You’re four. Your grandmother asks you what you want to be when you grow up. What a silly question, grandma! Has she not been noticing your doctor’s kit for the last eight months?? Maybe it’s the science-fiction-romance poetry you write…
A note on taking notes
In my first year history class (Statecraft and Strategy, anyone?), I took at least four pages of lectures notes every week. I would sit at the front of the room and transcribe almost every word. And to make matters worse,…
Keep calm and craft on
Hey, U of T, how long has it been since you sat down at a table and played around with markers or crayons or tubes of paint? Or actually attempted one of the many DIY projects you keep adding to…
Avoiding Instant Noodles: Study Session Productivity
Emerging from your three-hour study session, you recall doing only three things: (i) writing your name on top of a blank paper that is currently your essay; (ii) eating; (iii) re-watching season 5 of Game of Thrones while repeating to…
Committing to Wellness
How are you feeling? Well, I hope. My name is Madelin and I have the wonderful role of blogging about my pursuit of wellness this academic year. I’m a second year student, constantly looking to embrace every opportunity for wellbeing…
U of T’s Eric Arthur Gallery: 125th Anniversary Exhibition
As an Arts & Science student, I find myself restricted to the areas on campus reserved for classes and events specific to my faculty. I’ve made it a point to try and branch out by exploring the things other faculties have…
One Blogger, Two Introductions
Hello Internet! My name is Emma and I am a new member of the Community Crew this year, writing for CTSI (Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation). I am going into my fourth year (eek!) double majoring in Ethics, Society,…
Taking a mindful moment
On my way to school on Monday morning, I followed my usual routine. I hopped on the streetcar with my backpack in tow and my mind racing, thinking about an assignment due later in the week, my schedule, my readings…
(Hoping) to have you at “Hello”
Hey friends! My name is Madeline and I’ll be blogging for the Community Crew this school year under the super cool alias of the "Arts & Science Blogger.” I am majoring in Ethics, Society and Law with a double minor…
Libraries at U of T: Gotta catch ’em all
So it’s been a week since classes started. Seven whole days, phew. Everybody stop and pat yourselves on the back, so far so good! For all the first-years out there, you’re probably still navigating your way around campus and slowly…