Malaika L.
Past UVic Student Mental Health Blogger
Hey readers!
My name is Malaika and I’m a biology student at UVic. My experience at UVic so far has been a wonderful and terrifying mix of learning about the world and about myself. As a Congolese-Canadian woman who grew up in the Czech Republic, I’ve gotten to meet and work with a beautiful and diverse range of people. In my free time I enjoy photography, outdoor activities and reading. Apart from these, one of the most important factors to my positive mental health has always been music. Between the UVic Music Production Club, my guitars, and the headphones that are always by my side, music is what keeps me going. Through my previous work with the UVic Mental Health Blog, I’ve learned just how much mental health affects us all. I believe that it’s really up to us to offer our support to our peers and fellow students in the spirit of fostering an environment of positive mental health on campus.
5 Reasons Why You Need To Be Getting More Sleep
I get it, being a student means that sleep is a rare luxury saved mostly for the holidays and when you're sick. That's got to change. Proper sleeping patterns can determine so much about our mental and physical health and needs to be a...
Interview With an Athlete – Tips and Advice
Noah Pawlowski is the goalie for the UVic Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. A couple hours before their big game at Thunderfest, he was kind enough to agree to an interview with me to discuss the link between mental health and sports. Noah is in...
5 Easy and Affordable Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel More Like Home
Living away from home for the first time can be stressful. Between figuring out your class schedule, finding your way around a new place and trying to make friends, homesickness is sure to hit us all. Having a space where you feel...
5 Simple Ways to Maintain Physical Health for Free
Mental and physical health influence each other quite heavily. Just as poor mental health can have negative effects on your body, staying fit is a key factor in maintaining a healthy mind. Having said that, actually finding time to work out...