For those of you who may not know, Community Kitchens is a collaborative initiative between the Center for Community Partnerships, Hart House, and the Health & Wellness Centre at UofT. At these events, students help prepare a meal (and eat…
From the Lab to the Hill – U of T Women In House
On the way, we (casually) passed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the hallway…
How To Actually Be Productive At the Library
With midterms and essays piling up, I’ve had two major realizations thus far. 1) Taking 6 half-year courses, while starting a whole new program and working 3 jobs might kill me, but also I can sleep when I’m dead? 2)…
Take a Break
Sometimes, if I focus on one thing for too long, it feels like my brain might melt and lazily drip out from my ears. It isn’t a nice feeling. Chances are you know what I’m talking about (minus the melting…
This Midterm Season, I’m Making Workouts a Priority
Midterm season is upon us, which inevitably brings with it stress, anxiety and way more things to study for than there are hours in the day. During the busier times of the semester, I often find myself slipping into old…
Exhaustion, Mid-term Season, and Getting the Grades
Running around campus, trying to manage 5 classes, clubs, work, and professional development leaves little time for leisure as it is. Throw midterms into the mix, and I’m bound to max out by the end of October. Two years of…
The realities of mental health
Being struck with mental health issues was like being hit in the head with a bat. It happened fast. Somehow the bad feelings cemented themselves in my brain, and I did not know what they were much less how to…
U of T Best Buddies: My experience
Since Mental Illness Awareness week falls in October, and there is an increasing emphasis on mental health, I thought it would be fitting to discuss my involvement with an organization that changed my entire perspective on intellectual and developmental disabilities…
IAR Training and Reflections on Self-Awareness
Back in September, I took the online Identify, Assist, Refer (IAR) mental health training offered by the Health and Wellness Centre. My experience was great for many reasons- it took less than twenty minutes, I got to sit in my…
Aware of self-care
Giving my brain a well-deserved hug with good thoughts and love after all the unnecessary drama I’ve put them through.