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Finding Your Place: How Joining a University Club Can Change Your Experience
Being a part of a student group during university years is a valuable experience that can significantly benefit a student's academic and personal life. Joining a student group allows students to connect with peers with similar interests and passions, creating a sense of community and a supportive network. The following students shared their journey of getting involved with student groups, how it impacted their university journey, and advice for students trying to get involved! Lekha Patel Lekha Patel is a second-year nursing student at the University of Windsor. She is actively involved in campus events and is currently the
BIDE’s Wellness Lounge: A Place to Heal, Relax, and Recharge
(image, left-right: Cindy Nguyen, Oriel Kalambayi, Aya El-Hashemi) BIDE recently launched a new wellness lounge in Dillon Hall. “We are happy to launch our wellness lounge and care cabinet through our Belonging Pillar. We wanted to create a safe space for students to have fun and feel welcomed. We also have a care cabinet that is stocked up with essentials like stationery supplies, chargers, and care supplies,” says Oriel Kalambayi, pillar leader at Belonging at BIDE. The lounge is in room 252, 2nd floor, on the left end of the building. The lounge was opened on 23rd March, at
Juggling Academics and Life: A Part-Time Student’s Journey at UWindsor
Jeannee Lucier, a part-time student says, “part-time studies benefit mature students like me who are returning to school to finish a degree 30 years after starting it.” Lucier is an undergraduate student pursuing Psychology Honours and is in her final year. At the University of Windsor, there are over 3000 part-time students enrolled. “The University of Windsor was very supportive to me as they navigated the process of returning to school as a part-time student in September of 2020, during COVID with all classes taking place online. These classes allowed me to work at my own pace, review lectures, and
UWindsor Alum Promotes The Importance of Yoga
The new Toldo Lancer Centre (TLC) at the University of Windsor aims to enhance the student experience and promote campus spirit. Starting this semester, the Lancer Recreation centre has introduced various programs for students including dance, sports, and yoga. Nicole Daignault, a.k.a. Coco is one of the yoga instructors at the Lancer recreation centre. Coco graduated from the University of Windsor with a Psychology honours with thesis degree in 1997. Her thesis focused on early detection of breast cancer in women. She created a device to help women self-screen. After research, it was found that the device created by Coco