A Three Part Series from the coordinators at the USC – Part 3
Part 3: Exploring Opportunity in the Role of USC Coordinator
Student Support
Escaping the Mental Health Stigma with USC
A nationwide study of Canadian students utilizing mental health services on campuses reported 95% of students expressed feelings of exhaustion, 83.7% experienced anxiety, 86% indicated feelings of depression, and 81% reported instances of loneliness. In a world where the nuances of mental health are often overlooked, the USC is gearing up to host an event […]
Take a Chance on OWeek: A Welcome from the USC
By Eshpreet Aneja September marks the beginning of new chapters in many students’ lives, and as campus sparks to life with excitement, laughter, and anticipation for the new semester, first-years prepare for OWeek: A week full of fun activities meant to orient students to the Western culture, community, and environment. However, there’s a lot more […]
PrideUSC: an all-year-round occasion
By Eshpreet Aneja Whether it’s going to the annual PrideUSC Pride Ball, advocating for queer-centric issues on campus, or going to your city’s annual Pride parade, Pride is a year-round occasion in the queer community. Pride, in its definition, means ‘to be proud of,’ a name most fitting for Pride: a month dedicated to celebrating […]
What my time at Western taught me about Student Support
I’ve been at Western for a long time. I am currently finishing up my fifth year on this campus. I’ve experienced online, in-person, hybrid classes and if there is only one thing I know, it is that being a student is tough. The student experience is so much more than the classes you attend, or […]
“It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity.”: Lauren Jarman on her quest for menstrual equity on campus
By Anushka Goswami Menstruation: it haunts your dreams and shows up at the worst times possible. Walking around campus, running to class, standing in the Spoke line, or even during your presentation, it’s bound to happen. The feeling of uncertainty and panic starts to set in: do I have a pad? Did I bring my […]
Women in House: My experience
By Jiya Sahni While International Women’s Day has passed, conversations on women’s equality must continue to take place everyday. At the USC, it is evident that women’s empowerment is a priority before, during and after March 8. Women in House is a USC-led program meant to inspire and encourage women to pursue leadership opportunities, get […]
Cost of Living Crisis: Domestic Perspective
By Anushka Goswami Affordable, accessible and student-friendly: three words that do not resonate with an undergraduate student living in London, Ontario. Since recovering from the pandemic, prices across Canada have soared, to the point that many Western students are finding it difficult to purchase groceries, afford transportation, and that’s not even considering the prices of […]
USC Food Support Services: The One-Stop Service for All Your Food and Essential Needs
You might have seen them in the UCC Atrium a couple weeks ago for their Hunger Free October campaign. Or maybe you explored the UCC Lower Level and stumbled upon their food bank. That’s all the work of Food Support Services, a USC program committed to reducing food insecurity and hunger in the Western community […]