Candice Zhang

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4 Tips For Helping Others During Finals Season

2 days ago | hercampus.com | Candice Zhang

We know how busy finals season can get.Â With assignments piling up, tests which are due, and essays to be submitted, scheduling time can feel overwhelming. And sometimes, it can be difficult to sit down and take a break, especially with back-to-back exams. However, a little help goes a long way.
Oh, How I Miss You, Niagara Falls

3 weeks ago | readunwritten.com | Candice Zhang

This is an article using Niagara Falls as a metaphor for friendships. Niagara Falls – you’ve always been my favorite place. You were the place that I would go to during my childhood. I remember going back each year, being more fascinated by you. From the ocean waves to the roaring mists, you were like a magical kingdom to me. You were like Arendelle, and I was like Elsa. I remember standing there, hearing and watching you. And seeing a rainbow appear above you.
Why Niagara Falls Is My Favourite Place

4 weeks ago | hercampus.com | Candice Zhang

Do you have a place where you go often? A place where you feel comforted and almost at home? One that you keep coming back to? I do, and that place for me is Niagara Falls.Â Now that the semester is almost over and the weather is getting warmer, I plan to travel to the Falls again.Â I remember going to Niagara Falls solely for family vacations as a child. We once went to stay at the waterpark and once to explore the waterfall.
The Importance Of Taking A Break During Your Studies

1 month ago | hercampus.com | Candice Zhang

Whatâ€™s your study schedule like when you have midterms? Itâ€™s probably hectic. Some days, I spend up to eight hours studying and reviewing my notes just because I feel the need to keep up with lectures and maintain my GPA.Â When I started my first year at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), I began to grind, reviewing my notes before my lecture and after to memorize what the professor taught.
Why Do We Act Like Other People?

2 months ago | readunwritten.com | Candice Zhang

While I was online the other day, I stumbled upon a quote attributed to Oscar Wilde: I pondered the words and looked. That’s when I realized the group of people around us tends to influence us. Thinking back on my friend groups, both in elementary school and university–I know that was the case for me. My friends would tell me what I have to do, what I should do, or what interests me. “Listen to this music, watch that movie, because you’ll like it,” they told me.
Why It’s Important To Learn To Take Risks

2 months ago | hercampus.com | Candice Zhang

You can probably agree that before entering adulthood we thought life would be linear. We graduate school, get a job, and start making a living. However, as soon as we begin to journey through the difficulties in life, we realize that our initial thoughts couldn’t be further from the truth. Detours happen everywhere and that can be very difficult to acknowledge. By this point in my life, I thought I would have a full-time job. Instead, I’m still in school and waiting to graduate.
The Descartes Quote That Changed the Way I See Life

2 months ago | readunwritten.com | Candice Zhang

One of the most profound revelations I had happened when I tutored a student. She was studying philosophy and asked me a question about the philosopher Descartes. “Our professor told us to write about Descartes,” she said. “But I don’t know what Descartes means by unicorns and inanimate objects not being real.” I chuckled. I’m not familiar with philosophy courses at all. I’ve never taken philosophy at a post-secondary level, so whenever I hear theorists’ names, my head starts to spin.
Why Pursue A Field Based On Passion, Not Prestige

Jan 21, 2025 | hercampus.com | Candice Zhang

Ever since I was a kid, I was always told to obtain the best grades in school. Every day, I would remember going to school feeling pressured, especially on the day of a test. I needed to achieve that A, or that A+, simply because I needed to impress my parents. I never understood why I would always aim high, though.
Purchasing a MacBook for College: Pros and Cons

Jan 8, 2025 | gentwenty.com | Candice Zhang

Apple laptops – I’m sure we have all seen them and maybe you’re considering purchasing a MacBook. I know I have definitely seen them around! It seems that wherever I go, a couple of students would often work on their Apple laptops – or MacBooks. Initially, I was against the idea of buying a MacBook. Just like anybody else, I didn’t want to jump on the bandwagon. And because so many students were purchasing one, I decided that perhaps, a cheaper option would work better for me.
NFCR-Supported Dr. Jain Selected as an Inaugural AAASE Fellow

Jan 7, 2025 | nfcr.org | Candice Zhang

NFCR in the News: Spotlight on Alcohol & Cancer Continues to Increase Research has previously identified seven cancers that individuals who drink alcohol regularly are at increased risk of developing. Those cancers include Oral, Throat, Esophageal, Larynx, Breast, Liver, and Colorectal cancers.