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

Riding out the first-year roller coaster Elizabeth, Life Sciences and Biochemistry, Class of 2028 First year can be a ride! As she embarks on the new semester, Elizabeth reflects on how honing her study habits and seeking support helped her in the fall.
Combatting the Shrinking World of Perfection Hannah, English & Psychology, Class of 2026 Instead of dwelling on the “new year, new you” impulse to be perfect, Hannah’s thinking about what it means to be good enough.
Breaking up the year is hard to do  April, PhD Literature, Class of 2028 April takes a proper vacation for the first time in a long time. Here she reflects on the hurdles and benefits.  
What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2025 Liyi’s not making new year’s resolutions. Instead, she reflects on what to keep, what to cut, and what to try now.
The most wonderful time of the year? Elizabeth, Life Sciences and Biochemistry, Class of 2028 Elizabeth’s thinking about stepping away from STEM and wondering who else she might be.
How to Cope and Thrive with Finals, Holidays, and Anxiety Maria, Global Development Studies, Class of 2027 Exams aren’t the only stressor this season. Maria reminds us to focus on what matters most—when studying and celebrating.
‘Tis the Exam Season Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2025 Exams come more than once a year, so Liyi’s had many opportunities to practice her study skills. Find out what she’s learned.   
How to Sleep Better Hannah, English & Psychology, Class of 2026 Hannah has been learning about sleep this fall (for class!). Here she shares her top tips for catching some zzzs.
The writer’s dilemma April, PhD Literature, Class of 2028 April’s still writing—and reminding herself that pushing ahead isn’t always the most useful strategy.

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