Why is accessing mental health treatment so hard?
Therapy – it’s an activity whose mere mention makes some people uncomfortable. It’s sometimes referred to as a place that only people with “problems” go to, and having problems or showing weakness is something that isn’t allowed in today’s society. It also comes with...
OPINION: People on their phones all the time are weird
Back in September of 2019, my mother and I were returning home from a trip to Indigo. In my hands was my brand-new copy of Ulysses by James Joyce.
That, one would think, would have been the highlight of my day - but...
Tips for international students in university
Studying at university is a huge responsibility, especially when you're away from your country for the first time. At first, you may find it so difficult to find yourself in this big country, but you should know that you are not alone. UNBSJ supports...
Why should you volunteer?
Volunteering in university- let’s be honest, do you really have the time? Most of your days are spent pulling your hair out over assignments due in two hours between various Netflix breaks. Between school, work, and social life, when would you have time to...
Why is smoking so hard to quit?
Smoking – it’s a problem that many people have come across in their lifetime, whether it was from a young age or later on in life. The act of smoking is a dangerous one; not only is the way most people start an awful experience, the process of...
Prioritizing numbers is hurting your health
Most students want to receive amazing grades, and a majority of adults want a generous income, but are these luxuries worth sacrificing your mental/physical health for? This is a question most students (and young adults) struggle to get a grip on.
The obsessions that some...
Is customer service a thing of the past?
Have you recently been to a fast-food restaurant with a self-ordering kiosk? Interestingly enough, some individuals consider it a convenience, while others think that this new piece of technology takes jobs away from others.
The McDonald’s kiosk is a touch-enabled device that will allow the customer to...
Is it possible to diminish student debt?
Student loans are an issue for a lot of people in North America. From difficulties in acquiring funding, to struggling to make ends meet each month, students all across North America are struggling. The worst part is that this headache could just be avoided altogether, and it...
OPINION: Stop bathing in perfume. You still stink.
Many people are sensitive to scents, some more severely than others, and wearing scents in public is quite an inconsiderate decision just so you can smell “better”. What most people don’t realize is: you still stink.
Not those who wear scented deodorant or use scented...
OPINION: Stop telling Arts students that their degree is useless
Every Arts student has
heard it at least once, that question that seems to be the only response when
telling someone what you are taking in university; “So you’re doing that until
you figure out what you actually want to do?” I’m here on behalf of all
Arts...