The case on VIU’s proposed new student fee
The VIU Board of Governor’s proposed ancillary fee, which will cost students $6.27 per credit, and up to a maximum of $188 per 30 credits, is causing disputes among the VIUSU.Designated to provide “enhanced services in the Health and Wellness Centre,” “experiential learning for all,” and “access to a Technology Lending Library,” this fee is … Continued
A Student’s Guide: Five essentials to a healthy immune system
By contributor Danielle Cunningham As a full-time student, I know the stress that comes with meeting due dates and cramming for exams. I also know the toll this stress can take on my health. Last April, in the midst of final exams, I fell ill with mononucleosis (mono), which doctors first misdiagnosed as a seasonal … Continued
Rising from the ashes: The journey to quit smoking
By contributor Sarah Torgerson Nestled in the heart of the Vancouver Island University campus, students can find plumes of grey smoke and a handful of generally unhappy-looking smokers. This mecca for stressed out, nicotine-addicted students is where I sit between classes and take study breaks. I started smoking on a beautifully humid evening in November 2009. … Continued
Fall back into a healthy sleep schedule
As the trees begin to shed and the temperature drops, daylight savings time can be the perfect opportunity to turn over a new leaf. This time of the year, when winter is coming with the steady decline of sun and vitamin D, the pressures of school builds to a climax, and darkness becomes seemingly unending, … Continued
Treat yo’ self—the healthier way
This Halloween, it might be tempting to munch on all that candy. Word to the wise, it might be worth thinking about what being put in your body. Top five healthiest chocolate bars (according to livestrong.com.) York Peppermint Patties – Just 140 calories each with only 2.5 grams of fat. There are no trans fats, … Continued
Mental Health Matters: Accessing Services—Crisis Counselling
This is the third in a contributor column by Zoe Lauckner. Check back next issue for the latest in Mental Health issues. Last issue’s Mental Health Matters column touched on the topic of self-care—an intentional, self-nurturing practice aimed at taking care of one’s own psychosocial needs. Self-care takes insight and awareness of self—skills that are not … Continued
Take the time to be mindful and de-stress
VIU’s counselling department is offering new initiatives and workshops to help students combat stress and anxiety, as well as a new room to practice mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation in the Health and Wellness Centre. New this year, the Wellness Series workshops are scheduled group sessions based on the core reasons students go to see counsellors, … Continued
Health and Wellness Clinic coming to VIU Nanaimo campus
A student health clinic will soon be opening on VIU’s Nanaimo campus. Dr. Carrie Chassels, Executive Director of Student Affairs, said the VIU Health and Wellness Clinic is expected to begin providing services the week of May 5, with a grand opening planned for a later date. The clinic will be open exclusively for all … Continued