We all catch ourselves complaining about bills. Rent transfers, credit cards, interest payment IOUs—sometimes the list is endless. I often think of how I could buy a house in Saskatchewan for a fraction of what I’d pay here. Of course, in a moment of poignant irony, that thought usually comes knocking during moments of reflection brought on by the swell and break of ocean at Dallas Road or Willows Beach.
If that seems like a small reason for a big pile of crushing debt, it is. But take a look at the forest-fire map throughout the province right now. There’s a small pocket that isn’t riddled with blue, orange, and red dots—each once signalling a bush fire—and much of that small pocket is Vancouver Island. And in winter, the streets here aren’t laden with snow and ice for six months; I feel like it’s one of the best places to live in the world and, especially as a student, that’s a valuable reminder for me. Yes, the days of living in Victoria and being able to work all summer to pay tuition and have some money left over are gone, but the natural beauty of where we live remains.
Every Camosun student is at the college because they want to make a better future for themselves. Especially with the year we’ve had, it can be hard to remember that the future will be better, that we are moving forward and upwards, even if there are daily dips and weekly dives. As a student, the personal year-to-date trajectory can always be better, because each assignment brings us closer to that piece of paper, that world experience that we all fight for every day.
If you want some experience, you don’t need to look further than Nexus if you’re a Camosun student. When you volunteer for us, we’ll show you what do do every step of the way, whether it’s with writing, photography, or off-campus paper distribution.
This fall will be an extra exciting time to be on campus and to be a member of a student journalism team. Part of the heart of campus life is student media. You could write about arts shows starting up again or take on a main news story holding the powers that be accountable; you could pen an opinion piece about the astronomically high cost of living in this city, or you could write a CD review about your favourite band’s new album. No matter what you want to do, we’ve got you covered.
Five years ago, when I took the plunge into the Nexus newsroom, I couldn’t have possibly asked for more. I couldn’t possibly have known the amazing impact it would have. It looks outstanding on a CV, it formed my real-world professional experience and worldview, and it showed me that I had a job to do that was important to society.
Now, it’s your turn to step up and experience all that for yourself. Email editor@nexusnewspaper.com today to get started.