Choosing a university can be challenging; it is a pivotal decision that establishes the foundation of your career. However, it is not just academics that constitute your success but also the life you build in your university community. Therefore, with an emphasis on residence, the following informal interviews are meant to capture authentic insights as students reflect on how Lakehead has positively impacted them and why they chose to attend. If you are considering Lakehead Orillia, read on!

Exam season is swiftly approaching, which means a reduction in time for anything else outside of the academic demand. With stress increasing and pressure accumulating, how should students care for themselves? Read on to find out!

The goal of It Starts Week is to combat racism and cultural stigmatization in Simcoe County. Throughout the week, a variety of events will be held to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion. Therefore, in order to honour your heritage and that of your peers and to support the inclusive environment that Lakehead fosters, join Lakehead during the week of March 17th.

As a university student, nutrition can be a component of your life that becomes trivialized due to the overwhelming amount of responsibilities that students take on. However, prioritizing healthy eating does not have to be a burden and can positively enhance your academics, mood, energy, and placate stress. Therefore, throughout the month of March, Lakehead will supply opportunities to highlight healthy and affordable eating habits, navigate sample recipes, provide free nutritional meals and affordable produce, and more. Click this article to learn the details and show your body some gratitude!

In the month of March, Lakehead is here to cater to more than just student’s academics but also other vital components of their lives. Visit this article to learn how you can diverge from the rigid academic concept of university and instead nurture your growth as a person and your well-being with versatility.

Prioritize self-love and self-care throughout Valentine's Day week with multiple events curated by the Student Health and Wellness team where positive and warm vibes will prosper. Take care of your sexual and mental health, spread love to the special people in your life by making Valentine's Day cards, educate yourself on healthy relationships and connections through books and movies, grab some snacks, and treat yourself to relaxing and enjoyable study breaks! Take the time to celebrate yourself this upcoming Love Week!

Orillia based writer Ava De Melo interviews Lakehead Orillia’s athletic and recreation coordinator Drake Aldred to provide students with essential and detailed information about what Lakehead Athletics has to offer throughout the year. Click here if you are interested in knowing the opportunities that are granted and easily accessible to you, or if you are already a Lakehead athlete and are unsure about something! 

Get ready for a fun-filled week with Thrive at Lakehead Orillia that is fruitful with activities built to reduce your stress and amplify your study breaks, workshops that will supply you with imperative, life-long skills, free meals, snacks, fresh produce, and drinks, crafts, educational presentations, and physical activity to celebrate mental health awareness. I constructed an article illustrating everything you need to know prior to entering Thrive Week, such as detailed outlines of the events, links to register, locations, times, and more! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate and endorse their mental health and that of the school community. Let's battle the stigma together during this year's Thrive Week!

A new semester calls for a clean slate where we have the autonomy to optimize our academic term to our full potential. Organization is a multidimensional habit that contains many different strategies; however, all components are equally valuable. Let's incorporate balance in our school year by reserving time for ourselves in each area of our lives with different tools and strategies.

How many goals have you subdued due to their objectively un-contributable potential to achieving ‘’realistic’’ milestones in your life? What defines realistic for you? What is the source of this perception? Your reluctance to adopt habits you have been fantasizing about is not due to a lack of motivation but the worth that is externally associated with it. You do Not Need a New Year’s Resolution; You Need to Think Less. Release the doubts that refrain you from committing to ‘’socially unconventional’’ skills. This new year, be honest with yourself without guilt and apprehension.

Have ceaseless deadlines and assignments been killing your Christmas spirit? December is almost here, which means festivities are being held all around you. Take a break from studying and visit the following locations to bask in the holiday events that Orillia has to offer! Orillia-based writer, Ava, provides all the information and insight you need on choosing what to do on your rest days.

Studying for exams can often distract us from critical components that should be prevalent in our daily lives as students, such as mental breaks, self-care, and socialization. Although time may feel fleeting, we should not let the pressure divert our focus on recharging our motivation. Orillia-based writer Ava talks with student health and wellness coordinator, Sara Cocoran, about how students can kindly treat themselves this exam season.

Feeling stressed about paying your tuition, building your resume, or getting more experience in your field of study? Lakehead University is abundant with resources that are here for your success. Orillia-based writer Ava provides you with a summarized description of the opportunities offered at Lakehead, so you do not have to spend hours looking!

Halloween is approaching, which means that the parties are too. Although this is a time to enjoy yourself, do not allow your safety to be undermined in the process. Do you need a refresher on how to be mindful this Halloween? Orillia-based writer Ava provides general reminders to students on how they can prioritize their safety amidst the fun.

If you feel overwhelmed with life right now, take a moment to read this poignant creative piece written by Ava. Sometimes, a few well-chosen words can provide the comfort and perspective we need to navigate the chaos.

Have you taken the time to become aware of the variety of resources and services here to support you as a Lakehead student? Get to know your student union here:

Has imposter syndrome been your antagonist throughout your start at Lakehead? It is time to separate your high school self from your university self.

As first years in University, we all feel overwhelmed by the shift in atmosphere. From immense grief, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity to deciding how to balance the responsibilities thrown at us, keeping a positive attitude is difficult. However, have you taken a moment to shift your perspective?