Posted by: jessie | May 7, 2012 | no comments
Time sure passed by quickly; summer classes are already approaching us! During this short break between final exams and summer classes, it’s essential to review how to study and prepare for upcoming midterms that will be looming over us in a few weeks time. Remember that besides studying hard, you will also need to study [...]
Filed under: Student tips and strategies | Tags: exams and grades, study tips
Posted by: Antonia | May 4, 2012 | no comments
Tips for Eating Healthy While Studying For those of you starting summer school here are some helpful tips for you while studying. Summer school can be stressful with course material being packed into a short amount of time and I have noticed as my stress level increases so does the amount of junk food I [...]
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Posted by: shottoman | May 4, 2012 | no comments
Everyone gets the blues sometimes, myself included. In a stressful university setting, especially situated in rainy Vancouver, feeling down every once and a while is natural. But there is a difference between a day or two of melancholy and a seriously lengthy slump. Depression is a term that is often used but rarely understood. Especially among [...]
Filed under: Open dialogue | Tags: depression, managing emotions, mental illness
Posted by: csulymka | April 27, 2012 | no comments
Whether your summer plans involve studying, travelling, or staying close to home, consider getting vaccinated against meningitis to maintain your health and keep your plans on track.
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Posted by: csulymka | April 25, 2012 | no comments
The exam period is nearly over, and that means summer is around the corner! Whether you’re planning to take further classes, work, or travel, here are a few tips to help you stay healthy and well during the summer season:
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Posted by: Stephanie P. | April 13, 2012 | no comments
Antidepressants are the number one prescribed drug in the US and are also commonly prescribed in Canada. Even though such a large group of people take antidepressants, they rarely come up in conversation. Perhaps this isn’t surprising as mental health issues in general are taboo, but the silence surrounding antidepressants has led to many misconceptions. [...]
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Posted by: csulymka | April 13, 2012 | 2 comments
B.C. is providing the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, called Cervarix™ at no cost to anyone with a cervix who was born in 1991, 1992, or 1993. Cervarix protects against the two types of human papillomaviruses that cause seven-out-of-ten cases of cancer of the cervix. How does the free vaccine program work? For those who meet [...]
Filed under: News and events, Student tips and strategies | Tags: sexual health
Posted by: csulymka | April 13, 2012 | no comments
Due to a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in the Fraser Valley, the National Advisory Committee for Immunizations recommends a single adult booster of pertussis vaccine for residents in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. This vaccine (ADACEL) is available for $28.00 at Student Health Service, and is refundable through the AMS/GSS student health insurance plan. [...]
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Posted by: csulymka | April 12, 2012 | 1 comment
Graduating this term? Feeling a bit anxious about it? If you’re graduating this term you may be experiencing an unusual mix of feelings right now: you’re excited about being done with your degree and just ready for it to be finished. On top of that, there’s an uncertainty about what’s coming next. You’ve done your [...]
Filed under: Student tips and strategies | Tags: anxiety, careers
Posted by: csulymka | April 10, 2012 | no comments
Do you have a lot of deadlines approaching? Too much to do and not enough time to do it? Chances are the answer is “yes.” This exam season, try one or more of these tips to improve your time management, reduce your stress, and increase your chances of success. Tip 1: Make a sleep schedule: [...]
Filed under: Student tips and strategies | Tags: academic resources, exams and grades, time management
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