Studying abroad in a country where English is not often spoken can be difficult, but it's far from impossible. Here's how I've surviving so far.
Being Restful and Productive During Reading Week
Congratulations everyone! We have finally made it to Reading Week! These last two weeks have been extremely stressful, and I found myself in an endless cycle of waking up, attending lectures, and then going home and immediately start studying. Last…
3 Ways Which I Prevent Burnout
Reading week is finally here, which means we can take some time off to relax! That being said, I found these first couple months of school very long and exhausting. I’m taking five challenging courses, in addition to being involved…
Indigenous Education Week: Reigniting Language
Aaniin! Can you believe that it’s already the end of October? As the week draws to an end, so does First Nation House’s annual Indigenous Education Week. I look forward to it each year because there are always so many…
Affirmations for those with Anxiety
For me, a lot of my symptoms revolve around unnecessary fear and discomfort. As an example, I randomly and suddenly feel incredibly on-edge when there are sudden loud noises in places, or if I feel trapped when I am on…
Dance Week in the Life
I have been loving the Day-in-the-Life and Week-in-the-Life blog posts Rachel T. and Janette recently did and I wanted to jump on board with the trend too! Instead of writing about my boring old school schedule I thought I would share…
Textual Studies with a Twist
In Trinity’s Divinity Common Room, a small and incredibly friendly group of people meet weekly to discuss different readings from Islamic, Christian, and Jewish scripture. I was immediately intrigued by the idea of learning more about religious texts, especially considering…
Travelling solo, but never alone (ft. Busan & Gyeongju)
With midterms behind me and a three-day weekend ahead, it was undoubtedly the best time to travel. Most of my friends were heading to Japan, but having just been there this past summer, I looked within the country for a…
PMS as a student
It's a common experience, but it's also a taboo: pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and it is important to talk about it. PMS symptoms and degree differ between girls. For myself, I become irritable and stressed. I also experience insomnia, loneliness, an…
Literary Meet and Greet Event: An Overview
The Arts and Culture Commissioner's portfolio for VUSAC (Victoria University Students' Administrative Council) is really interesting and engaging. Some aspects of the position include Co-Producing The Bob, an annual sketch comedy show held at Victoria College, co-planning the Gardiner Gala,…