The statistics are shocking. At least they should be.  One woman in 17 will be raped in her lifetime. Forced sexual assaults occur every 17…

Student Storyteller Ambika Raval met with Counsellor Cliff Robinson to discuss how counsellors can promote and assist with personal growth, academic performance and professional development.…

As technology has evolved, so too has the way we navigate romantic relationships. From the development of the first dating website Kiss.com in 1994 to…

Student Storyteller Simran Kaur discusses the challenges and solutions of balancing her wellness practices with her academic responsibilities. I don’t know about anyone else, but…

Setting personal boundaries is often a bittersweet experience. You want to respect your instincts and needs, but you don’t want to hurt feelings. When it…

Faculty of Student Development WorkStudy student Irene Vergeychik had not yet been born when the Montreal Massacre happened on Dec 6, 1989. Until her work…

Student Storyteller Shannon Cooper admits that student life can be a source of anxiety, but with the help of TRU resources and supports, she managed…

TRU is ensuring thousands of students are continuing their university education, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, there have been bumps in the road. But…

When faced with challenging, stressful and uncertain times, accessing mental health supports can help clarify issues, establish a game plan and develop a tool kit…

Dealing with extraordinarily stressful and disruptive circumstances can impact our bodies and brains in any number of ways. Experiencing a crisis can remind us of…

I attended Y-Minds because my experience with stress and anxiety had no end in sight. My inability to enjoy life and handle life’s complications made…

When tragedy strikes or the unthinkable happens, all of life’s responsibilities seem inconsequential. Unfortunately, even though our hearts are broken, the world dares to continue…

On a bright and exceptionally crisp -10C day in January, students gathered around a fire, roasted marshmallows and sipped hot chocolate—all in the name of…

As a Work Study student for the Faculty of Student Development's Communications and Marketing team, Nicole Stanchfield is seeing student life in a whole new light. Currently…

Nearly one year after a smoky summer of evacuations, destroyed landscapes, and emotional trauma, one must wonder - what can we learn from a natural…

On January 31’s Let’s Wear Blue TRU! Let’s demonstrate that it is ok to talk about mental health at TRU - we are open to…

In light of the pervasive opioid crisis causing tragic ripple effects across the province, and with the impact deeply felt on campus and within the…

More than just assignments, exams and career preparedness; university is also a time of personal growth and self-reflection.  “At some point in their educational lifespan,…