Every institution possesses its own grammar. Decisions that appear impersonal or opaque often follow a logic that becomes visible only once one learns how that grammar operates. A person may arrive with a story that carries the full weight of lived experience, yet institutions cannot encounter experience directly. They respond to records, to documents, to language that renders events intelligible within the […]
Let’s face it–your bank account is crying louder than you did during finals. Between overpriced textbooks, emergency bubble tea runs and that one subscription you swear you will cancel, being a university student is a full-time exercise in budgeting. So, what is the move? Side Hustles.  University is the prime time to try out new […]
This is the story of a teenager who always had something to say but slowly ran out of people who had the time to listen. That teenager is me. I have always been someone who processes life out loud. As a child, every day after school felt like a debriefing session; I would come home and […]
I started this blog to welcome lions to the space they did not know they needed. I have firsthand experience of how overwhelming university life can be – deadlines, resumes, finding your people, figuring out what matters. I also know how powerful it is when you find community, clarity, and confidence in yourselves. Whether it is navigating club fairs, […]
What and who is a divergent thinker? Divergent thinkers are those who typically use a spontaneous and unstructured method of thinking that produces original ideas and solutions. To answer the latter of who is a divergent thinker, that can be anyone, even you. Be a divergent thinker! Diverse thinking encourages creativity, adaptability, and critical problem-solving. […]
Have you ever been interested in how to promote longevity and live a healthy lifestyle? This blog is exactly what you have been looking for. From physical to mental health, we have you covered. Simply drinking more water or going for a brisk walk can make a considerable difference in your life. You do not […]
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, it's evident that […]
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 […]
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 to me specifically. […]
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 on stage to […]