Simran Randhawa
10 things I never knew about Canada as an international student
July 4, 2019By: Simran Randhawa, Peak Associate 1. Canadians are actually really polite I never knew that Canadians are actually as nice as their stereotypes make them out to be. People apologize and say “thank you” like their life depends on it. Being in Canada has had me successfully saying thanks while exiting a SkyTrain; it seems to become a habitual reactionary response after a while. 2. Education is harder than some people might think I’m from India, and the common misconception is that the education system in Canada is comparatively easier. To some extent, that might be true. But that…
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Financial incentives and mandatory reporting of vaccinations are the strongest ways to prevent another measles outbreak
March 17, 2019Written by: Simran Randhawa, Peak Associate Measles is a highly infectious, contagious disease, spread by the measles virus. The symptoms tend to resemble that of a flu, but it can be quite dangerous to children if they haven't been immunized.…
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What grinds our gears: People who smoke while walking on campus
November 29, 2018Written by: Simran Randhawa, SFU Student Most places have designated “smoke rooms” in order to reduce second-hand smoking, and all around SFU, there are specific written instructions not to smoke near grates or around people. Despite these, some people who…
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Join the Club: SFU Bhangra Club
November 11, 2018By: Simran Randhawa Canada is known for being a land of immigrants, and along with that comes multiculturalism and diversity. As clearly as anywhere else in this country, we see this at SFU. SFU Bhangra is one club that helps…
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Long story short: Cutting my hair set me free
November 10, 2018By: Simran Randhawa We live in a society which puts extra pressure on women to look and act a certain way. I come from India, a society where there’s a little more tradition behind the societal pressure and where the…
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Here’s the lowdown on a lesser-known sexual orientation: asexuality
July 4, 2018Written by: Simran Randhawa Sex usually is directly associated with romance and intimate relationships, but what if you love someone and you still don't feel sexual attraction towards them? Experiencing this without understanding it can often lead a person to…
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What’d I Miss?: The Kinder Morgan Pipeline
June 28, 2018By: Simran Randhawa and Gabrielle McLaren 1951 On December 13, after three days of deliberation, the Board of Transportation Commissioners approved the application for a pipeline to be built, connecting Burnaby to Edmonton. It was established because of the discovery…
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