University is a time for growth, but it is easy to get caught up with the pursuit of academic success. When we neglect personal growth, we are more prone to burnout, stress, and even a loss of self-identity. If you have ever felt like you have lost a bit of yourself to your studies, you […]
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Learning to accept your achievements as stepping stones towards success is an important step to becoming confident in yourself. Something that I have always struggled with is comparing my achievements to others’ and feeling like mine aren’t enough. We live in a world where everyone’s accomplishments are put on display and readily available, whether it
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As I have been applying to co-ops and internships for the summer, I’ve realized how crucial efficient interview preparation is. Over time, I’ve transformed from someone who was once a nervous wreck into someone who, while still experiencing some nerves, can now approach interviews with confidence and an organized mindset. The first thing I do
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Life often falls into repetitive cycles, where each day feels indistinguishable from the last, lacking excitement or purpose. It’s easy to slip into this state unknowingly, waking up each morning to go through the motions, feeling like a spectator in your own life. If you’ve found yourself in this cycle, you’re not alone. The good
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Graduation is a milestone moment, a culmination of years spent in classrooms, libraries, and lecture halls. It’s the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with opportunities and uncertainties alike. But with this achievement, we sometimes find ourselves caught between two contrasting emotions—excitement for the future and anxiety about leaving behind the
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Three years ago, I made a decision that many would consider extreme: Quit social media entirely. No Instagram, no Twitter, no LinkedIn. At the time, the prospect of disconnecting felt almost impractical — social media is, after all, deeply embedded in modern life, a tool for networking, self-expression, and staying informed. Now, after three years,
There are many self-help books out there, ranging from all sorts of stuff, with extremely ludicrous titles. “How to Become a Millionaire in Ten Days” or “How to Hack your Brain” and the list goes on. It comes as no surprise to us that we are often our biggest critics. We constantly question our abilities,
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Ever since I started considering what studying abroad would be like, my mind would start to envision all the possible expectations and events that could happen. I guess I didn’t completely process how different my life would be once I left home and started figuring my life out in a new country. The morning of
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Stop passively absorbing information and start learning! Note-taking is not just about scribbling down words. It is about actively engaging with information. Summarizing and processing information boosts focus and comprehension, forcing you to pay closer attention to the material. Writing concepts in your own words also strengthens memory retention, making the information easier to recall
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Coming out of high school, I was always told that one of the best experiences to take advantage of in university was to join a club. Whether that be an outdoors-related club like hiking, a music-related club like choir, or a personal and professional development club like SFU LYFE. What nobody told me though, was
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