Quiz: Which UBCO study spot are you?
Choosing a study spot on campus can sometimes feel like the most difficult decision of your day. You’ll find yourself asking: Where am I most likely to get a spot? Where will I get the most work done? Where will I feel most comfortable? Where will I see someone I know? Where will I not see […]
A guide to Kelowna’s off-campus housing for UBCO students
Whether it’s your first year or fifth, navigating off-campus housing can be overwhelming. Good thing we’ve got a bank of great content to help you start! Where do I start? UBCO Residence is a great starting resource – here’s their guide on living off-campus. This guide goes through cost considerations, where to find housing, knowing your rights as a tenant, and what you need to do before moving in. What are the best neighbourhoods to […]
What the UBCO student experience is really like
Admitted to UBC Okanagan but still have a few questions? Questions like “What’s life like in Kelowna?”, “Is it easy to make friends?” and “What’s student life really like?” are commonly asked by incoming students. If you’ve been wondering the same things, you’re in the right place. We’re answering your most frequently asked questions right […]
How to structure your day with music
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 […]
Motivation to serving those harder days (especially when it’s almost the end of term)
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 […]
Friendship, loneliness, and Wicked: Find your perfect community in university
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 […]
How to recover from your flop era
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 […]
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 […]
