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I tried it! Rejection Therapy for a week

By Aurora on July 17, 2026 |Tagged with:mental health, rejection, student, therapy, ubc

I’ve always been nervous about hearing the word no. Whether it was asking a professor for an extension or trying to strike up a conversation with someone new, the idea of rejection has always made me freeze. So, I decided to test myself with something called, drumroll please, Rejection Therapy! The idea is to purposely […]

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Style: Discovering Yourself

By Selene on June 12, 2026 |Tagged with:clothes, fashion, self-discovery, student, style, thrifting, ubc, university

1. Style is not what they think. Fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger was once asked in an interview what the best advice she had ever received was. She replied, “Oh, it’s from Sally Singer: if you are interested in fashion, you need to learn everything except fashion” (@voguemagazine (2023) At first, the advice struck me as […]

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I Survived! How to Navigate Back-to-Back Exams

By Selena on April 10, 2026 |Tagged with:burnout, exam, learning, Resources, skills for class, student, studying, Time Management, ubc

With this coming exam season, balancing multiple exams within the same short time frame can be difficult to do. Here are some tips on how Peer Assistant Selena managed to stay organized when this happened to her!

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Crocheting: A Relaxing Hobby for Students

By Selena on April 1, 2026 |Tagged with:arts, crafts, crochet, DIY, fun, hobby, learning, student, students, ubc

Crocheting can be a great way to unwind and stay creative amid the stress of school. Here is a brief guide by Peer Assistant Selena for anyone interested in this hobby!

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