Vidish Parikh
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What options are available for students looking for employment opportunities in government?
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As students, we often ask ourselves how we can apply our education in challenging, yet meaningful ways. One option is getting involved with various…
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Making friends in university
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The first few weeks of university can feel daunting. Between the unpacking and somewhat awkward exchanges you may share with complete strangers, you have…
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Taking advantage of resources on campus
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When I first entered university, I remember being a little hesitant to ask for help. “I’m on my own,” I would think to myself.…
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Engaging in a healthy debate
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I’m a diehard Maple Leafs fan. There isn’t any team I would rather support. Unfortunately, not everyone agrees with me. My best friend, for…
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Remembering Canada as more than just one province
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I vividly remember my first geography class. I walked into what could only be described as a typical middle-school classroom. Except for one…
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Grades aren’t the only defining factor of your future
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How would you define success? That isn’t an easy question to answer. After all, what constitutes success is different to each person. To many,…
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Struggling with homesickness and missing what feels familiar
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My mom makes the best lasagna. The kind that I cannot find anywhere else. It’s fresh, homemade and personalized to my taste – in other…
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Conquering your personal fears one step at a time
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At a young age, I vividly remember being afraid of the dark. The basement was my worst nightmare and sleeping without a nightlight was…
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Regardless of your experiences always remember who you are
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I have always enjoyed meeting new people. The chance to interact with those who have a different personality from me, as well as those…
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Keep your eyes ahead so you don’t end up dead
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September is by far my favourite month. It’s getting cooler, the seasons are beginning to change and there’s that newfound excitement to begin another…
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