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Jul 31, 20238 min read

From Liabilities to Lessons: A Backstory On Making the Most Out of Our Experiences

Everyone has a story and personal journey unique to their own experiences. After looking back on my own, I recognize how much I’ve...

Jun 29, 20233 min read

From Secrets to Solidarity: Embracing Queerness

As a child, I was a tomboy. I have an older brother, and my mom often recycled his clothes for me, which I had no problem with. I liked...

Oct 6, 20223 min read

Tackling your First Midterms

There is no doubt that your first set of University exams is daunting. Unfortunately, the past few years of switching between virtual and...

Aug 25, 20224 min read

5 Ways to Show Up As Your Best Self This School Year

Over my past three years at Queen’s, from in-person to virtual school, I’ve learned a lot about what does and doesn’t help when it comes...

Sep 28, 20215 min read

My #SpreadYourAwesome Story

By: Claire Bouvier Does anyone ask you “what’s your plan after school?” and you think to yourself - “errrr...I have no idea...” You are...

Mar 18, 20216 min read

Leadership Lessons I've Learned From Entrepreneurship

By: Jessica Takimoto I was honoured when the QWIL team asked if I would contribute an article to the WILpower blog. Not so long ago, it...

Nov 3, 20204 min read

The Imposter Syndrome and How It Disproportionately Affects the Oppressed

It’s 2020 and most post secondary programs and job industries are more diverse than ever. Women and people of colour are successfully...

Oct 13, 20182 min read

Q.WIL Delegate Tips

As conference season at Queen’s is in full swing and the Q.WIL 2018 application deadline is approaching, we thought we would share our...