by Sané | Dec 4, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Sané
Hey readers! Have you ever felt lonely? This may sound like an obvious question. Of course, everyone has experienced loneliness at some point in their lifetime. But how has university influenced this experience? A recent study has shown that nearly 70% of university...
by Jocelyn Chalmers | Nov 27, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Jocelyn C.
Have you ever been engaged in an activity – perhaps playing a sport, cooking a meal, or writing a poem – and found yourself so swept up in the experience that everything else seemed to simply melt away? Your self-consciousness disappeared, your intrusive thoughts were...
by Annie MacIntosh | Nov 22, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Mindfulness practices have been getting a lot of attention in the media lately, and in our hustling, bustling world, it’s easy to see why: There is such value in taking a moment to ground yourself. Mindfulness is a form of meditation- it serves to calm our minds...
by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Nov 21, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma
In honor of Memorial Day this month I wanted to talk to a veteran about mental health. Daniel* is in his 60s now but the impact of war can be heard in his voice. In many ways what he doesn’t say tells us more than what he does. Speaking with him reminded me that...
by Akshay Bhasin | Nov 2, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Akshay
Hello everyone! I hope you’re having an awesome semester! Life as a student can often be hectic. We usually have many different roles: worker, partner, volunteer, friend, classmate, etc. and these roles come with various responsibilities. These responsibilities...
