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These blog posts shine a light on real student experiences and help you navigate your Sheridan Life.

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My Top 5 Go-To Workout Tips When I Don't Feel Like Working Out
My Top 5 Go-To Workout Tips When I Don't Feel Like Working Out

Whether you hit the gym regularly or not too often, you know that there are days when you just don’t feel like working out. Camila shares her 5 workout tips to help get you moving on those days—check them out! ⬇️

3 Things I Learned about Accessibility as a UX/UI Student
3 Things I Learned about Accessibility as a UX/UI Student

Curious what it’s like being an UX/UI student at Sheridan? Sierra, a club lead from PixelPerfect shares a few things she’s learned about how to design with accessibility in mind! Take a look.

Simple Study Space Hacks You Can Do At Home
Simple Study Space Hacks You Can Do At Home

Looking to switch things up? Ritz shares the ultimate tips and tricks for creating the perfect study space at home. Whether you prioritize comfort, organization, or personalization, you’ll want to check out Ritz’s must-have recommendations! 💻

7 Ways Burnout Manifests in Students (And How To Manage It) 
7 Ways Burnout Manifests in Students (And How To Manage It) 

Hey, Bruins! Are you feeling burned out at this point in the semester? You’re not alone! Make time to practice self-care and check out the 7 ways burnout manifests in students. Learn how to manage your well-being in times of high stress and see if you can relate to any of these. Did we miss any? 🤔

How to Use AI Without Breaking the Rules
How to Use AI Without Breaking the Rules

Cat, your VP of Academics, gives her tips and tricks on how to use AI to improve your studying habits and school performance, without breaching Academic Integrity! Check out her favourite AI apps for studying and learn how to use them ethically. 📝

5 Tricks to Maintaining a Workout Routine
5 Tricks to Maintaining a Workout Routine

Have you ever tried exercising regularly, but found it boring or hard to motivate yourself to keep going? Check out Ahmed, Mauricio, and Alfred’s tricks for harmonizing fitness with your regular routine! 💪

3 Ways to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone
3 Ways to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone

“When I sat down to write this blog post, I kept thinking, “Erin, you are the worst person to write about jumping out of your comfort zone.” I am awkward in social situations and I get nervous around new people and activities. Writing this has made me realize that maybe those qualities are the exact reason I should be writing this…“ 🤔

The Secret to Thriving In Your Student Life
The Secret to Thriving In Your Student Life

Your SSU President, Kyle Budge, gets candid about the struggles of balancing academics and maintaining your health as a student. Find out how he took a step back, gained perspective, and found his way through—at his own pace 😌

 
 

Let’s Talk About Wellness

Whether you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, or want to learn how to support all areas of your well-being as a student, the 8 Dimensions of Wellness blog posts are full of tips and resources to help you along the way:

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Ways to Support Your Spiritual Wellness

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words spiritual wellness? For some of you, it may be your connection to your religious faith, for others, spiritual wellness may mean your set of values and personal moral construct

Ways to Support Your Intellectual Wellness

We know that intellectual wellness goes beyond schoolwork, but how far does it reach? Read about the 5 things to focus on when it comes to using your brain!

Ways to Support Your Emotional Wellness

Life can sometimes throw curveballs at you and leave you feeling uncomrtable, heartbroken, stressed and worried. Here are some tips on how you can find inner peace and connect more with your emotional wellness.

Ways to Support Your Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness gets the spotlight when it comes to health and wellness! But there’s more to it than working out…

Ways to Support Your Occupational Wellness

Figuring out one’s career path, discovering who you are, and exploring what’s possible in the world of work can be challenging and stressful.

Ways to Support Your Social Wellness

Did you know? - Your social wellness can have a direct influence on how long you might live? In fact, research has shown that loneliness and isolation can have a bigger impact on everyone’s life span than obesity! Learn about how you can support your Social Wellness with us!

