In the latest episode of the Student Life Series, host Bianca Morello sits down with Matthew Boissonneault and Nicholas Crimi, Co-Presidents of Elephant in the Room (uOttawa). As the title suggests, we talk about taking care of your mental health during the “Zoom times”, imposter syndrome, OCIs, work-life balance, and e-learning.
Read MoreIn this episode, our host Nurulayn Noor sits with Lynda Collins, professor and lawyer, to discuss mental health in the legal field. As overviewed in her course Happiness and the Law, Professor Collins explores ways for law students and legal professionals to prioritize their wellbeing over every other aspect of their lives.
Read MoreIn the latest episode of the Student Life Series, host Bianca Morello sits down with Matthew Boissonneault and Nicholas Crimi, Co-Presidents of Elephant in the Room (uOttawa). As the title suggests, we talk about taking care of your mental health during the “Zoom times”, imposter syndrome, OCIs, work-life balance, and e-learning.
Read MoreThe first official episode of the Student Life Series is all about the 1L experience. Wiam Akil, a 2L from the University of Ottawa, joins us in a conversation about what to expect during 1L — including small group classes, imposter syndrome, and making friends. In this episode, you'll find tips for balancing your course load, networking, and strategies for connecting with upper-year students.
Read MoreGeoff knows the difficulties of fighting literal fires and figurative ones, whether it may be the fires of stress or the fires of life itself. In this episode, Geoff talks about his journey from law school to legal practice and to firefighting, the skills gained from firefighting, firefighting in a COVID-19-ridden world, and tips for controlling stress in these challenging times.
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