Nathalie's Published Articles 

I am pleased to have compiled the following list of published articles, along with the publisher, date of publication and if possible a link to the article itself.

WCRI's Toadlane

Do you want better grades, a romantic relationship or greater wealth?

Excerpt: As students we are all always reaching to improve ourselves, to reach our goals and to make a difference in the world. Right? But what if there was an easier way to work with the Universe to get the things you want in life. This is exactly what the book "The Secret" is promising. This book is also available in audiobook and for those movie geeks like me, in a DVD format as well. In february this controversial movie was featured on the Oprah show and since then the ideas from the book and movie have gathered momentum.

Published June 2007.

Run for it!

Excerpt: It's summer time and if your apartment faces West like mine does, then you know it's getting hot! When most people think of working out in the summer, they imagine themselves in a nice air conditioned gym. But there are benefits to getting outside to exercise and really filling your lungs with some nice fresh oxygen! Although it's hot during the afternoon, you can easily find time where you can exercise without passing out from the heat. This is where running in the morning or the evening comes in. You may not be convinced that running is the right form of exercise for you, so let us explore some of the questions that you may have about running.

Published July 2007.

So you want to travel all over the world?

Excerpt: The end of the term is fast approaching and you might be thinking of planning a trip to a far flung destination with your best buddies. Or maybe you just want to visit one of those famous United States cities that every one raves about all the time: New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas? Or maybe you want to see Venice, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney, London, Cancun, Singapore, Madrid and all of the above? Well whether you've been planning your trip for a long time, or whether you've just always had the urge to travel but never put it down on paper, this article is going to help you put your intentions out into the world and make them happen!

Published August 2007.

Moving in to WCRI

Excerpt: First of all, welcome to WCRI. With many of you moving into the WCRI community, you might have experienced a few set backs or frustrations often associated with moving. Of course now that you are a part of the community, you get to laugh at the experiences of others who must move often. As a co-op student I know the benefits and drawbacks of the 4 month move boogie, and I thought it would be entertaining to share some of the moving in and moving out stories that I?ve accumulated over the years here at Waterloo. The first story is a bit trashy, but it shouldn?t offend anyone. The second story inspires hope and hopefully will motivate people to explore their deepest depths.

Published September 2007.

University of Waterloo's MathNEWS

When Grannies Use Computers

Excerpt: My grandmother is 76 years old and 5 years ago she decided to take my advice and buy herself a computer. She assured me she could use it, since she had taken typewriting lessons in the past. I giggled and told her that there was a bit more to a computer than typing.

Published Summer 2005. Won best article of the week.

Spring Term - Season of Love

Excerpt: Everywhere you go there are couples holding hands or snuggling. Does that bother you? Do you wish you could be one of those shiny happy people? Well contrary to popular belief, it's not impossible! Sure, half of the term has gone by already, but you still have plenty of time to sweep the girl of your dreams off her feet. [For any girls reading this, I'm just going to warn you that you might have many guys ask you out in the next few weeks.] My assumption is that you're a typical Mathie, which means a geeky male.

Published Summer 2005.