Ways to Support Your Financial Wellness

When you think wellness, finances might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Money has a huge impact on our overall well-being and is one of the main determinants of health. Learn some new and fun ways you can support and improve this part of your life…

Ways to Support Your Environmental Wellness

As we take a moment to reflect, it becomes clear to us what really matters most: a place to live, and the health/safety of ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and our earth. We must slow down and be aware of our surroundings. The next time you take a moment to reflect on how your environment impacts your wellbeing, ask yourself these questions…

 
 

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Working in Social Media and Studying Community Safety at Sheridan
Working in Social Media and Studying Community Safety at Sheridan

“It was incredibly rewarding to present everything I had dedicated so much time and effort to (spanning over two terms) at the capstone symposium.“ We sat down with Isabelle to chat about life in the Community Safety program, working at the SSU, and what she wished she knew going into the program.

Artist Talks: Taking Risks and Making Films in a Supportive Community
Artist Talks: Taking Risks and Making Films in a Supportive Community

“I'd been told before I went to college that film is a competitive field, but at Sheridan I think the true spirit of film is understood; it is a collaboration between creatives…“ We sat down with recent Sheridan graduate, Poppi, to chat about life in the BFTV program, her passion for film, and what she learned about herself along the way.

My Top 5 Go-To Workout Tips When I Don't Feel Like Working Out
My Top 5 Go-To Workout Tips When I Don't Feel Like Working Out

Whether you hit the gym regularly or not too often, you know that there are days when you just don’t feel like working out. Camila shares her 5 workout tips to help get you moving on those days—check them out! ⬇️

3 Filipino Comfort Foods Everyone Should Try
3 Filipino Comfort Foods Everyone Should Try

Nothing says “comfort food” like something warm and hearty. Adzekeil shares three Filipino meals that bring comfort, nostalgia, and sentimental value to his life. Will you try them this Filipino Heritage Month? Find out what they are now! ⬇️

7 Ways to Make Your Designs More Accessible
7 Ways to Make Your Designs More Accessible

“In today's digital age, creating designs that are accessible to everyone is not just a nice-to-have; it's a necessity.” Are you interested in web design? Take a look at these 7 ways to make your designs more accessible, brought to you by Jareb, The Google Developers Club Vice President! 💻

Artist Talks: Balancing Work and School Life as a Creative
Artist Talks: Balancing Work and School Life as a Creative

“When I went into this program, I never thought that I would be graduating with a passion for Visual Effects!” Have you ever wondered what it’s like being in the Film and Television program at Sheridan? We sat down with recent Sheridan graduate, Claire, to chat about life in the program, working at the SSU, and her plans for the future.

Links We Love: 2-Spirit Authors & SheridanPride Books To Enjoy!
Links We Love: 2-Spirit Authors & SheridanPride Books To Enjoy!

To celebrate Pride this year, check out this list of books by 2-Spirit authors! Learn more about their experiences and appreciate quality poetry easily through the Sheridan Library. If you’re looking to expand your book list, check out this blog! 📖

3 Things I Learned about Accessibility as a UX/UI Student
3 Things I Learned about Accessibility as a UX/UI Student

Curious what it’s like being an UX/UI student at Sheridan? Sierra, a club lead from PixelPerfect shares a few things she’s learned about how to design with accessibility in mind! Take a look.

Made for students, by students: Designing and renovating the Den at Sheridan
Made for students, by students: Designing and renovating the Den at Sheridan

Can’t get enough of the new Den renovation? Ritz, your VP of Engagement, helped design and renovate the space—from concept rendering to site inspections, her involvement as a student leader was essential for the final result. Get all the behind-the-scene details! ⬇️

Balancing my mental health, volunteering, and Engineering at Sheridan
Balancing my mental health, volunteering, and Engineering at Sheridan

Madushen, who you may have seen at a Clubs Fair, shares with us the many obstacles and struggles he faced before arriving at Sheridan. Read his story and learn the secret to how he pulled through ⬇️

Supporting the Sheridan community through tutoring, IT, and the SSU
Supporting the Sheridan community through tutoring, IT, and the SSU

Yagna shares with us his story as an international student who stepped into many roles around Sheridan to support and advocate for the international student community. Read his blog now! ⬇️

Determination Brought Me Here: Seeking Community as a Young Professional
Determination Brought Me Here: Seeking Community as a Young Professional

Maja, who you may recognize from SSU’s social media accounts, writes about how her determination to succeed pushed her to make the difficult decision to move away from her home country. Get inspired to pursue your dreams and read about her journey here ⬇️

 
 

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