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....
by Tristen | Dec 16, 2020 | Written by Tristen
Hi all<3 (Disclaimer: if you have covid-news fatigue and/or are simply sick and tired of hearing about the virus/virus-adjacent topics, I encourage you to stop reading here, and go enjoy your favourite type of self-care [my personal recommendation is to go watch...
by Tristen | Oct 20, 2020 | Written by Tristen
Hey again! In my last blog post, I shared how beneficial improving my sleep hygiene has been for my mental health. I then shared resources outlining different ways one can improve their sleep hygiene: (Anxiety Canada, CDC, and the Sleep Foundation). For me,...
by Tristen | Sep 22, 2020 | Written by Tristen
Hi everyone!To start off my first ever blog post, I thought I would just say what we’ve all been thinking lately: working from home can be extremely difficult, and can take a serious toll on our mental health and well-being. In addition to the obvious reasons...
