How I Found Balance After Burnout | Student Life in Canada

From Philosophy to Business: Charlie’s Story of Struggles, Study Hacks, and Finding Community in BC 📚💡🍁

What’s it really like balancing studies, housing stress, and student life across two cities in British Columbia? In this episode of the CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast, we meet Charlie — an UVic grad in Philosophy and Computer Science, now studying Business at BCIT — who shares how he overcame academic burnout, housing challenges, and found his rhythm as a student in both Vancouver and Victoria.

From study hacks to housing survival tips, clubs, networking, and life lessons — Charlie’s story offers a raw, relatable look at the real ups and downs of student life in Canada.

🎓 Business at BCIT – Why he went back to school after earning a Philosophy degree at UVic

🏠 Surviving Housing Struggles – Dorm lotteries, Craigslist roommates, and student housing tips

🧠 Study Smarter – Why leaving your bedroom can save your GPA

🤝 Building Real Connections – Clubs, co-op experience, becoming a class representative

🌍 Student Life in BC – Juggling school, social life, and growing through challenges

If you’re figuring out life as a student in both Vancouver and Victoria — this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive.

🎧 Real stories, real student life, and honest lessons — tune in now.

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