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 Life Sciences student Elizabeth
  • 2nd year Global Development student Maria
  • 3rd year English & Psychology major Hannah
  • 5th year Engineering student Liyi
  • PhD 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

Slinkys, ambitions, and cereal Elizabeth, Life Sciences and Biochemistry, Class of 2028 Through a series of thoughtful and imaginative metaphors, Elizabeth tells the story of her metamorphasis as a student (and person) over the past year that moved her from focusing on perfection to improvement.
How Comparing Yourself Isn’t Helping! Maria, Global Development Studies, Class of 2027 Maria reminds us to be kind to ourselves and celebrate our own journeys, and she suggests looking for connections as you forge your own path.
Losing my mother tongue Elizabeth, Life Sciences and Biochemistry, Class of 2028 Just as she learned English through immersion, Elizabeth reflects on her experiences tackling the new “languages” of business and social sciences and the benefits of being able to think through things from different perspectives.
Learning with ADHD Hannah, English & Psychology, Class of 2026 Hannah shares her journey learning about and, ultimately, embracing ADHD as part of who she is as a learner and a person.
The Kitchen Table April, PhD Literature, Class of 2028 Today, I write to you from a very special place. A physical place. I want to tell you about a particular table and chair.
Coming to Terms with Graduating Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2025 As Liyi’s program nears an end, she shares some insight to the personal struggles that are making it challenging to focus on graduation and how she’s coping with them.
Dealing with Lukewarm Productivity Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2025 Every semester presents new challenges and requires new strategies. Liyi reflects on how she handles different workloads to stay productive.
In the Pursuit of Health and Wealth Elizabeth, Life Sciences and Biochemistry, Class of 2028 After a long run of good luck, Elizabeth shares recent setbacks and how she’s overcome them to continue feeling positive about her studies.
Wintering Hannah, English & Psychology, Class of 2026 Relax and unwind with Hannah as she shares her appreciation for the quietness of winter and the cozy atmosphere it makes for her readings.

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