What I do to relax after the end of exam season
After a long semester filled with assignments, tight deadlines, projects, tests and a whole lot of stress, once summer arrives I find that it...
Tagged: summer
Summer Activities in Victoria
If you plan to be living in Victoria over the summer, you’ll really enjoy it! The city really comes alive during the summer with...
Setting up for a Successful Summer
Happy summer UVic students! We’ve officially reached the point in the year when the UVic schedule transitions into summer. Congratulations on finishing another great...
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...
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,...
A Summer Camp Leader? As a Co-op?
This past summer, I completed a work term with Engineering for Kids as a STEM Camp Lead Instructor. To give you a bit of...
90 Days of Summer
I had my summer planned out since the beginning of the year. I knew I’d be living in residence at UVic, and that I’d...
The Joy in Each Day
Although this summer looks a little different for everyone, there are still ways for us to enjoy what’s left of it before we dive...
How to Bring a Little of Victoria (and UVic!) to You
I’ve been missing Victoria and all its quirks and beauties a little more than usual in the last few weeks. If you’re experiencing some...
Travelling From the Safety of Your Couch With a Little Imagination
I think it’s safe to say that we’re all experiencing some form of cabin fever during quarantine. The novelty of being at home and...
A Funny Little Thing Called “Culture Shock”
Whenever I heard the term “culture shock”, I naively assumed it referred to someone who was ill-equipped to deal with their new cultural settings...
Take Some Summer Classes!
Summer is fast approaching! Have you gotten your summer plans figured out? If you’re not going home, I really recommend taking summer classes. Last...
Local Getaway: Thetis Lake
Growing up in Alaska, I never swam in lakes. The concept of an idyllic summer spent paddling a canoe past reedy shores or dipping...
For the Love of Summer…
When I moved across the country from my hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia to attend UVic last September, I assured my family that I...
What I’m up to this summer
Guest post by Imran Ranmall It’s summer of 2018 and it’s been an eventful one for me. I was away for a month with...
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...
Summer in Victoria
In the summer of 2017, following the worst semester of my life, I chose to stay in Victoria instead of returning home. Needless to...
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 to Get the Most Out of Your Tour (from a Tour Guide)
As a Welcome Centre Tour Guide, I get the opportunity to be one of the first faces to represent UVic to prospective students and...
The Best Form Of The 100 Mile Diet
The Okanagan is well known for its farm to table experiences and takes great pride in their farmers and chefs working together to create an...