by Sophie McIntyre | Mar 18, 2022 | Written by Sophie
Hi readers! I wanted to share a piece of writing I wrote for UVIC’s on the Verge writing contest last year on resilience. My hope is that by sharing my mental health experiences, you – the reader, will feel a little less alone. Thanks for reading! I was 13...
by Yo'ad Eilon-Heiber | Mar 18, 2022 | Written by Yo'ad
Hi friends!As someone who has wanted to pursue further education after my bachelors, I have often found myself trying to find a healthy balance between maintaining my grades and maintaining my mental health. Through my four years of schooling I have learned how to...
by Sophie McIntyre | Nov 16, 2021 | Written by Sophie
As someone who doesn’t drink, I can say firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate socializing when you’re sober. This is for a host of reasons! First – university social culture puts such a huge emphasis on drinking. I can’t count how many get-togethers or...
by Yo'ad Eilon-Heiber | Nov 16, 2021 | Written by Yo'ad
As someone who deals with claustrophobia, studying in a crowded library or café does not work well for me. Over my 3 years here at Victoria, I have been able to find places that allow me to ground myself and study calmly, without the anxiety of a cramped space. Below...
by Hannah | Oct 1, 2021 | Written by Hannah
“How did I get here, I don’t know what I am doing” As a PhD student this is a frequent thought that runs through my head, like a nagging idea that I have tricked my way to grad school. Everyone around me seems so much more knowledgeable and on top of it than I feel....
