In our Creative Corner series: we chatted with the Graphic Design Team and picked their brains about the creative process between the SSU’s new Dimension’s of Wellness characters. Take a look at what they had to say ✨
Read moreEmbracing Differences as a Black Creative: Fifi’s Journey
Feeling left behind or lost? You’re not alone. Fifi’s story is a small look into the internal conflicts she faced as a black woman and international student. From hyper self-awareness to feeling like she found her place, this three year journey shows what can happen when you believe in yourself and work through obstacles!
Read moreFilms We Love: Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with a curated watchlist of films that spotlight legacy, courage, and stories that shape the future. From indie gems to festival favourites, these picks are thought-provoking, unexpected, and perfect for pressing play this month. 🖤
Read moreFinding Yourself Through Art: Q&A with Sofia Salcedo
Meet Sofia! SSU’s Event Team Lead, and VCA student 🎨! In this Q&A, we discuss her favourite rituals, her connection to art and nature, and finding balance between school, work, and life in a new country. Sofia Salcedo’s journey is anything but ordinary ✨
Read moreBuilding a Book-Worthy Life: Q&A with Laura Mora
From winning a national writing contest in her home country to finding her voice through poetry at Sheridan, Laura Mora has always followed her love for storytelling. In this Q&A, Laura opens up about the challenges of studying in a new language and how her work at the SSU helped her discover the power of human connection. 👩🏼🤝👩🏾✨
Read moreFilms We Love: Trans Awareness Week
With Trans Awareness Week here, there’s no better time to expand the stories we make space for. This blog is a celebration of trans-led cinema. Featuring dreamy coming-of-age stories to groundbreaking documentaries, these movies offer tenderness, complexity, humour, and joy. Whether you’re part of the trans community or watching as an ally, consider this your invitation to press play, stay curious, and let these stories move you! 🏳️⚧️
Read moreDay Of The Dead: The Gifts of Remembering
Every November, I build an altar for those who came before me. It’s an act of love, creativity, and healing. This is what the Day of the Dead continues to teach me about memory, family, and the beauty of remembering. ✨
Read moreDress Like You Care: A Guide to a Sustainable Style 🍃
Discover how to build a cool wardrobe that’s budget-friendly and kind to the planet. From identifying your personal style to places to go thrifting in Mississauga, this guide will help you create a closet that works for you and reduces fashion waste. ✨
Read more5 Creative Clubs to Check Out This Fall Term!
Ready for an unforgettable fall term? Give yourself the opportunity to join a creative club! From UX/UI design to sketching, dance, zines, and creative writing, we’re highlighting 5 Sheridan clubs where you can connect, create, and be inspired.✨
Read moreArtist Talks: Parris' Journey Finding Confidence and Trusting the Process
Meet Paris! SSU Junior Designer and Interaction Design student at Sheridan. In this Q&A, she shares her creative journey in interactive design and talks about how learning to trust herself has been just as important as learning the tools. Keep reading and be inspired by her journey!
Read moreFilms We Love: Celebrating Pride Month
Tired of paying Netflix? Mayra, Content Marketing Assistant at the SSU shares her top queer films and documentaries to watch for FREE! From ballroom culture in 80s New York to solidarity movements in rural Wales, these stories will make you cry, laugh and maybe want to fall in love!
Read moreTurning Creativity Into Career: Isie’s Illustration Journey
In our Creative Corner series: Artist Talks, we chatted with Isie Yang, an Illustration student and Junior Designer at the SSU who turned her childhood love for drawing into a bold career path. From navigating self-doubt to collaborating with big magazines, learn about Isie’s journey to bring her creative dreams to life!
Read moreExploring History, Activism and Creative Expression within Zine Making
Curious about what a zine is or looking for a unique way to celebrate your creativity? Dexter, President of the Zine Club, dives into the history, activism, and creative power of zine-making on their blog! Whether you’re an artist or not, discover how zines offer a physical way to express yourself 🖋️✂️🎨
Read moreArtsy Self-Dates: Creative Spots Around the GTA
Full of tips and hidden gems, this blog post is an invitation to feed your creative practices through art, healing, and self-love. Mayra, SSU’s content marketing assistant, shares her favourite ways to spend a self-date in the city, filled with creativity, curiosity, and little moments of magic. Ready to plan your own? Keep Reading! 🎨✨
Read moreFree Play: A Book that Changed My Life While Backpacking
A little blue cabin, an art residency, a backpacking journey without an itinerary, and a book on improvisation. Mayra, a Marketing student at Sheridan College, shares her insight on “Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art” a book that opened her world to one full of creative possibilities while travelling across Argentina.
Read moreFinding Inspiration Through Experimenting with Art
Experiencing a creative block? If you’re an artist looking to spice things up, read this blog by Cally, an Illustration student at Sheridan, who believes that creatives can benefit from experimenting with different creative mediums. Find out what it was like for her to step outside of her creative comfort zone now! ⬇️
Read moreWhy You Should Have Creative Hobbies–Even If You're Not Good At It
Looking to reduce your screen time? Try incorporating a screen-free creative hobby into your daily life! Read this blog to learn more about why having a creative outlet is important for your social and emotional wellness. 🧶
Read moreArtist Talks: Balancing Work and School Life as a Creative
“When I went into this program, I never thought that I would be graduating with a passion for Visual Effects!” Have you ever wondered what it’s like being in the Film and Television program at Sheridan? We sat down with recent Sheridan graduate, Claire, to chat about life in the program, working at the SSU, and her plans for the future.
Read moreArtist Talks: Taking Risks and Making Films in a Supportive Community
“I'd been told before I went to college that film is a competitive field, but at Sheridan I think the true spirit of film is understood; it is a collaboration between creatives…“ We sat down with recent Sheridan graduate, Poppi, to chat about life in the BFTV program, her passion for film, and what she learned about herself along the way.
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