Author: Ana
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UCalgary Convocation: What the Day Actually Looks Like
This post will be a mostly practical review and walkthrough of UCalgary’s Spring 2026 convocation ceremony for those who are curious what the day actually looks like (consider this your unofficial guide)!
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Pre-Exam Tacos at Native Tongues Uni District
Even among the most indecisive group of friends, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who would say no to succulent tacos and $5 beers just a 10-minute walk away from the Olympic Oval. Yet, Native Tongues’ great vibes and happy hour deals remain largely untapped by the student population.
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Post-Final Year Updates
The last month has felt like a long series of endings. If you read pre-final year feels, then you’ll know that I went into this year buried in applications, wanting to make the most of things, and hoping to meet some great people before it all wrapped up. Some things went according to plan. I started…
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Trying Beeswax Dry-Aged Lamb at Park by Sidewalk Citizen
It’s not often that someone like Guy Fieri comes to Calgary to sing the praises of our restaurants, and it’s certainly unexpected that one such restaurant would be a spin-off of a bakery. Located in a small building at the corner of Central Memorial Park, Park by Sidewalk Citizen is known for their dry-aging and…
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Boston Food Reviews: Pizza, Seafood, and More
Local cuisine is one of the best things about travelling, and my recent trip to the Boston/Cambridge area was certainly no different, so here were some of the interesting things I had in the even windier city! Pinocchio’s Pizza at Harvard Square Most Canadians associate Boston with Pizza, despite Boston Pizza being totally Canadian, and…
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What I Learned From My High School Software Internships
After finishing my last internship over the summer, I’ve reflected back on how much I’ve grown since my first internships, largely thanks to the great mentorship and trust afforded to me by others. I feel incredibly lucky to have had these experiences (though I did work hard at getting them!) and wanted to share them…
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Rating Each of my Final Year Fall Courses (CS/CPSC @ UCalgary)
The last year of uni is definitely the “oh shit!” time when you look at your academic requirements and realize you need to take five 500-level CPSC courses, three 300+ level options (the only one that fits your schedule is Analysis of Slavic Music), and two of the most grueling courses you’ve ever taken because…
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The Reality of Starting a Club at UCalgary
Do you want to start a club at UCalgary? That’s great! With over 200 clubs already on campus, you’d think it’s a pretty straightforward process. Well, yes and no. The process is theoretically easy and straightforward, but there are a bunch of little things the official guides don’t quite tell you that might trip you up. So,…
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Trying Four Mooncake Flavours🥮
In Chinese culture, the Mid-Autumn festival (falling somewhere in September/October) is a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks, and pray for good fortune and health. Of course, food is of paramount importance to these celebrations – mooncakes especially. They come in many different styles, but they are almost always round to symbolize reunion…
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Are Subway Power Bowls Better Than Footlongs?
Subway has remained a consistently affordable and healthy option for food on (or off) campus. They recently launched “power bowls”, advertised as being an even healthier and protein-packed option compared to their sandwiches. How do they really stack up in comparison? To find out, I tried their two flagship chef-crafted flavours: Piri Piri Chicken ($11)…
