1. Physical Clutter I’ve always loved clothes. Growing up, shopping was a regular weekend activity with my mom or friends, and I rarely went a week without adding something new to my wardrobe. But when COVID hit, my love for shopping turned into a full-blown habit. I bought so many clothes that, if you stacked […]
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As a university student, life can often feel overwhelming. Between classes, assignments, and social commitments, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to appreciate the good things in life. But cultivating gratitude can significantly improve our mental health, boost our academic performance, and enhance our overall well-being. Why Gratitude? Gratitude
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Ever feel like finals week sneaks up on you? Maybe you’ve caught yourself procrastinating with, “I’ll start tomorrow,” only to realize tomorrow is already too late. Or maybe you’re trying to recover from a low midterm grade, hoping finals will save the day. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, staying up too late cramming, losing
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Canada has one of the most diverse and vast job markets that attract millions across the globe in hopes of finding new opportunities and experiences in our country. Immigrants and newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in developing our country and bringing their skills to enhance our economic status. However, transitioning to a new
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Did you know that SFU has a cool library service dedicated to helping students tackle their writing and learning concerns? It’s all part of the Student Learning Commons’ Writing and Learning Peer Program — one of the many peer support services at SFU. As a Writing and Learning (W&L) Peer myself since 2023, I can
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Procrastination is something we all struggle with at times. Personally, it used to have a huge hold on me; I’d find myself staying up until 4 a.m. before every midterm or final, cramming and wondering why I’d let it get to that point. It felt like a never-ending cycle of pushing tasks off until it
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Something I noticed as a SFU student is that being in such a big university is quite intimidating and scary at the beginning. But, I would recommend being open minded and trying our best to meet new people and interact with others. That is why I usually attend many events and club activities which allows
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One time in my 10th grade math class, I asked another classmate (let’s call him Jared) if he could help me out with a math problem. To my dismay he side-eyed me and grumbled, “No, you learn best by yourself.” Now, that may sound like decent life advice, but I wasn’t looking for life advice
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This past spring, I was diagnosed with ADHD, which was something I initially had trouble processing and accepting. I always thought that an important mark of ADHD is being visibly hyper. In reality, ADHD encompasses a diverse range of symptoms, and the symptoms I exhibit are more resemblant of an inattentive type than hyperactive. Nonetheless,
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