Navigating Long Distance Friendships/Relationships as an International Student
Leaving the life you’ve known, the people you grew up with, and your family to settle into another country is not an easy task. Being an international student myself, I have gone through phases of extreme homesickness, missing friends back home and feeling left out of the hangouts/events in my hometown. Watching through a screen […]
Style: Discovering Yourself
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 […]
I Tried It! Shinrin-yoku, aka Forest Bathing
Whenever I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed, my instinct is to retreat home and recharge. But staying indoors too long can backfire, especially when I end up scrolling on my phone instead of actually unwinding. Since then, I’ve been to Pacific Spirit Park once more. Both experiences were a breath of fresh air, but I felt […]
My Favourite Cozy Games for a Night In
Whether you’re hosting a cozy night in or procrastinating on that one assignment (we’ve all been there), here are some of Peer Assistant Dhriya’s favourite games to play with friends when it’s too chilly to step outside.
Unions 101: A (Near) Graduate’s Guide to Figuring Out Collective Action for Workers
Interested about unions and their basic functions and how they work? Read this guide by Peer Assistant Raghav to get a student-made overview of unions!
Crocheting: A Relaxing Hobby for Students
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!
The Unsaid Rules of UBC Life
Every university has policies, handbooks, and orientation slides. However, there are also unsaid rules that shape every students’ day. Here are five that have defined our PA Dhriya’s UBC experience!
Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired: Let’s Talk About It
Do you ever feel like you’ve got absolutely no energy to do anything, even when you’re bored out of your mind? You might be burnt out. Read Peer Assistant Manel’s insights on burnout and the strategies she uses to prevent it.
A Guide to using Friendlier Reusable Containers on Campus
Coming back to campus this fall, I noticed all the students holding blue reusable cups and boxes, and wondered why it seemed like everyone had one of these blue containers but me? No, it is not some new trend that has taken hold of the campus, instead, it is UBC’s ‘New Green Initiative’ to reduce […]
A Great Sleep Heist: How to get Better Sleep?
A bad night? Day? Week? Year? Bad sleep does that to you. It does for me too – like a lot. For years, midnight felt like the witching hour. Not because of spooky things, but because my brain would suddenly come alive just as the night went quiet. 2 a.m. became my normal: a time […]
