The question “who are you?” can be very complicated, especially for young adults who are still developing their sense of self. At 19 years of age I am still working on figuring out what I value, what I enjoy and what I want in life, as with many others. However, I have found that it […]
It is March, and at this point many high school students may have received their University acceptance letters, or may still be awaiting them. Some individuals may have been rejected from certain schools, but nevertheless, are planning on attending university in the coming fall semester. The transition from high school to university can be scary, […]
When I first saw the number “7hr/day” on my screen time data on my phone I was in shock. I was in disbelief that I actually spent almost half of my day on my phone, this wasn’t even including time on my laptop in online class or watching TV. I felt guilty and that the […]
To say that 2020 has been an eventful year would be an understatement. We have witnessed political battles to environmental issues and most of all, our lives have been turned upside down due to COVID-19. I took the time the other day to write down everything that has happened in 2020. I found myself feeling […]
As the school year continues, many students including myself find the new adjustments to the learning system is very challenging. School takes up a large chunk of students’ lives and the switch to online school can give rise to higher levels of stress and anxiety. Increased screen time, lack of personal connection and a decreased […]