Unpacking the Bags: Making the biggest step possibleMany people ask me what led me to leave my country, my family, and my culture behind to come and live in Canada. The truth is that every international student has a different answer to why they made that decision; in my case, I left my country in search of better opportunities in the labour […] Continue Reading |
The Periodic Column: Gene-driving out of controlA huge breakthrough in the world of gene editing is a tool known as CRISPR, or “clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats.” CRISPR guides enzymes to certain places in a genetic code where they can cut the DNA. Then the cells repair the genes, or other pieces of genetic code can be inserted. Another recent […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk?: On privacy, the pharmacy, and gender expectationsAs woke as I am, I am also desensitized to the daily chip-aways I experience as a woman. Even when they happen, I don’t speak up as much as I should. This was brought to my attention recently when I went to the pharmacy with a friend to refill a prescription. I walked to the […] Continue Reading |
Tech Talk: Five note-taking apps for college studentsWhile a pen and paper always work great in a school environment, sometimes you want to digitize your notes and memos. Let’s take a look at some good options for electronic note-taking. Google Keep (for Android, iOS, and web, free) Google Keep aims to do one thing and to do that one thing better than […] Continue Reading |
Unpacking the Bags: Finding an apartment in VictoriaMoving to a completely different country has many challenges, including—especially in Victoria—finding a place to live. As international students, the best option is to seek a room or an apartment to share the costs. Remember that it’s important to choose your roommates well and ensure that you are able to share the expenses of the […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk?: #consentRecently I saw a post on Facebook about how asking for consent ruins the moment. And I mean, yeah, if your partner pulls away when things are getting hot and heavy and stone-faced asks, “Do you consent to engaging in coitus with me at the present moment?” it might… although I reserve the right to […] Continue Reading |
House of Columns: The importance of studying abroadWe often say multiculturalism is a pillar of Canadian society. That’s because it truly is. Canada does not have much of a national identity, but our tolerance and openness toward others from all around the globe is a part of it. There is no better place to see this in action than on campus. Colleges […] Continue Reading |
Communication Error: Exploring your optionsDo you hate reading and writing? Would you much rather binge-watch a new series on Netflix instead? Let’s explore why choosing to watch entertainment media, rather than read it, is leading all of us down a slippery slope. As a student, I am sure there is a high possibility that you drink coffee. But as […] Continue Reading |
House of Columns: Don’t neglect municipal politicsIt’s easy for students to focus on putting pressure on the province for tuition and educational issues, or on the federal level for grants. However, the municipal level should not be overlooked, as it’s crucial for students. Municipal politics are critical for students for two main reasons: housing and transportation. While funding and policy in […] Continue Reading |
Unpacking the Bags: Establishing good relationships with your instructorsMany students think that their relationships with teachers should be distant and restricted to just attending classes and listening to lectures, but creating a good relationship with instructors can make a difference in your educational and professional career. By creating a positive relationship with teachers, students can work through course material more effectively, have more […] Continue Reading |
