Anisa N.
Past UVic Student Mental Health Blogger
My name is Anisa. I was born and raised in Yellowknife, NT. I recently graduated with a Psychology degree from UVic. This year I am taking more courses at UVic to apply to post graduate programs. I am also taking an interior design diploma course, something I’ve always wanted to do. I love anything that has to do with interior design, painting and event planning. I went to Francophone School my entire life so I’m very lucky to be able to speak three languages. I hope to learn another language in the near future.
I loved my time at UVic, it was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. Mental health issues can often be pushed to the side as stresses arise in University, I hope by being a blogger and writing about mental health, more students will prioritize mental health in their daily lives!
SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP
Hey all, It's time to sleep! Sleep is so important because it helps you study efficiently and is essential for your mental health. Here are some tips to help with sleep during stressful times: Have some calm time before you sleep – Read a book, dim your lights and...
Summer time!
Hey everyone, Most of you are probably done exams by now, or will be by the time you’re seeing this, so I thought sharing some tips on activities to do during summer would be appropriate. 1. If you’re taking classes: try to study outside, I’ve done that during the...
Figuring out What YOU Want to Do with YOUR Life
Hey everyone, Okay, so I just graduated, and I still don’t have a concrete grasp of my future plans. It is SO hard to figure out what you want to do for some, yet so easy for others. All throughout my undergrad I thought I wanted to be a dentist and then in my last...
Do’s and Dont’s of exam period sacrifices
Hey everyone, Here are DOs and DON’Ts of Exam Period Sacrifices DO: Do sacrifice socializing, going out, partying. You have three weeks before you get 4 months off, this is the time to get it together! It’s your last chance to get those As!!! So… sacrifice some...
Peer Support Workshop!
Hey Everyone, My last few blogs have really emphasized the importance of relationships, social connection and emotional support and this event is a great way to help you learn more about this area. On March 15th, the Peer Support Workshop, put on by the Student Mental...
4 Tips on Staying Connected with your Loved Ones!
Hey everyone, Staying connected with your close ones is really important for your mental health. It might feel really difficult to stay connected with your loved ones when away at university, so here are some tips to help you maintain those important connections in...
How to Deal with a Bad Grade
Hey everyone, It happens to all of us - getting a bad grade - whether it’s in an exam or a class. It happens, and it sucks. As university students, there is a lot of pressure for us to get good grades, whether it is to get into other programs after our degree or to...
How to balance school and a relationship!
Hey everyone, School can definitely feel like an intense full-time job, but with school you have a never-ending amount of work to do even after you’ve gone to all your classes. At the same time, relationships need a lot of time and effort put into them too. Balancing...
Tips for Exam Season
1. Go to help centres There is so much value in going to help centres - you can get expert help from tutors who have the knowledge to help you in your specific course. Its a great resource that can really help anyone who is struggling,...
UVic Art Hive
One of my great passions is art. My dad is an artist, and as a young child I would attend his oil painting classes; every Sunday I looked forward to my painting lesson. Over time, I realized that the time I spent painting really helped me, it allowed me to...