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Cs get degrees, but what do you really want from university? Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 I cannot afford to drop any balls at this crucial time. That, in itself, is complicated. The pressure I feel right now is astounding, and I’m not sure how to know when to stop studying and pushing myself.
How to survive exam season! Santosh, Life Sciences, Class of 2023 Finals can be a time of stress and anxiety, but it definitely does not have to be this way. There are many things that we can do to make this time of the year as smooth sailing as possible.
Mastering the in-between times Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 Some weeks, the coursework is light enough where we are not running around like headless chickens, but also not light enough where we can totally relax. These are the in-between weeks when we are trying our best to be productive but we have some free time.
"How much longer?" Ending the semester strong Santosh, Life Sciences, Class of 2023 I’m pretty sure we all had a moment over the past few months where we thought to ourselves, “How much longer?” I definitely had a few of those throughout the semester. Luckily, with exams just around the corner, the term is wrapping up and the holidays are inching closer...
Being in the midst of precedented, unprecedented times Kate, PhD Psychology, Year 1 Congratulations, you are almost there! Cue the music from Chariots of Fire. Over the last three months, I have become fully engrossed in picking apart the meaning of the phrase “unprecedented times.”
"I need a life jacket" Sarah, Health/Environmental Studies, Class of 2022 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?
Getting excited and learning to drop the ball Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 Whenever people ask me, “Hey, how’s school going?” it is always difficult to explain how I am feeling. My go-to answer is, “It’s busy. It’s so busy, but I’m having a lot of fun.” That statement is technically true, but...
5 strategies for finishing the semester strong Santosh, Life Sciences, Class of 2023 We are entering the last stretch of the term, and this is a period that could make or break our semester. The finish line is in sight and it is up to us how we finish the race. However, the transition from midterm season to summative assignment season can be a stressful time.
Academic dual citizenship: My experience as a student and TA Kate, PhD Psychology, Year 1 By "dual citizenship," I am referring to my status as both a Queen’s student and employee. As a student, I get the opportunity to learn about the things I am truly interested in and, as a TA, I get the opportunity to teach about the same. It’s a win-win situation.