Guys. We did it. Exams are over. First of all, I am very proud of you. As a high school student like you, I can feel the anxiety you felt during a Christmas break, sleepless nights with silent cries, neverending comparisons with others, and the doubt you felt every day about whether you are studying…
Last year was tough. But despite it all, you survived it! Over the past two years, we have been through so much that has truly affected both our mental and physical well-being. Therefore, to begin the new year, I wanted to make a blog that focused on prioritizing ourselves. There are countless things that can…
Ever since I’ve been in school, there’ve been hundreds and hundreds of lectures and lessons I’ve been forced to listen to. These range from pure fact dropping, to trying to teach us a skill. As someone with an attention issue, it’s always been hard for me to focus on exactly what is happening in front…
So… you just got invited to interview for a job you really want to get into. If it goes well and you answer the questions confidently, you could sell yourself to the employer as the perfect person for the job. But if you have no idea how to answer, you could lose a huge opportunity.…
On February 25 and 26, the University of Calgary hosts its annual Model United Nations Conference for high school students across the city. This two day conference is filled with intense discussion, resolution writing and much more. As a grade twelve student who has participated in Model UN for my entire high school career, the thought…
Ever have those moments right before you go into something nerve-wracking, an interview or perhaps the first day of work? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has felt uncomfortable prior to going into something like that, and in times like those, you just wish you could have a cure-all fix that will make…
Dear Younger Me, It’s almost 2017, can you believe it? We’ve made it through a whopping 15 years; and in those 15 years, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned things I wish I knew when I was younger. Things that would’ve made everything so much more different, but I suppose you’ve got to make the…
About a year and a half ago, my summer camp took me rock climbing at the UofC, and I instantly fell in love with the slow paced yet exulting sport. Pretty soon, I signed up for an introduction to climbing class at the UofC, and I started going to climbing gyms (they exist!). But pretty soon…
Perhaps you have something you have never told anyone about yourself… perhaps there are thoughts you have never shared… what do you hold in the deeper areas of your heart, soul and mind? My secret is that although I may seem confident, I often doubt myself too. There is a constant internal tug of…
[source] I’ll be honest: I’m really jealous of people who can take constructive criticism easily. I struggle with the thought of being less than great, which is hard considering the school system is built on the idea that you will gradually improve and get better with every word you hear, say and write. It’s a…
I am my biggest enemy. This is a simple truth that applies to every man or women, girl or boy, senior or youth, who has ever lost to self-doubt in any way, shape or form. A lot of the time it is subconscious, we don’t even realize we are hating on ourselves because it has…
Scent drives our perception inevitably. It plays a predominant role when it comes to attracting the opposite sex, attachment to memories, and presenting oneself. Some people are more deeply conscious of the influence and impression a scent can bring, utilizing it to create an extension of their personalities and attract wanted success into many areas in their…
We’re all afraid of something, whether we’re conscious of it or not. Most of the time we let our fears and inadequacies run our lives, making us feel powerless and unmotivated. I’m not going to make the due date. There’s never enough time. I don’t have perfectly sculpted body to pull off this bikini. I…
”I just want everyone to have hope. It might not be the same as The Shawshank Redemption, but I’ve escaped death so many times. Thoughts of suicide is a serious thing and shouldn’t be ignored. You deserve to live and make memories until you’re satisfied. Have confidence in yourself. It’s easier said than done, but…
A couple of weeks ago, I had an interview for a volunteer position. It was my very first time, so I was pretty nervous. Although I am a beginner and don’t know much about interviews, I can tell you a few tricks I used in order to succeed. 1. Appearance Before an interview, try to…