Written By Harjot Wazir Coming into university I thought I had to do it all. I had to get grades, join clubs, volunteer, go to the gym, have a social life and still have time to breathe. If I wasn’t doing all of it I felt like I was falling behind. At first saying yes […]
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Written By Elizabeth If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll start when I feel more motivated”, you’re not alone. It sounds reasonable, but in reality, that moment rarely comes when you need it to. The truth is, motivation isn’t something you can rely on. When you’re balancing classes, work, extracurriculars, and personal goals, there will inevitably
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Written By Ayesha As my time at university draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the experiences that have shaped me into who I am today. As someone who started school overwhelmed by the abundance of opportunities post-secondary had to afford, here are a few tips I’d give to someone who is about to
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Photo by Ruslan Sikunov on Pexels Written By Sanya Mehra Back when I was a first-year, all I cared about was my academics because there was simply no time to fit in anything else. I wanted to be involved in clubs, volunteer outside of university and maybe even have a job, but back then, it
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Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels Written by Anonymous I was never a student who could study for 8 hours straight without a break. Nor was I someone who could get A’s with minimal studying. I found myself using passive studying techniques like continuously reading my notes over and over again or highlighting everything. These
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Working while being a full-time university student was never part of some big master plan for me. It started out of necessity, but over time, it became one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of my university experience. At one point, I was balancing two part-time jobs while carrying a full course load, and
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Discipline is often portrayed as a harsh standard that demands perfection, strict routines, and unwavering willpower. Many people imagine discipline as waking up at 4am, forcing themselves through tasks with gritted teeth, and pushing their limits until they burn out. But this image misses what discipline truly is. At its core, discipline is not a
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Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels Written By Mankirat Atwal With finals season among us, it can be very easy to lose sight of taking care of yourself and mentally destressing during this time. It is crucial to manage your stress in ways that work for you to avoid burnout and be successful during your
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Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels Written by Sanya Mehra Peak midterm season can always feel sudden, even if you’ve prepared the utmost for each one of the exams. For me, this season has always been a time of too much caffeine, 500+ slides to look over and stress. So, so much stress that becoming
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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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