It’s that time of year again! We’re all heading into the winter wind-up, which means plenty of time spent in the library and probably not enough sleep. As daunting as the upcoming exam period might seem, it’s helpful to know…
Staying Healthy while Abroad
Many of the other bloggers have offered strategies for staying physically and mentally healthy while at U of T. School is tough no matter where you are. When life gets busy, sleep, proper nutrition, and exercise tend to be the…
“The Compassionate Educator”
Do professors really care? Last week, I introduced the Teaching and Learning Symposium, which I was lucky enough to attend. And, if it wasn't clear then, I'll make it clear now: that symposium—a collection of faculty, staff, and librarians from…
Late Withdrawals: What, Why, and How?
A late withdrawal is essentially what it sounds like. It allows you to withdraw from a course (AKA: drop it) after the drop deadline has passed, but before the last day of courses. In other words, it is a last…