Socializing in University
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How our social lives will look after the pandemic
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One can only imagine how dating, partying and bar life will look after the pandemic. The bars are already disgusting. God only knows how many viruses were devised between the cocktail of germs and disease on the Phil’s stripper pole. Dating life is no better. The constant fear of STIs is a strong enough deterrent…
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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 to drag yourself to class and manage your own lifestyle. This is what it’s all about; this is the big leagues. The best years of your life, they say. The allure…
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Unconventional love songs for the perfect Valentine’s Day playlist
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Whether you’re snuggled up with your boo watching Netflix or wondering why John from Bumble ghosted you after such a great third date, these underrated love songs can bring out the hopeless romantic in anybody. “Single” – The Neighbourhood Despite the misleading title, the song is about lead singer Jesse Rutherford’s relationship with his long-time…
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Feeling like you don’t fit into the university crowd is okay
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I moved to Canada from India about two years ago and it has taken me almost that long to realize that it is okay that I’m different. I don’t have to fit in and it is not a big deal. Trust me when I say this: if you are struggling to find your place, you are not the only one.…
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The difficulties of looking beyond university
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Is it ever okay to not have your mind made up? Of course, it seems obvious that the answer is unequivocally “yes.” There are countless articles already in this newspaper alone from writers coming to terms with the fact that the possibilities are endless and inevitable. But that’s hard to accept when your stance was…
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