Category Archives: Experiences

By Ariyana M.
As women of colour we share similar experiences and my mother’s wisdom has helped me become the person I am today. She has shown me through example, how to be a strong, smart and fearless woman, and I am so grateful to have her not only as my mother but also as my role model. 

Written by: Sylvia Kathirkamanathan As a woman of colour, I continue to learn more about myself and grow every single day. That being said, I would like to say that my experiences have opened my eyes to things I wish I was told or learned when I was younger, so here are some things I wishContinue reading “Dear Younger Me, It All Gets Better”

Written by: Yiyi He Rita Wong is an Associate Professor in Critical and Cultural Studies at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She investigates the relationships between contemporary poetics, water justice, ecology, and decolonization. https://www.connect.ecuad.ca/people/profile/14259 Rita Wong: RW    Yiyi He: YH YH: 1. In undercurrent, there are many allusions to Taoism, which I think have not been paid enough attentionContinue reading “A Conversation With Rita Wong”

Written by: Dalyah Schiarizza Navigating dating and romantic relationships has not been easy for me growing up. Throughout middle school and high school, I didn’t have many boyfriends or talking stages, so this is not my area of sheer expertise. I often thought that the boys in my grade never liked me because I wasContinue reading “Red Flags & Green Lights”

Written by: Anonymous The 2021 fall semester was my very first experience at university. As a first year student, the new university environment was an overwhelming but enjoyable experience. Throughout the semester, there were most definitely fluctuations with my mental health, and understanding these fluctuations early in the semester allowed me to adjust and developContinue reading “The Factors Impacting My Mental Health Last Semester”

Written by: Shayla Joshi Love.  I believe love is the greatest thing we have. It knows no boundaries, no barriers, no rules. Love is what holds us all together.  I think there’s a misconception that love is just romantic. The idea that love is something exclusive alluding to only a figment of “the one” isContinue reading “Love”

Written by: Mehak Narula Being a woman of colour already has many challenges, and mental health is one of them. Coming from an Indian immigrant household, mental health is something that isn’t talked about at all. The suppression of this conversation made me feel very confused with how to tackle my mental health, to theContinue reading “A Double-Edged Sword: My Mental Health”

Written by: Dalyah Schiarizza So sassy, Sapphire. Quick-witted tongue. Sharp mind. Bold with an attitude. So sassy, Sapphire. When I was told about the prompt for this month, I was immediately reminded of this common stereotype for Black women that has snuck its way into the media. I also greatly suspect it won’t be leavingContinue reading “Sapphire”

Interviews Conducted by: Sydney Ko, Shayla Joshi, and Niroshini Mather Meet LMF’s Leaders Sonya Barlow Sonya is the founder of LMF Network, and is also a TEDxSpeaker, Podcast Host, Independent Diversity Consultant and soon-to-be published author. In 2020, she was named the winner of the Most Influential Women in Tech UK.  Beenish Saeed Beenish isContinue reading “QWOCC x LMF Queen’s: Introduction to Like Minded Females”

Written by: Sydney Ko In an ideal world, people can be with whoever they want. In an ideal world, we could stare at each other lovingly, sipping on our coffee while gazing into each other’s eyes; because you’re admiring everything that I portray, and I’m deeply fascinated with all things you have to say. ButContinue reading “Let’s Start Dating With More Empathy “