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My CV of Failures

On March 2nd this year, I was rejected from the only graduate program I’d applied for: a Masters of Arts in English in the Field of Creative Writing at the University of Toronto.

Student Life, CareerLinh NguyenAugust 16, 2018Academics, advice, Career, jobs, Lessons, Life, school, Student Life, University, University of Toronto, work, writingComment

Now, A Break

On Tuesday afternoon, I finished my last exam of undergrad.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenApril 12, 2017Balance, Career, Graduation, Self-care, Student Life, University of Toronto, Work

My Mindfulness Journey

Three years ago, I was going through a rough semester and my boyfriend’s mother gave me a book called Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

WellbeingLinh NguyenMarch 21, 2017health and wellness, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Student Life, University of Toronto

On Missing Class

Here are some suggestions that might leave you feeling less bad about the whole thing, or even anticipate it and avoid the scenario altogether.

Student LifeLinh NguyenMarch 12, 2017Academics, Classes, health and wellness, Student Life, University of Toronto

What do I do with my life?

The closer I’ve gotten to graduation, the less certain I’ve been of what I wanted to do with my life.

Career, Student LifeLinh NguyenFebruary 2, 2017Career, health and wellness, Student Life, University of Toronto, Work

Asking For Help

The reason most students wait so long to seek mental health support is because they don’t believe they’re stressed enough to deserve it.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenJanuary 25, 2017Counselling, health and wellness, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Stress, Support, University of Toronto, University

Space to Write

Remember to make space for what you love.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenJanuary 18, 2017Balance, Campus, health and wellness, Mental Health, Reflection, Stress, University of Toronto, writing

Pressing Pause

For so many of us, school is all we've ever known, and I wasn't quite sure how to look beyond that.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenJanuary 3, 20172017, Academics, grad school, Student Life, undergrad, University, University of Toronto Comment

My Favourite Holiday Activities

These activities have marked the start of winter holidays for years, and as demanding this last stretch of schoolwork is, taking a little time off to maintain these annual traditions has really kept me energized.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenDecember 6, 2016Christmas, December, Exams, health, health and wellness, Holiday, One of a Kind Show, Student Life, University of Toronto

My Ten Favourite University Readings

My favourite part of being an English major has been delving into wonderful texts that I never would've picked up on my own.

Student Life, Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenNovember 24, 2016Books, college, english, Literature, school, Student Life, University, University of TorontoComment

The Magic of Drop-In Fitness Classes

My favourite perk of being at U of T is our Hart House membership, or generally, our access to daily free drop-in fitness classes.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenNovember 9, 2016Active Living, Athletics, balance, cardio, dance, drop in, fitness, Hart House, health and wellness, physical activity, staying active, student health, Student Life, University, University of Toronto, Workout

Balancing School and Self-Care (Part Two)

2. Be consistent with sleep.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenNovember 2, 2016Academics, balance, health and wellness, learning strategies, school, Self-care, sleep, student health, Study, University, University of Toronto

Balancing School and Self-Care (Part One)

Every September, I am thrown off my feet by my new schedule, and just when I feel like I have a routine set up, midterms hit.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenOctober 26, 2016Academics, balance, Learning, school, student health, Student Life, studying, u of t, University, University of Toronto

My Five Favourite Self-Care Activities

In the midst of midterms, taking a refreshing break can often be the last thing on students’ minds.

WellbeingLinh NguyenOctober 19, 2016baking, bath, break, coffee, health, Mental Health, movie, recreation, scrapbook, Self-care, student health, Student Life, University, University of Toronto, Wellness

Finding Fitness at U of T (Without Joining a Single Organized Sport)

When I entered university, I was determined to take advantage of all the physical fitness resources available and undo the drastic drop in athleticism that had occurred during my teenage years.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenOctober 12, 2016archery, dance, drop in, faculty of physical education and health, fitness, gym, Hart House, health, physical activity, student health, Student Life, u of t, University, University of Toronto, Wellness, Zumba

The Rocky Road to Healthy Eating

It hadn’t taken me long into first-year to realize that I often had to choose between healthy eating and cheap eating.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenOctober 5, 2016food, food trucks, Hart House, health, nutrition, Student Life, University, University of Toronto, Wellness

Reconnecting at the Hart House $5 Lunch

Whether it’s joining a new club, Skyping a high school friend, or going out on a lunch date, dedicating time to community building always makes my week brighter, regardless of how busy my calendar looks.