It’s so unbelievably good to disconnect completely from the ceaseless cycle of deadlines that is university academics.
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Winter is Snow Joke! Little Tricks to Shake the Winter Blues
Aaniin! For many, winter is their favourite season—filled with snow, cozy fires, winter sports, all the beautiful, twinkly lights. If you’re like me however, winter can be a difficult time. It doesn’t make it any easier that it seems to…
Grades & Identity: You Are Important, No Matter the Mark
In high school I cared about grades to get into university. In university I care about grades to get into masters programs. It feels like this endless loop, where I am always associating my self-worth with the marks I receive.…
East Asian Commons Movie Night
On a Monday night, amongst a fast-approaching exam season, the Multi-Faith Centre’s East Asian Commons put on a movie night to unwind and momentarily forget the stress of the season. “PK” is a film that touches on the ethnic-religious divide in…
I Studied Abroad in South Korea
I studied abroad in South Korea! I can finally say this, and it feels surreal. Almost four months ago, before I left, I wrote an unpublished piece about leaving home to study abroad. Reading it now, I can revisit some…
When I feel anxious
What makes me feel anxious, and what helps me when I feel this way.
Fighting Winter Blues with Fashion
As soon as the temperature gets below 0, I’m ready to put on my sweatpants, a hoodie, and cuddle with my multiple blankets in bed. However, I still have to leave my house sometimes. In fact, I try to leave…
Three Tips for Last Minute Studying
In a dream world, we would all be studying weeks before exams, feeling fully prepared for the big day. But what if this doesn’t happen? I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit, and sometimes, you’ve just got…
Taddle Creek: The Indigenous Landscape Project
Aaniin! I hope this blog post finds you all well especially as we delve into colder weather. I feel as though the city is constantly oscillating between two seasons—winter and construction. As many of you may already know, the university…
Multi-Faith Open Mic Night!
In the middle of an assignment-heavy week, it was nice to pop by the Multi Faith Centre for their Open Mic Night. With little musical talent and nothing prepared for the event, I decided to be an observer for the…