At the beginning of each year, like many others, I like to create a list of things I want to start doing. For 2017, the number one thing on my list is to build healthy habits, for example: reading more…
How I Use my TCard to Save Money
Did you know you can use your TCard as a debit card for your purchases at different vendors on campus? Personally, I use mine to monitor my spending habits and also as a convenient way to buy food, snacks, my…
Small Changes, Big Results
Over the past few years I have been formulating this image of the person I want to become, specifically academically. That's why it was a surprise to not only my parents but anyone who knows me personally that I chose…
You’re Telling Me I Have To Study Over Break !?
This is my first year at U of T, and when I found out there was such a thing as January exams (not just at U of T but in Universities in general) I am not gonna lie my heart…
A Self Reflection
Today officially marks my last day of class for this semester. Time really does fly, I remember the day my dad suggested I apply to U of T: I was studying IB Biology outside when he came and sat next…
“Winter is Coming”
As someone with a completely opposite experience in weather than the one we find in Canada (I have lived most of my life in the Caribean) I am a firm believer that in both cases (either extreme cold or heat), "there is no such thing as bad weather - only inadequate clothing." This is why I think that preparation is key to the new experience Canada will give me this year... freezing temperatures and excessive amounts of snow.
Yoga Newbie
I started doing yoga about two years ago, mostly after exercising, I would do 20min-30min at least three times a week. Once I moved to Toronto and University started I kinda forgot about this activity. Recently, I learned about drop-in…
My Grocery Shopping Tips
Some student's view grocery shopping as a chore, I view it as a fun activity. As a first-year student, I was scared at first of doing all these things for myself for the first time. Before even moving to U…
My First University Exam Experience
In the past few weeks, I've had 4 exams and I thought I would share my experience as a first-year student. Personally, I dread multiple-choice exams. I have probably been dreading multiple-choice exams since my Paper 1's for my IB courses during…
Rise and Shine
I normally not a morning person. One of the reasons I was most excited about starting university was the freedom to choose my own classes. So when I realized that the words "8am class" were going to become a reality I was not very impressed. Really, who wants to get up that early? However, I have had an 8am class every week for the past few months, and have come to realize that there are actually several benefits to having to wake up so early!