The following is the sixth instalment of our second ‘Perspectives’ series. ‘Perspectives’ as a concept was born out of a desire to provide thought-provoking and relatable snapshots into students’ experiences navigating relationships, self-discovery, and other affairs of the heart. Our … Continue reading Perspectives 6: The Impact of the Pandemic on an International Student
Content Warning: Sexual Assault The following is the fourth instalment of our second ‘Perspectives’ series. ‘Perspectives’ as a concept was born out of a desire to provide thought-provoking and relatable snapshots into students’ experiences navigating relationships, self-discovery, and … Continue reading Perspectives 4: This Anniversary On celebrating, mourning, and living the anniversaries of my sexual assault.
The following is the third instalment of our second ‘Perspectives’ series. ‘Perspectives’ as a concept was born out of a desire to provide thought-provoking and relatable snapshots into students’ experiences navigating relationships, self-discovery, and other affairs of the heart. Our … Continue reading Perspectives 3: Dragons, Brookies, and How Lockdown Helped Me Form Inextricable Household Bonds Why moving into a house, rolling some dice, and talking about free will at 1am changed my college experience.
CW: Discussion of disability and related issues. At the start of my six-month quarantine at home, I had a lot of fears about what this time would mean for me, and how it would impact me mentally and physically. … Continue reading Perspectives 10: It’s Not You, It’s Me: Dating While Disabled
If I had to simplify my view on love, relationships and everything in between, then I would say that I’m a hopeless romantic. Yes, you may see me cringe at a couple’s public display of affection, or hesitate over attempting … Continue reading Perspectives 9: My Life Isn’t a Movie
The first time I struggled with my sexuality was when I was sixteen. I was in a relationship at the time, and I remember feeling terrified of telling my boyfriend that I was bisexual. His reaction was non-judgemental and accepting, … Continue reading Perspectives 8: Invalidating My Own Sexuality
Whether we like it or not, most of what we learn about love comes to us through TV shows and movies, where drama is the name of the game. In movies, the love plot is almost always, in some way … Continue reading Perspectives 7: A Healthy, Unhappy Relationship, or, Not Knowing If You Should Break-Up
“People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.’”- H. Jackson Brown Jr Perhaps at the age of 21 I should be worried about the complete non-existence of … Continue reading Perspectives 6: Single and Not Ready to Mingle
Content warning: references to mental health issues A lot of people seem to have a very dismissive attitude towards long-distance relationships. As somebody in one, I’ve gotten questions and comments such as: “How do you deal with it?”, “You have … Continue reading Perspectives 5: From Long Distance to Living Together, and Back Again
Words from our Sex Editor Alice: You are reading the fourth instalment of our ‘Perspectives’ series. Please enjoy the work of another of our extremely talented writers. No, I am not crazy. Well maybe only a little, but after … Continue reading Perspectives 4: Holidaying with my Partner’s Family
Illustration by Ren O’Hare Words from our Sex Editor Alice: You are reading the third instalment of our ‘Perspectives’ series. Please enjoy the work of another of our extremely talented writers. When I arrived home from my first … Continue reading Perspectives 3: Solo Dance
Illustration by Ren O’Hare Words from our Sex Editor Alice: The following is the first installment of our new series called ‘Perspectives.’ The articles in this series will, hopefully, provide thought-provoking, entertaining, and relatable snapshots into students’ experiences navigating … Continue reading Perspectives 1: Falling for the Straight Girl