The holiday season can be incredibly overwhelming. Thankfully, with a few strategies, you can manage the chaos and enjoy the season. Here are four ways to navigate the holiday season. 

This holiday season, you can make a difference—one gift at a time.  Discover how to make your holidays both festive and eco-friendly!

Discover how practicing gratitude meditation regularly can rewire your brain for emotional balance and resilience.

Balancing a budget as a student can feel overwhelming, but with some strategic planning, you can stretch your dollars further while staying on top of your finances. Meghan has generated a list of five tried and true tips to help you stay financially stable throughout your studies.

For many university students, the holiday season is a time to return home, unwind with family, and reconnect with familiar surroundings. But for those who are staying on or off campus over the winter break, homesickness can hit hard. The thought of missing out on family traditions, home-cooked meals, and the comforting buzz of your hometown can bring a sense of longing that’s difficult to shake. Whether you’re staying at university because of travel constraints, financial reasons, or simply because you prefer the quiet of a campus break, navigating homesickness during the holidays requires a blend of self- compassion, creative thinking, and connection.

Have ceaseless deadlines and assignments been killing your Christmas spirit? December is almost here, which means festivities are being held all around you. Take a break from studying and visit the following locations to bask in the holiday events that Orillia has to offer! Orillia-based writer, Ava, provides all the information and insight you need on choosing what to do on your rest days.

As winter sets in and university exams loom on the horizon, many students find themselves at a crossroads. The long nights and chilly days make studying seem more daunting, yet this period is crucial for academic success. To make the most out of this exam season, preparation should not just be about gathering textbooks and notes, but about cultivating a balanced approach that addresses both your academic and mental well-being. Here’s a practical guide to prepare for winter exams, moving beyond the usual advice to tackle the unique challenges of this time of year.

Studying for exams can often distract us from critical components that should be prevalent in our daily lives as students, such as mental breaks, self-care, and socialization. Although time may feel fleeting, we should not let the pressure divert our focus on recharging our motivation. Orillia-based writer Ava talks with student health and wellness coordinator, Sara Cocoran, about how students can kindly treat themselves this exam season.

Love working with kids but want something beyond teaching? Explore these fulfilling career paths: from supporting at-risk youth and planning camp adventures to fostering literacy or easing medical fears. Whether you’re creative, compassionate, or love problem-solving, there’s a role for you!

Since 1999, November 25th has been recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a day dedicated to highlighting the global crisis of gender-based violence. This day serves as a crucial call to action, urging society to confront alarming statistics and take meaningful steps toward ending violence against women.