Blog — Linh S. Nguyễn

"Choice is Yours"

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

Though my mother took such pride in her exceptional Vietnamese cooking, my embarrassment of her smelly dishes originated in elementary school and stayed with me until fourth-year university.

PersonalLinh NguyenNovember 12, 2016Vietnam, Food, Asian CanadianComment

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.

Balancing School and Self-Care (Part Two)

2. Be consistent with sleep.

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.

My Five Favourite Self-Care Activities

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

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.

Beyond Borders: Global Gathering Of Conservationists Inspires

Linh Nguyen reflects on her experience attending the IUCN World Conservation Congress with her mother, Hotspot Hero Dao Thi Nga.

MiscellaneousLinh NguyenOctober 5, 2016conservation, environment, hawaii, Tourism, Travel

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.

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

Coming Home to Caffiends

As a deeply introverted first year, this was one of the only places on campus where I didn’t feel overwhelmed.

The Guide to Independent Bookstores

Save yourself some money and find a new book buddy.

Literature, Student Life, TorontoLinh NguyenSeptember 18, 2016bookstores, city, 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

A Letter To My 18 Year Old Self

Everything has the potential to change and get better.

Self-LoveLinh NguyenSeptember 4, 2016First Year, Frosh, Student Life, University, University of TorontoComment

The Age of Poetry

When I was five, we moved to Ithaca – a town so small that every animal was recognisable: the dog with only three legs, the cat that kept getting lost in the creek, the fearless squirrel that would rap at our window for peanuts.

PersonalLinh NguyenAugust 19, 2016childhood, Children, ithaca