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How to get up for 8 am classes without crying (maybe)
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 […]
The 2025 UBCO Grad Bucket List
Okay, here’s the thing; I’m graduating next summer, and I can’t be the only one feeling like I haven’t fully accomplished everything I should’ve before leaving this campus. Lately, I can’t help but think of the last 4 years I’ve spent here. Was my time spent wisely? Should I have gotten out more? These thoughts […]
How to heal your seasonal depression: Listening to happy music literally rewires your brain chemistry
You know what they say: being a student in November is one of the greatest tests on this God-given earth. The maybe five hours of sunlight we get during the day are not helping the seasonal depression—it’s alive and well. Usually, around this time, I like to really delve into the feeling and just let […]
5 Short n’ Sweet tips for a stellar end of semester
Hey y’all. As we get nearer to the end of semester and finals are starting to creep up on us, it’s getting harder and harder to stay afloat. Or at least I’ve definitely been feeling like I’m sinking. But alas! Worry not friends! The semester is not over yet and we still have time to […]
Best cafes in Kelowna that aren’t Starbucks
I visited four local cafes and ranked them to find the best spots for students to study, sip, and save. Come with me to find out my favourites!
An Ice Cream Club expert’s guide to the best ice cream Kelowna
As a lactose-intolerant ice cream enthusiast, life gets hard. Alas, I have learnt to work my way through it. Over the last three years, I have thoroughly invested myself in an intensive, meticulous study of ice cream in Kelowna. My research has led me to many places far and wide (often at the cost of […]
What to do with your family when they come to Kelowna for graduation
Is your family coming to Kelowna to visit and you’re wondering where to take them? Fear not, this blog is for you.
Top 12 local thrift stores to check out in Kelowna that aren’t Value Village
Thrifting is a more cost-effective and environmentally conscious way to build our wardrobes and express ourselves. And it’s also a great way to dig our claws into the rich culture of local businesses in Kelowna. Come with me as I check out some of the noteworthy thrift shops in Kelowna!
How to have a personality outside of being a student: a self-guided study
In between finishing an assignment and starting the next research paper, do you ever feel like you just miss yourself? Like… who are we anymore outside of being a student? I feel like I’m going through this right now too, so let’s figure this out together.
How to get out of a slump
Finals season is here and naturally every person I have spoken to in the last couple of weeks has commented on how tired they are. The burn-out is so real and the to-do list never seems to end. These are some tried and true ways to help make it through to the end of the term.
