Blog — Linh S. Nguyễn

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

On Staying in Touch

Excuses to hang out come up every day.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenNovember 30, 2016Events, Exercise, Friends, health, Relationships, Student Life, Study Dates, University, Wellness

Getting Crafty for Self-Care

Once, for Christmas, I gave my parents two full boxes of homemade cards, because I couldn’t settle on making just one card.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenNovember 23, 2016Arts, Crafts, Hart House, health and wellness, Pinterest, Student Life

"Choice is Yours"

Most people do not realize that Planned Parenthood does not solely cover sexual health.

Toronto, WellbeingLinh NguyenNovember 16, 2016birth control, health, planned parenthood, services, sexual health, student health, Student Life, Wellness

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.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenSeptember 28, 2016community, food, Hart House, lunch, University, University of Toronto

I’m So Glad I Wasn’t A Frosh Leader

Although I still spent full days on campus surrounded by a community I love, I was able to do so on my own terms.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenSeptember 12, 2016Frosh, Student Life, University, University of TorontoComment

Live Every Day Like You’re On The Road

By the end of the trip, I remembered the happy parts most -- and most parts were happy.

WellbeingLinh NguyenAugust 7, 2016Adventure, Tourism, TravelComment

Why I Quit a Job I Love

A fourth-year finally puts mental health first.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenJuly 31, 2016Mental Health, Student Life, u of toronto, University, Wellness

My Life is Amazing! (Online)

When all we glimpse of others’ lives are snapshots taken out of context, it can leave us feeling lonely, inadequate, or worse.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenApril 8, 2016Fear of Missing Out, Mental Health, Social Media, Student Life, UniversityComment

On Display

What role, if any, does pornography play in sex education?

Love and Relationships, WellbeingLinh NguyenNovember 22, 2015Feminism, health, sex, sex positivity, sexual health, Wellness

Inside Out: The Right to Feel

Being positive can give us energy to pull through, but it does not have the power to heal the way sadness does.

Pop culture, WellbeingLinh NguyenJuly 16, 2015Depression, Emotions, Inside Out, Mental HealthComment

The Culture of Perfection

Competition at U of T breeds pressure and stress among students.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenJanuary 19, 2015Mental Health, Student Life, University, University of Toronto, Wellness

Learn for the Sake of Learning

When a group of student leaders were asked whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement "grades are more important than learning," I was shocked to see how many went to the 'agree' side.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenJanuary 5, 2015Academics, Education, Extracurriculars, Grades, Learning, Marks, Mental Health, University, University of TorontoComment