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!
Relax!
University can seem like an unhealthy lifestyle when you think about it. You go to school, you study all night for exams, your dinner will probably often consist of ramen noodles and you may not have as much time as you hoped to exercise....
Volunteer!
There are so many reasons to volunteer. It is good for your mental health, helping others can help you reduce stress and gain perspective on your life which in turn may help deal you with struggles in your life. Volunteer experiences help...
First Midterm Season
I went to a very small school my entire life. In fact, my graduating class consisted of 25 people. There were only 4 people in my biology 12 class. That’s why when I went to my first university midterm, where there was 350 people sitting...
My First Week at UVic
My first week of University was probably the most anxiety-provoking week of my life. Weeks before my September 5th start date, I was thinking about my first day on campus. As that fifth day of September creeped up, the planning began: I...
Getting Involved on Campus
There are many ways to be involved at the University of Victoria. In early September the Student Union Building holds university club days where you have the opportunity to experience what each club has to offer. There are heavy metal clubs...