Mental Health

Mental Health

Grades don’t define your success in university

By Hailey Leggett Getting a bad grade can take a toll on your mental health and confidence as a student. For most of your life, your knowledge—and often your worth—has been measured by a set

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Mental Health

Coping with the mental load of university life

When I first arrived at university, I thought the hardest part would be the coursework. I expected long hours in the library, group projects that stretched late into the evening and the occasional night of studying until
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Mental Health

Overcoming imposter syndrome in university

By Nana Haidara, University of Ottawa Starting university at 16 was challenging. I felt both excited and extremely nervous. Most of my peers were older, and many events were 17+. I couldn’t help but wonder:
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Campus Life

Mental Health

Felt invisible in high school? Here’s how to find your people in university

When I started university, I was quietly hoping for a reset. I wasn’t bullied or involved in anything dramatic in high school. It’s just that I never truly felt like I belonged. I drifted between
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Mental Health

Feeling lost in university in Canada? Here’s how I found my path and you can too

By Lisha Lao, Student, Carleton University I was 18 years old when I began studying at university in 2022. I moved from Toronto to Ottawa and it was the first time I’ve ever lived alone.
Mental Health

Study and Application Tips

You’re stuck at procrastination station; here’s how to hop off

By Claire Hutcheon Moving to university from high school was a surreal experience. No more daily school routines to keep me on track, no parents or teachers to constantly remind me of assignments and tests.
Mental Health

Building a support network in the first-year of university

Embarking on your university journey is like stepping onto a thrilling new path, filled with both promise and potential challenges. For many students—whether domestic or international—it’s a time of newfound independence, academic challenges, and major

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