UBCO Life Blog

Hey y’all! It’s your girl Nimrat here, ready to give you some life-saving tips on how to grocery shop like a pro. If it’s your first time moving out, no one warns you how tricky it can be to figure out how to buy groceries for yourself. So, to help you not get scurvy, I’ve written five foolproof tips […]

For all my music lovers out there, this one’s for you.   Music can be a really good motivator. Lots of studies show that listening to upbeat music rather than “sad” music all the time can have a legitimate impact on your mental health. So, let’s put the science to work. If you’re like me and […]

There are lots of days where I question my life and have multiple breakdowns in a month, which makes it super hard to stay motivated for classes, ESPECIALLY when you know that there is only less than two weeks of school left. Keeping motivation during these times can be tough, so it’s my job to […]

With the Oscars flooding my search history, I would like to chime in and say the 2x Oscar-winning film Wicked is more than just a movie—it’s a life-altering masterpiece (my opinion). And let it be known that this film is rich with themes of race, political unrest, and identity…  But today, we’re going to keep […]

Hey besties. Today, we’re going to get into how to recover from a flop era. If last semester didn’t go the way you wanted it to, or you feel like your life needs some shaping up in some aspects, I’ve got you. Keep reading to hear some top notch tips from a fellow flop era […]

I’m not a morning person—I hate everything about mornings. But ever since I arrived at university, I’ve always had at least one course with an 8 am class. Despite my best efforts, I just can’t avoid them. Last semester, I had five courses (COSC, CHEM, BIO, SOCI, ENGL, and three labs). It’s a struggle every […]