
Photos From a Saturday at the Beach
As the semester begins to get crazier and busier, it can be really difficult to take time out of your days or weeks for...
An art-filled semester!
For my very first semester at UVic I took 6 different art courses as my electives as an Anthropology student. I highly enjoyed the...
Taking the Plunge
Crisp, cold water hits my face as I dunk in the salty water. My senses are temporarily numbed and my head clears. I emerge...
Halloween for the Broke UVic Student
Money has always been tight for students, but we all have felt the effects of the rising cost of living in Victoria—whether it’s rent,...
Most Useful Templates and Trackers I Use as a Student
Saving time and streamlining tasks is a great step towards managing your time better. A huge time saver for me has been a few...
5 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Life
Do you dread trying to find where you saved that file to? Do your file names offer no suggestion as to what they contain?...
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...
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...
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,...