Holiday shopping doesn’t need to empty your wallet or your sanity bar. Here’s a lineup of fun little treasures for friends, family or that one person who says “I don’t need anything” every year. This list features 22 highly rated and well received items handpicked by Student Life Network! P.s. You can also totally gift…
Watch Sam Demma’s talk about public speaking and pushing yourself to make small actions happen every day. As a part of our SLN Workshops guest lecture series, Sam Demma spoke all about improving your public speaking and becoming a student leader. He detailed his own experiences in taking small, consistent actions, leading to a massive…
I went to post-secondary school for six years. One year short of Van Wilder. And I picked up a few bits of student advice along the way. In the end, I ambled across two stages to grab an honours bachelor degree and an advanced diploma. Some expensive, yet worthwhile pieces of paper. During my time in both university…
Find out which exciting and inspiring Canadians from across a variety of industries could be engaging with you as a part of the upcoming TEDxToronto. Though TEDxToronto has been running for 12 years, 2020 will see an exciting new format for you to comfortably take it all in. Produced as four digestible, interactive digital experiences,…
School may have started already but do you really have everything you need in your backpack? We’ve prepared an easy checklist to help you get ready, no matter if you’re stepping into your last year at university of your first day at high school. Find everything you need to fill your backpack and tackle those upcoming…
A list of the best student resources that you can access right now in Canada. READ MORE: Student Deals (July 2020): The Ultimate Guide to Student Discounts in Canada That student ID your school gives you is basically a golden ticket for some top-tier resources. We’ve assembled a list of the top resources for students…
Your voice matters. Being an ally matters. Here’s how you can help. It’s no secret right now that with worldwide protests and civil unrest, people feel compelled to use their voices to demand change. But I’ve also seen a lot of people (especially those like myself with lower melanin levels) unsure of what their role…
Our top picks for the best learning tools for students to pick up a new skill, pursue a passion, or make yourself a better fit for a job. There’s never a wrong time to try and better yourself. Thankfully, in this modern age, there are A LOT of options for your out there. Here are…
Books can help us escape reality. When homework piles up and you are too stressed to even think about a project that’s due next week, grab a book and get comfortable. Choosing a book can be difficult, so keep reading for some awesome suggestions. The Help by Kathryn Stockett The Help is one of the…
Living in a democracy is so underrated. If you’re thinking about voting but haven’t yet, you have one more chance. THIS Monday, October 21st, 2019 is the upcoming federal election and here are the top 5 reasons you need to find your nearest polling station and cast that vote. 1. Strength In Numbers For the…
Are you ready for the best season? Halloween is only a few weeks away! Get out those pumpkin decorations, scary movies, spooky music, and classic costumes. If you don’t have everything to make this the most killer Halloween yet, don’t fret. Here’s a list of what you ghouls and girls need, and you can use…
Toronto teenager Nicholas Robinson was deeply moved by the tragic news of Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the Bahamas. Encouraged by his father David, Nicholas turned to GoFundMe to mobilize support and make a difference. We recently sat down with this inspiring young leader to learn more. Why did this story compel you to act? What…
Sponsored by Blinded By The Light, in theatres August 16th. Watch the trailer below: Earlier this month, several SLN members along with a team of five SLN Creators attended a private advance screening of the upcoming feature film, Blinded By The Light. Even though the film is currently sitting at a very fresh 90% on Rotten Tomatoes,…
These brands are killing the fashion game by helping to save our world. I think we can all agree that the earth is going to *poop*. Things are looking bleak for our oceans, animal life, forestry, and so on. But—especially as young people—we’re trying our best to combat this damage by making small changes that…
Got a birthday coming up? You should be celebrated! And what is a better way than to celebrate your special day than to cash in on a few freebies? That’s why we created a list of some of the coolest perks that you can take advantage of to treat yourself. 1. Baskin Robbins Scream for…
Feel confident you won’t leave anything behind with this interactive, downloadable checklist. Shopping List for Residence Ya, but where should you buy this stuff? Amazon has some amazing deals on each of these products. Head over there to get your shopping started! Shop for these items: https://amzn.to/2I60lfd
The average student’s life can be quite the juggling act. From class assignments to club meetings to part-time jobs, most students have a lot on their plates and are often dashing from one commitment to the other. If you’re someone who struggles with keeping everything straight, you might’ve thought of using a planner or journal…
Read our favourite articles from 2018. We took a look back at this year on the SLN Blog and picked out some of our favourite articles and most-read pieces. From shopping to sex, class to cheating, music to mental health—check them all out. 1. 10 Things Every Student Should Know Before Seeing a Therapist “I saw…
Still need to find the perfect holiday gift? Look no further! It’s the 12 Days of Gifts with Amazon! Not only does Amazon offer Amazon Prime for Students, but it provides a holiday gift guide to help you explore! Find the perfect gift by narrowing your search to adults, women, men, teens, kids, ages 8–12, toddlers,…
Halloween is around the corner. It’s a joyous time when people welcome being spooked and get to have a little bit of fun with their outfits before the inevitable reappearance of winter boots and parkas. But before you get down to trick-or-treating and partying, you need to figure out what you’re wearing. This can be…
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and people are swapping out their bathing suits for bookbags. It can only mean one thing: a new school year is on the horizon. We know that heading back to school after summer vacation can be tough, but we also know what can make the…
Moving away from home to live in a dorm (or in off-campus housing) is hard enough. When you add to that the pressure of stocking up on things you need for the semester, feelings of anxiety can give way to eventual procrastination. If you fail to prepare, well…prepare to fail. But since that’s not an…
Bo Burnham’s latest project is a ‘little’ movie he directed called Eighth Grade. It’s not unlike his snarky, satirical, brutally honest comedy specials, but Eighth Grade is Burnham sans the confetti and laser lights. Stripped down to whatever cartoon underwear he used to wear as a thirteen-year-old, Burnham wrote and directed this film from a…
Post-secondary school. It’s a big step. And if you’re travelling overseas, it is an even bigger step. But being an international student coming to Canada shouldn’t be intimidating. Canada is such an inclusive, multicultural country, that you should expect to be welcomed with open arms. One newcomer to Canada will win a life-changing grand prize.…
Apps—they’re a part of our fabric now. They are part of our DNA. And when you get down to it, there are some apps out there that make our lives easier. That’s all we want, right? To be a little more efficient, a little more mindful, and a little more organized. To have more money in our…
Here we are, three months into 2017, and we’re still talking about 2016. Well, for most, 2016 sucked (read: way too many celebrity deaths and a salty sweet potato elected as the President of the not-so-United-States-of America). But 2016 was a big year for Student Life Network—and changing student’s lives. Let’s take a gander. For…
