Do I want to be the person constantly stressed about school? Do I want to continue to be feel this constantly sad when that sadness eclipses all my other successes and joys? Do I want to continue to push myself academically at the cost of my mental wellbeing?

This is the question I’m asking myself after the first week of the fall term. I think my lack of organizational skills are now contributing to falling behind in school and don’t help an inner feeling that I’m always lacking something.

I’m not a fan of inspirational quotes. In all honesty, I find them tacky. Over the first quarantine in April, after my exams, I found myself staring at the ceiling, desperate for any inspiration in the unknown that was going to be my summer.

This year, SASS has a team of student bloggers who’ll be writing about their experiences of studying remotely every few weeks. In today’s post, our four bloggers introduce themselves, discuss what they’re excited to work on this year, and provide words of wisdom for everyone.

This year, SASS has a team of student bloggers who’ll be writing about their experiences of studying remotely every few weeks. In today’s post, our four bloggers introduce themselves, discuss what they’re excited to work on this year, and provide words of wisdom for everyone.

This year, SASS has a team of student bloggers who’ll be writing about their experiences of studying remotely every few weeks. In today’s post, our four bloggers introduce themselves, discuss what they’re excited to work on this year, and provide words of wisdom for everyone.

This year, SASS has a team of student bloggers who’ll be writing about their experiences of studying remotely every few weeks. In today’s post, our four bloggers introduce themselves, discuss what they’re excited to work on this year, and provide words of wisdom for everyone.

In spite of all the challenges of this year, neither of us feels like school is a “dumpster fire” right now. But reflecting on this, we weren’t sure why at first. So it’s time to figure out why we both feel like we’re navigating calmer waters right now.

I can’t think of a better metaphor for university life than the ocean. University can be a wild time. Balancing an education, extracurriculars, friendships, living independently, working part-time to support financing said education...