I Tried It! Meditating Everyday For a Week
Follow Manya’s journey in learning the importance of taking care of ourselves to manage stress and staying happy!
Winterizing Your Skincare Routine
Disclaimer: None of this is a paid advertisement – these are just products I like to use and that work for me! As the chill of winter settles in, I always notice a significant shift in my skin’s condition. The combination of cold weather and dry indoor heat leaves my skin feeling parched and uncomfortable. […]
How to Deal With 0.5 hrs of Daylight in the Winter
Surviving with half an hour of daylight during the winter months can be a challenge. But fear not! There are ways to cope with the limited sunlight hours. Vancouver winters can feel a bit gloomy. The short daylight hours catch you by surprise as the sun sets. One moment, it’s midday. Next, it’s dark outside. […]
Not Heading Home for the Holidays? Tips for Feeling Less Homesick Over Winter Break
As an international student from Vietnam living in Vancouver for the past three years, I often feel homesick during the winter break, especially around Christmas and New Year—times when I usually spend with my family. Over the years, I’ve gathered some tips to help ease homesickness during this season. 1. Cook Up Some Cozy Feelings […]
Demystifying Skincare
Disclaimer: This is not professional medical advice! If you have any concerns, please check with a dermatologist or other certified professionals before making any health-related decisions. From the earlier 10-step routines to the more recent trend of “glass skin”, skincare can almost feel like a fantasy sci-fi world with all its different terms. While part […]
My Skincare Journey
Disclaimer: All content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions. Finding my Routine Being a teen with dry skin seemed easy to me. I didn’t have any acne, and I was grateful for that. Without […]
I Tried It! 7 Days of Veggies
Read about a student’s journey on eating more vegetables.
Common Plants and Animals on Campus
Learn about some of the plants and animals that can be found around campus, as well as tips on how to identify them!
Plant-based Options at UBC!
Discover some awesome vegan options across UBC’s campus, catering to both seasoned vegans and those exploring plant-based alternatives!
Making the Most Out of the AMS Student Health Care Plan
Learn what the AMS Student Health Care Plan covers and how easy it is to use through my own experience using it for the first time.
Disconnect to Reconnect: A Guide to “Digital Detoxing”
Discover how to find balance in the digital age through my digital detox journey and practical tips for a healthier, happier student life.
I tried it! Journaling for a week
This blog post will help students to feel empowered with the knowledge they need to start journaling and understand how journaling can benefit their overall health!
Food in a Flash: Where to Find Fast Food on Campus
Where to get food at lightning speed for a thundering stomach!
Exam Period Meditation Space
Exams are stressful. Visit our quiet space to re-group thoughts, meditate, and pray as needed.
What is a Food Coma and How to Avoid it!
Learn about our relationship with food and how food comas could impact our energy level.
Must-Reads for Summer 2022
Find your perfect warm weather read by checking out our staff’s summer book recommendations!
Ways to Make Your Own Food in First Year Residences
Learn easy tips and tricks for making your own food in a first year residence.
Back on the Road: How to Practice Self-Care on Your Commute
Discover ways to relax and rest on your commutes in the second part of our Back on the Road series.
Food to Cure Homesickness
Learn some tips and tricks to help you turn your food cravings from home into a reality, including finding ingredients and restaurants.
Must-Reads for Reading Week 2022
Our Reading Week must-reads list has returned for 2022! Find your next page-turner by checking out our staff’s book recommendations.
Engineering Your Life: Designing Better Health
Insights from engineering professors and students on applying engineering concepts and ideas to improve your overall health, diet, and sleep.
How to Have Self-Compassion in Academics
Read about how Alex learned to have self-compassion and how it can improve your academic experience.
How to Find Bliss with Your New Roommates
A complete guide on how to get along with your new roommates.
Must-Reads for Reading Week 2021
Back by popular demand, a must-reads list for Reading Week 2021!
Humans of IKB: Student Staff Edition
Everyone encounters challenges at university – you’re not alone! Get to know our student staff team, and their advice for how to overcome common university concerns.
Adjusting to a New Place
Justin shares his tips on how to adjust to a new place, based on his personal experience.
Communicating Your Needs Toolkit
Learn a 3-step approach to expressing your personal needs in this interactive learning tool!
Spaces as Time Machines: How to Unlock the Benefits of Nostalgia
Does nostalgia always have to make you feel sad? Check out Annika’s post to learn how to unlock the benefits of nostalgia.
Humans of IKB
Everyone encounters challenges at university – you’re not alone! Get to know our staff team, and their advice for how to overcome common university concerns.
How to build confidence as an introverted minority
Learn how an introverted minority student builds her confidence during her time at UBC.
A Guide to Spring Cleaning and Why You Should Do It (Hint: It’s Good For You)
Refresh and reset for the new season with some spring cleaning tips!
How Digital Tattoo can help you learn more about your online life
Learn more about the Digital Tattoo project and how it can support a more informed use of social media.
What questions about social media haven’t we asked ourselves?
There are a lot of questions to ask ourselves when it comes to social media use – check out Annika’s post to start reflecting!
A Positive Approach to Facing University
By revealing our imperfections, recognizing our fragileness, we are made human and complete.
Enhance Daily Productivity and Motivation with Exercise
Struggling to get work done with online classes? Learn how to implement exercising to enhance your productivity!
The Danger of Reference Points
We compare ourselves to others constantly, often to our own detriment. Chris sheds some light on how reference points make silver medal winners and heavy social media users unhappy.
All You Need for March: Finishing the Term Strong!
Check out our recommended resources and events for finishing up the semester!
Must-Reads for Reading Week
Itching for something to read or just plain bored? We’ve curated a list of all of our favorite books for you to enjoy over reading week!
Beware, Not All Advice Is Good Advice
As we’re entering the beginning of our winter semester, you may find yourself on the receiving end of a lot of people’s well intended advice. Click here to find out why I’m telling you not to listen to them.
3 Tips for Eating Cheaper without Cooking Every Meal
If you have been having a hard time budgeting your food allowance, Minori shares a few tips and recipes that will give you the best bang for your buck!
They’re Going to Find Out!
Impostor Syndrome is a common phrase that’s flung around these days. What exactly is it and what can we do to manage it?
Phone Phobia: Tips for Calling for When You Just Can’t Text Instead
Do you ever get nervous about making an unavoidable call on the phone? Here are some tips to help ease your phone phobia!
Self Confidence for When You Are in a Slump
As a student, you have a number of different skill sets that make you particularly appealing to employers. Read further to find out what they are!
Mental Health and Balancing Student Work Life
In this post we will focus on mental health and students’ work life, focusing in particular on part time jobs students have while studying.
Mindfulness Meditation as a tool for Mental Health and Academic Success.
Do you wonder why we have negative or positive thoughts? Meditators believe it stems from the formation of attachments to our thoughts and behaviors.
Mental Health and Students’ Academic Lives
Everyone has mental health. Many of us struggle with mental health problems and some of us will experience mental illness. As a student, your mental health matters.
