15 Problems Categorized "Navigator"

No, You Can’t Say the N-Word

A story about a Black student’s experience with institutional racism and how they fought against it.

Note-Master

A story about figuring out how to take effective notes during lectures in university.

The Living Dead

A story about a student feeling too tired to carry out daily activities but later discovering they have an underlying medical condition.

Notetaking Nuisances

A story about a student with a chronic disability struggling to take notes during lectures due to a lack of adequate supports.

Family Business

A story about dealing with the stress of familial financial dependency throughout university, and learning how to become financially literate.

Lost at Sea

A story about feeling lost and overwhelmed throughout university due to a lack of guidance on navigating life.

Live/Offline Dilemma

A story about an introverted international student starting online school during the COVID-19 pandemic, and struggling to manage their classes and health due to the time difference between their home country and Canada.

Multi-Tasker? More Like “Multi-Failer”

A story about an international student trying to participate in all extracurricular activities, but ends up struggling with time management and dedicating enough time to finishing tasks.

Shoebox Shuffle

A story about a parent struggling to be at a university that doesn’t cater to their situation, but manages to find creative ways to balance their academic and family responsibilities.

Teaching Incon(ass)istant

A story about dealing with a TA who is inconsistent and unfair when grading assignments.

0 to 100

A story about finding a balance between academics and social experiences in university.

In Their Shoes

A story about the importance of students in the healthcare field to learn to think critically and consciously about social justice and health equity work, especially among Indigenous and other marginalized communities.

Wonderland Watches

A story about the socioeconomic privileges and hurdles prevalent in various student-life experiences.

Navigating & Advocating: Finding My Voice

A story about the difficulties of navigating the first year of a new university program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Relations Crisis

A story about lack of inclusion and equality for international students.