Vacation

one person taking photo, the other person doing a bunch of silly poses
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What Grinds Our Gears: Vacation photography

Dani Santos March 10, 2025

There’s nothing my sister hates more than taking my Instagram photos on vacation. The poor girl has no choice but to follow me around like paparazzi, but I’ll tell you what: I hate it too. Finding an appealing background, selecting the best pose, and trying to make the right face is an experience more frustrating than any.  What’s supposed to be a quick and simple task ends up causing plenty of arguments, and I’m sure other perfectionists who notice every little detail can relate, too. Instead of looking forward to a getaway, even the mere anticipation of having to take…

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Think twice about taking a gap year during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nathan Tok July 24, 2020

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 remote learning. What does…

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SFU Student’s Staycation Guide

Jennifer Low May 17, 2019

Bummed that classes, work, and other things have kept you in town this summer? To combat the sadness of seeing your friends’ beautiful Hawaii photos plastered all over Instagram, consider a Staycation in Vancouver. According to an online dictionary, a…

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