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Special Winter Edition – The Perfect Winter Themed Study Breaks!

Special Winter Edition – The Perfect Winter Themed Study Breaks!

By Madeleine on November 27, 2020

This time of year can seem dark and dreary, but these fun activities will spice-up your study breaks! Take a look at some ways that you can eat, craft, and exercise your way out of the winter blues!

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Self Confidence for When You Are in a Slump

By Celia on June 17, 2020

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!

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Developing Great Habits to Study/Work Remotely

Developing Great Habits to Study/Work Remotely

By Matheus on April 21, 2020

Working or studying at home is awesome! But most of us are not used to it. Below are some tips that help me overcome the struggle of having too much freedom.

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Pick Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Motivation

Pick Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Motivation

By Sanjana on April 1, 2020

As a fellow student, I know what it’s like to wake up and have absolutely no motivation to get any work done. Have you ever wondered what the neuroscience behind motivation is?

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How I navigated an academic dilemma

How I navigated an academic dilemma

By Sammy on February 20, 2020

I have always been indecisive, but going to university and spending all this money on a degree made me nervous. I wanted to know what to do and I wanted to just get through it as fast as I could. 

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Homesickness and the Education System as a First Year Student

Homesickness and the Education System as a First Year Student

By Miski on January 21, 2020

Did September to December go by in a flash? Are you feeling excited and nervous at the same still figuring out where you fit at university?

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Combating Winter Blues

Combating Winter Blues

By Sammy on October 25, 2019

Anyone who was in Vancouver for this past summer knows how amazing the weather was. Now that we’re back at school, the weather is starting to match our moods – grey.

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A closer look at the grates

What I Would Do Differently If I Could Do University All Over Again

By Lia on September 27, 2019

My growing excitement to write this post quickly diminished when I realized my days as a university student was drawing to a close. How do I even begin to pen my experience? 

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I Think I Can!

I Think I Can!

By Appu on August 7, 2019

Many students may not realize how significant self-efficacy can be to their academic success, let alone know what it means.

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Setting Intentions and Getting to Work, 2019 Style

Setting Intentions and Getting to Work, 2019 Style

By selina boan on January 1, 2019

It’s here! A new year. A new semester. How do we form more positive habits? We share some of our favourite apps to get the new year started off!

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