} July 9, 2026
Dear Birdie #7: Roommates, relatives, and resolutions
In the excitement of the first month of school, I agreed to be housemates with a group of people once we leave res in second year. However, as the semester has gone by, I’ve realized that I don’t get along with one of the girls I’d agreed to be roommates with. Can I...Dear Birdie #4
Sick family, selfish friends, and sorry financials Dear Birdie: My grandmother’s health is getting pretty bad, but I’m not even in the same province, and I haven’t seen her since August. We used to be really close when I was younger, and I miss talking to her since...Dear Birdie: Coping with pals, programs, and pathogens
Dear Birdie: My best friend and I used to hang out all the time in high school, but now that we’re in different programs at UVic, she’s been spending a lot of time with her friends from class who aren’t the nicest people and who don’t seem to like me at all. How can I...






