Self-Improvement

Most students have probably heard the terms “growth mindset” and “fixed mindset” at some point. They come up in lectures, TED Talks, and student success seminars. At first, they might seem like buzzwords, but they actually carry a lot of weight. The way you think about learning, intelligence, and failure can seriously affect how you […]

We’ve all felt those Sunday scaries creeping in as the weekend winds down. The looming to-do list, the unread emails, and the meetings waiting for you on your next shift. A little pressure can be motivating at times, but when it becomes constant, it can quietly take a toll on both our physical and mental

Case competitions sound scary. The thought of getting a week, a day, or even a couple of hours to read a 10-page problem and make a presentation sounds bad enough, and then you add the actual presenting and questioning period, which makes it sound worse. I am here to tell you that yes, it is

I always had this expectation that university would be a journey of self-discovery, improving one’s skills, making life-long friendships, and having an active social life. Well, after 3 years of being a university student, I can confidently say that this is both true and false. However, my experience would definitely have been different if I

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

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

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,

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

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