Academic Journeys at Queen's

Our student bloggers are here to share their academic journey through life at Queen's with you. They regularly describe their academic experiences, confide their highs and lows, and reveal all the tips and tricks they're learning to boost their studies. This year's bloggers are

  • 1st year Science student Maria 
  • 2nd year English & Psychology major Hannah
  • MA in Literature student April

Check back here regularly to follow their progress and discover some great tools you can try in your own studies!

Recent Posts

A Fresh Start: Moving on from Brazil Maria, Science Major, Class of 2027 Maria's a mature student starting her second degree, but she is already enjoying the supportive atmosphere at Queen's!
Knocking on the Grad School Door April, MA Literature, Class of 2024 April's new to the SASS blog team and new to grad school, but she's an experienced procrastinator. How and why does she struggle with this common issue?
Knitting and Scribbling Through Second Year Hannah, English & Psychology, Class of 2026 Hannah's back for her second year - and, with her ADHD diagnosis, she's still learning to learn!
Study Tips for Superstars Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 She might be prepping to go on internship, but Liyi's found time to grill her cleverest friends on their very best study tips!
Graduating: Countless Memories and a Side of Blues Santosh, Life Sciences, Class of 2023 With weeks to go until graduation, Santosh is reflecting on his time at Queen's - and he has a couple of last-minute tips to help you get through exams!
Working on Working Less Emma, English/History, Class of 2023 Emma's experience with disability has taken a big turn in the last few weeks. What's she doing to navigate her way through her last ever exams and papers?
The Human Experience of First Year Hannah, Arts, Class of 2026 Hannah's experienced the highest mountains and deepest valleys of first year. Is she going to be okay?
The Magic of Music Hannah, Arts, Class of 2026 Hannah's thinking about ways she deals with her anxiety disorder - and music seems to help. She takes you inside her playlist!
Fewer Hours, More Relaxation Emma, English/History, Class of 2023 Emma's planning on instituting some new limits on her workday as the semester draws to a close. What's she doing, and how can she get more done with less time?

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