Blog — Linh S. Nguyễn

For Immediate (Stress) Relief

Writers divulge their favourite sources of online escapism.

Pop culture, Student LifeLinh NguyenJune 14, 2016internet, stress relief, Student Life, 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

Don’t Tell Me Humanities Teach Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is certainly valuable, but it is not why I love studying the arts.

Literature, Student Life, Pop cultureLinh NguyenMarch 10, 2016Arts, Books, Education, Humanities, Reading, UniversityComment

Why Do Our Dreams Get Smaller As We Age?

By age 12, I already had my life planned out: a cottage on every continent (two in Europe), a jet-ski, a private pool, a gazebo in a Narnia-esque backyard, five kids, an undefined but adoring husband, and a mansion in southern California.

Life LessonsLinh NguyenJanuary 31, 2016Relationships, Self-care, Success, UniversityComment

What makes U of T feel like home

Students discuss the spaces and places that they have made their own.

Student LifeLinh NguyenNovember 13, 2015home, Student Life, University, University of Toronto

Send Your Kids to Vic!

Vic taught me that it is possible to be intelligent, driven, and kind, all at once.

Student LifeLinh NguyenSeptember 6, 2015Education, Frosh, Kindness, University, University of Toronto, Victoria CollegeComment

Learning with Sharks

Fifth–year student Katie Masters recounts her field course in the Amazon, Galapagos, and Andes.

Follow Your Distractions

At this stage in life, it can be so easy to narrowly focus on the path we’ve laid out for ourselves and refrain from getting distracted, when those distractions might be the things that make us happiest.

Career, Student LifeLinh NguyenMay 16, 2015Education, Extracurriculars, UniversityComment

What's the Dream?

University of Toronto artists discuss how they incorporate their work into student life.

Student LifeLinh NguyenFebruary 22, 2015art, artist, Student Life, toronto, University, University of Toronto

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

Finding Love in a Student Space

Whether it's inbetween classes or on the commute home, U of T students find different ways to make romantic connections across campus.

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.

25 Things I Learned in 2014

15. Friendships will form so subtly that you won't even notice it happening.

Life LessonsLinh NguyenDecember 31, 2014Lessons, Student Life, UniversityComment

No One Told Me This in Grade School

Relax. Explore. Take time off. It will work out.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenOctober 3, 2014Careers, Education, High School, Life, Student Life, University, University of TorontoComment

Accessible Arts

Where to find quality arts in Toronto at a student-friendly price.

Student Life, TorontoLinh NguyenSeptember 7, 2014art, Student Life, toronto, University

20 Things I Love About University

12. Bake sales every day.

Student LifeLinh NguyenAugust 27, 2014Education, Student Life, University Comment

30 Things First-Year University Taught Me

6. You'll never feel ready for anything. Do it anyway. The build-up is often scarier than the task itself.

Student Life, Life LessonsLinh NguyenApril 27, 2014Lessons, Student Life, University Comment

3 Everyday Ways To Support Mental Health

Living with mental illness is a lonely, terrifying, and chilling experience. However, despite its prevalence today, there is still an extremely limited amount of general public awareness regarding these issues.

WellbeingLinh NguyenJanuary 18, 2014Mental Health, Mental Illness, Support, University, WellnessComment