Blog — Linh S. Nguyễn

Rest, Relax, and Read

From Greek myths to Moby Dick, here are our downtime picks.

Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenJune 23, 2016Books, Literature, Reading, Student Life, University

First Flashes of America

At five years old, I sat on my father’s backpack in the middle of the airport, sobbing and discombobulated.

PersonalLinh NguyenJune 15, 2016Asian Canadian, ImmigrationComment

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

Honest reviews: popular places to eat in Toronto

“Dairy Queen is Better.”

TorontoLinh NguyenJune 14, 2016burgers, dessert, food, ice cream, restaurants, review, sweet jesus, toronto

A Commuter's Journey

The cold is always paralysing on the first steps out of the house.

Student Life, TorontoLinh NguyenJune 13, 2016commute, Student Life, toronto, ttc, University of Toronto

“Strong Female Characters” aren't Actually That Progressive

It is as though women are allowed to act like men, because that is a step forward, but men are not allowed to act like women, because that would be regressing.

Bringing the Magic Home

When I turned fifteen, I couldn’t help but wonder, why haven’t I gotten the chance the fight a dragon yet?

Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenMay 23, 2016Escapism, Fantasy, Narnia, Neil Gaiman, Reading, Susan PevensieComment

Why Masculinity Is Very Much a Feminist Issue

I could climb trees and have bike races as well as play with dolls, but my brother was never allowed the latter.

Pop cultureLinh NguyenMay 12, 2016Feminism, MasculinityComment

Hot Docs in review: three documentaries worth your while

These films explore humanity from all angles.

Pop culture, TorontoLinh NguyenMay 12, 2016cinema, documentaries, Film, hot docs, reviews, toronto

HotDocs 2016 on now until May 8

Over 200 works featured by filmmakers from Canada and around the world.

Pop culture, TorontoLinh NguyenApril 30, 2016cinema, documentaries, events, festival, Film, hot docs, toronto

10 Things I learned From Working With Kids

7. Treat others the way you would want them to respond. Great conversations are missed when you assume the other party has nothing to contribute.

Life LessonsLinh NguyenApril 27, 2016Children, Lessons Comment

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

Butterfly Wings

All the times that I had been called pretty had never felt so meaningless.

PersonalLinh NguyenMarch 23, 2016Feminism, Lessons

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

Choosing Love

“There is no right person. There is simply someone you love, someone you have chosen, whom you will have to choose again.”

Love and RelationshipsLinh NguyenFebruary 14, 2016Choice, Dating, Love, Relationships, RomanceComment

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

Why We Need Cinderella

After months of dense analyses and complicated interpretations, it was inexpressibly refreshing for me to see such a simple story with a good, clear meaning: good things happen to good people.

Pop cultureLinh NguyenDecember 15, 2015Cinderella, Disney, Feminism, Film, MoviesComment

Read Whatever The Hell You Want

Depending on our mood, our stage in life, or our personal tastes, we may read to learn, to escape, to find comfort, or enjoyment, or adventure. Shouldn't it follow that there would be vastly different books to suit all of these needs, for all types of people?

Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenNovember 28, 2015Books, Literature, ReadingComment