The crash of diet culture Over the summer, a storm brewed on social media criticizing and calling out various diets as problematic and restrictive. Both the F-Factor and All in programs have faced major backlash and complaints on social media. At the center of complaints, lifestyle and fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande’s Instagram account has become a […]
Three simple tips for a safe back to school for your kid When the COVID-19 pandemic started, children had to do online school to complete their school year, but now that Quebec flattened its COVID-19 curve, and that children statistically transmit the virus less than adults, the government has opted for an in-person back-to-school. Here […]
Easy sustainable practices that are easy to include in your lifestyle For many millennials, sustainability has become a major issue that drives consumption and life decisions. Many of us want to do our part, but don’t know where to start and might feel intimidated by big waste-free or sustainability movements. The sustainability movement is based […]
How do Millennials experience pay gap? Millennial women were raised in a society with the illusion of equality. From being told that we could be whatever we wanted to this illusion being solidified by our education system, it took many of us entering the working world to realize that women and men are still not […]
4 things you need to know about the Tik Tok ban Earlier this week, United States President Donald Trump announced that he wanted to “ban” the popular social media app “Tik Tok” based on personal data privacy issues. We break down this potential ban to understand it better. 1. There is doubt regarding Donald J. […]
Is sustainable fashion really better? The past couple of years has seen the rise of many ethical dilemmas, forcing our society to rethink norms and beliefs. One of these norms relates to the consumption of fashion. Many have raised questions regarding the responsibility of both brands and consumers when it comes to ethical, environmental and […]
Will COVID-19 have long term effects on how we work? According to a recent study by the Angus Reid Institute, more than two-thirds of Canadians expect to continue working from home once this pandemic is over and only one out of three Canadians currently working remotely expect to go back to pre-COVID office hours. Will […]
Top three tips to make a good impression on a video job interview It’s safe to say that the 2020 graduates will always remember the end of their studies. Not only have they been robbed from graduating events, they now face the challenge of finding their first post-graduation job. But this search and first employment […]
Three ways Covid-19 could impact post-secondary students The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, including students. Indeed, post-secondary Canadian students had to complete the winter semester online and graduates were robbed of their final semester, graduation ceremonies and many more celebrations. However, with this situation still ongoing, universities and CEGEPS announced that most of the fall […]
How social distancing robbed students from their milestones In Quebec, high schools, colleges and universities will not reopen until September. With most university semester coming to an end, and most post-secondary programs soon to follow, many students have seen their graduation and end of studies festivities cancelled or postponed. Many students have showed their understandable […]