Advice
Telling students to take care of themselves ignores root issues
January 12, 2021by Alex Masse, Staff Writer A common grievance of being a student is putting up with all kinds of unsympathetic advice. It’s heard everywhere from our professors, our parents, and even our institution’s president. It’s easy to wish students well and suggest they take care of themselves, as if calling on a series of magical words will make them perk up and focus. But they don’t work, even on a good day. They’re especially meaningless when they’re followed up by deadlines, Zoom calls, and other academic stressors. School can’t exactly just stop happening, but without a tangible effort to make…
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Dear Peakie
November 22, 2020By: Kyla Dowling, Peak Associate Dear Peakie, I’m graduating in Spring 2021 and I don’t know how to start looking for a career! Sincerely, Your Next LinkedIn Network Request Hey Your Next LinkedIn Network Request! Firstly, don’t add me on…
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It’s best to finish WQB courses as early as possible
July 26, 2020By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer Writing, breadth, and quantitative (WQB) requirements are sometimes pushed to the end of a student’s degree due to scheduling conflicts and looming dread. These courses can be intimidating because they force students to explore outside their…
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Think twice about taking a gap year during the COVID-19 pandemic
July 24, 2020By: Nathan Tok, Peak Associate I am going to just straight up say it at the start: unless you have a well-thought-out, rock-solid plan, it is probably not a good idea to take a gap year from school just because of…
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Are you SFU-ready? 3: Habits to prepare you for your next semester at university
July 27, 2018By: Victoria Lopatka, Peak Associate Nervous for your first term at SFU? Trying to pick up new habits for a different kind of school year? Not to worry: here’s a listicle. 1) Know what type of learner you are…
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Are you SFU-ready? Version 1: Busting myths and spreading facts
July 9, 2018Myths busted by: Jennifer Low Facts provided by: Victoria Lopatka As you stand at the bus loop, glancing up at Simon Fraser University and trembling before the foreboding concrete maze that awaits you, your mind is plagued by the many…
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Dear SFU students, you’re gonna be okay
June 12, 2018By: Grace Rose, Peak Associate When I started university back in 2013, attending class outside of my living room after being homeschooled for 10 years was a little daunting. Yet I learned a lot from my 4.5 years here at…
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Feelin’ feline: life advice from a cat
July 27, 2015[caption id="attachment_85081" align="alignright" width="200"] Ciabatta Lebowski, Furred Guru[/caption] Have your own life dilemmas or crises you need consoling on? Send them our way at [email protected] I’ve been with my current partner for almost two years now, but I’m at a…
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Ask Professor Peak
February 16, 2015Are you an SFU student or faculty member who needs some relationship, student, or SFU related advice? In 150 words or less, send your issues anonymously by visiting the-peak.ca/professorpeak. Your entry could be published in our next issue, along with…
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You should probably be doing stuff
January 26, 2015“Life is what you make of it,” said some philosopher or other advice columnist at some point in all likelihood. They’re probably right, I guess. You should make the most out of life and get out and do stuff, like…
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