THE ENTHUSIAST! How To Get Into Writing Professionally in St. John’s
byThere are real, actionable things you can do if you want to be an honest-to-god writer in the city.
The Enthusiast
THE ENTHUSIAST!: Get into Curling This Winter
byAs winter sports go, it’s surprisingly easy to glide on in to full-on curling fandom.
The Enthusiast: Hooking into the Close-knit World of Knitting
by“I’m now my nan. I like knowing the tradition continues on.”
The Enthusiast!: Berry Picking for Beginners
by“Picking fresh berries is a privilege we Newfoundlanders take for granted,” says Todd Boland, horticulturist for the MUN Botanical Garden. “We have so much Crown land we can…
THE ENTHUSIAST!: Getting into Bicycling for Life in St. Jonh’s
byThough St. John’s is known for its brutal hills, nonsense streets, and savage drivers, it’s still a perfectly fine city for a bicycle.
The Enthusiast! Getting into Birdwatching
bySeabirds, rare birds, and birds of prey: we’ve got them. Plus, with 35 million seabirds, we’re the seabird capital of the world, no matter what New Zealand says.
THE ENTHUSIAST! Getting into Running (for Beginners)
byMay is the sweet spot for beginners to start running: the sidewalks have been fully reclaimed from the snowbanks, the weather is mild enough that you don’t really have to worry about heat exhaustion or hypothermia, and you could still reasonably make this your year to run the Tely 10.
The Enthusiast!: Breaking into Province’s Flying Disc Organization
byWhen it comes to breaking into new social circles, it’s hard to find one in the city that’s more welcoming than ultimate. Mile Zero…
THE ENTHUISIAST! Getting into Drag in St. John’s
bySt. John’s has a small but fierce drag community, and as legendary queen (and recent visitor to the city) Kim Chi said in a tweet, “If you can name every single Drag Race queen but can’t name ten local queens in your hometown, you’re a Drag Race fan, not a drag fan.”
The Enthusiast: How to Be a Better Home Cook
byIt being the holiday season, you’re probably going to be spending more time in the kitchen, either cooking, baking, or just taking up space. It’s a good time to familiarize yourself with a potential life-long skill, hobby, and creative pursuit.
THE ENTHUSIAST!: Getting a Grip on Rock Climbing
byWhen it comes to enthusiasm for their hobby, it’s hard to top climbers.
The Enthusiast! Getting into Life on Campus (Even for Non-students)
byIndividuals with questions about clubs and societies can get in touch at studentlife@munsu.ca or 864-7633.