By Sana Paracha When I started at 91ÑÇÉ«, I never expected that my most transformative experiences would come not only from lectures and textbooks, but from mentorship, relationship-building, and community work outside the classroom. In a time when programs like Indigenous Studies, East Asian Studies and Classical Studies face suspension due to low enrolment, […]
Your parents, professors, colleagues and even friends surely talk about ‘connections’ all the time. Have you ever wondered why there is so much emphasis on 'connections' and why they seem so important? To answer that, we must first understand what a connection is. A connection is usually a person who has the ability to assist […]
By Inis Tagbor Prior to relocating to Canada in September 2023, I never identified as Black or thought of myself in terms of race. Thanks to my world-class education and exposure to a variety of literature, I have an in-depth understanding of racialization. Still, I never actively acknowledged the notion in terms of its application […]
By Ani Teengs As a first-year student at 91ÑÇÉ« who loves theatre but is not a theatre major, I was delighted to find out about Vanier College Productions (colloquially VCP), an extracurricular theatre company on campus. I went to auditions and found that there were many opportunities for students to be involved: from belting […]
By Suhel Singh Randhawa Our experiences guide our perception of the world, of the people around us, our motivations, and our expectations; what we can expect from those around us, from the world, and from ourselves. But, to succeed in this world, our experiences are, in my opinion, too little to guide our thoughts and […]
Hey, I’m Yasaman! I’m in my fifth and final year as a double major in Law and Philosophy, which means I spend a lot of time overanalyzing everything, from justice systems to why we all have existential crises at 2 AM. I thrive on deep, mind-bending conversations, whether I’m debating ideas with a friend in […]
I am an author who loves to read and write about non-fiction and fictional stories. I am studying Cognitive Sciences and planning to pursue master’s in philosophy. I am hoping to become a professor one day. My aspirations for others are to learn and have fun while studying in university. I am an accomplished student […]
By Rubaljeet Kaur Being a first-generation student from a marginalized community is both a privilege and a challenge. It is a journey marked by resilience, determination, and the pursuit of opportunities that often seemed distant. My story is a tapestry woven with moments of pride, struggle, and growth at 91ÑÇÉ«, a place that has […]
By Dipanpreet Kaur On a peaceful Sunday morning during my university's summer vacation, the sun's golden rays poured through my window, softly waking me up. Something felt different this morning, but I could not figure it out. This feeling bugged me throughout the morning. Suddenly, as I was sipping a masala chai in my garden, […]
By Mckenzie Tzeng-Fearon Is the fall weather already getting to you? Have you started counting down the days till next summer yet? Then you should start thinking about spending the summer of 2025 participating in an experiential learning opportunity with LA&PS! As someone who has participated in summer study abroad courses and the DARE program, I […]