Have you ever noticed that interacting with a pet or animal made you feel better? Perhaps you felt a sense of peace as a cat purred in your lap or felt invigorated as you played frisbee with your […]
I’ve been trying to find fun weekend plans that don’t drain my bank account, and this week I stumbled across some events that feel perfect for a low-cost adventure in Waterloo.
On Saturday, October 4, I’m planning to check out the […]
Long story short, it is! But what can you even do to stay active around here?
UW is known for its competitive academic and co-op programs, however most people are unaware about the various fitness programs or […]
Coming to university for the first time can be overwhelming – you’re meeting tons of new people, in an unfamiliar environment, while facing new academic and financial pressures. Mental health is deeply personal, and support shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all.
The UW Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) introduced Sentio, a counsellor-assisted internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) platform, on July 22. This platform aims to provide accessible and flexible mental health support to employees and their eligible family […]
Whether it was rushing to finish a report for a Professional Development course you were taking during a co-op term, or while fighting to stay focused on your English assignment when you felt overwhelmed by a million external stressors, […]
With convocation and graduation ceremonies in full swing across the region, many UW graduates have been preparing to walk the stage as their family and friends watch in the audience. Excitement is in the air. Graduating and receiving […]
Héline Chow, the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Waterloo riding, is a UW alumnus with a PhD in environmental engineering. Chow shared she pursued this field as she “[cares] deeply about climate change and solving the environmental issues […]
In Princess Mononoke (1997), Hayao Miyazaki crafts a masterful narrative focused on the fragile thread that binds humanity to the natural world. Set in Japan’s Muromachi period, the film unfolds like a myth unearthed […]
When students are in need of support, there’s no time to wait. UW Counselling Services has taken note of the need to offer services to students in need in as timely a manner as possible — with the […]
