Help Young Minds

When we’re in the thick of assignments and deadlines, I think it’s fair to say that most of us aren’t thinking about how excited we were when we first received our acceptance letter. Many of us have likely heard of the benefits of practising gratitude somewhere or another, but how many of us actually apply the practice of gratitude in our academics?

As the snow melts and the piercing winter air begins to dull its thorns and settle into the familiar lulling whisper that comes along with rain puddles and damp earth and days that grow longer and longer and longer…let’s take a moment to think about what sort of magic brings us the tender colors of spring.

A hundred forty eight million kilometers away from us—a distance we call an astronomical unit—lies our Sun. To give this large distance more meaning, the Sun, in all its wondrous glory, is large enough to fit over a million Earths inside of it, but even so, it only appears as a small circle of light in our sky. Knowing that things appear smaller the further away they are, we then know that the Sun is quite a distance away. And yet, we are trapped in its orbit.

Why do we need math?

It’s confusing. It’s complicated. At times, most times, it’s arduous work to understand. And to a lot of people, it feels as if most of the content taught in school is irrelevant and unnecessarily complex. I mean, it’s pretty obvious that learning to count is kind of important, but what’s the point of learning about sine and cosine waves?

New year, new me…

Humans are funny. We have collectively agreed that a new year equates to a fresh start, new beginnings, and the most opportune time to make changes and adjust our goals.

Have you ever pondered on the great vastness of our universe and on all of its colossal—near frightening—constituents and thought: Wow, our existence is so miniscule in comparison to all that is out there.

“Huh? Can you say that again?” Do you ever wonder why some things stick in our brains, while others seem to go in one ear and out the other? Let’s freshen up on the different types of memory and why some things are easier to remember than others.

With access to so much information on our social media feeds, it can be hard to differentiate fact vs. fiction. Oftentimes an article or resource will use language that piques our interest, although the truth might be a bit more convoluted than it appears.

As the leaves transform into beautiful fall colors and Halloween approaches, many of us find ourselves drawn to spine-chilling experiences like haunted houses, ghost stories, and scary movies. While fear is an emotion that humans are afraid of experiencing (duh!), it actually plays an important role in our lives...

I love food, and I always have. It has the power to tell us a story, or immerse us in a memory. It can bring us together to share and connect. It can lift our spirits and be a source of comfort. But on the other hand, for some of us, it can be a source of stress.

Thanksgiving takes place on October 14th here in Canada, but in the United States of America, it takes place on November 28th this year. Why is the same holiday, on different days, and is this holiday different in both countries?

With access to so much information on our social media feeds, it can be hard to differentiate fact vs. fiction. Oftentimes an article or resource will use language that piques our interest, although the truth might be a bit more convoluted than it appears.

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, but what does this day mean?

As we grow and progress through life, our social circles and friend groups inevitably change. Friendships may come and go...

We’ve all heard the expression you are what you eat. If that’s the case, I am made up entirely of sour patch kids, coffee, and sushi.

Welcome everyone! This will mark the beginning of our blog series in this new category, focusing entirely on travel!

I am Arab, and I am proud to be an Arab. To be precise, I am Jordanian, and to be even more precise I am from the South of Jordan. Why does that matter? Because being part of a collective Arab nation, Arabs can differ from country to country, and region to region.

I think most of us have been told by a wiser, older being, to stop complaining and be grateful for what we have. But as children always are, we never really take the advice given to us or realize the credibility of it till we’re older...

Finding joy in the tiniest things in our life is an amazing step towards enjoying life...

That’s something we often overlook. We’re probably up late studying, or watching movies, or reading a page turner, ignoring such a crucial part of our life...

One of the greater challenges of life is finding your place. Finding people who make you feel empowered and happy, those you can truly call friends...

The tension of getting passing marks in school is generally consistent in the psyche of every understudy. We live in a society where if we don't get passing marks, we are seen as individuals who can not find success throughout everyday life...

A few decades ago, information was passed on to the public via television, newspaper, or the radio, but now just with a click, we can know what is happening on the other side of the world...

Ever heard of biophilia? Probably not, right?

I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for eight years. Throughout that period, there have been numerous occasions in which one of us would go to an academic semester abroad, do a graduate program in another country, or take extended vacations away from the other...

These past few weeks of school have been the busiest of my school career. It has been an all-out sprint, with deadline after deadline creeping up too fast for my liking...

I’ve been an introvert for most of my life. And being a shy boy who prefers sitting on a couch and reading a romance novel rather than doing sports isn’t considered very “manly” where I come from...

We tend to celebrate or glorify weight loss because we assume that it is always intentional, that it is everyone’s biggest goal in life, that it is the ultimate goal to attain self-love and improved self-esteem...

Preparing for an interview can be stressful. Contemplating every one of the questions that the interviewer can pose, pondering the outcomes even before the meeting...

My mother always says there is nothing scarier than a nurse who never thinks they are wrong. I think there is incredible wisdom in this statement that can be applied far beyond the healthcare system...

We’re Canadians: born and raised to say yes to nearly anything. It's coded in our DNA, just right beside the “Sorry” and maple syrup instead of blood (note: not actual science) genes...

Feeling guilty about not "doing well," well, then you have come to the right place...

Like a lot of young students today - I am a big fan of astrology. So, I wanted my first blog post to show you wonderful minds what the practice of astrology is really all about. I’m hoping that together we can tackle some common misconceptions about the zodiac!

Don't be distracted by the title. This isn't a post to preach how we should all become a better version of ourselves just because it's the new year, but it's a reminder that we can feel happier by finding ways to reach our goals in a sustainable way...

Let’s think of Valentine’s Day for a second. What comes to mind?

Do you ever feel like you just want to get the week over? From the moment Monday starts, do you find yourself thinking and anticipating about Friday? Everyone feels this way at one point or another.

In my grade 10 year of high school, a prominent Canadian lawyer came to speak at my high school. He gave a 45-minute presentation on his work, and I remember thinking...

What is the purpose of your life? What is it that you are coming behind? What is that spark of motivation that keeps you getting out of...

Third time's a charm?