A common question posed to graduates or soon-to-be-graduates is “What’s next?” I didn’t know the answer to this question for a long time. Even now, I have only a vague idea. But I hope that my sharing this experience can…
What I Keep In My Pantry 🍽
Do you get stressed over what to cook? Do you ever meander into a supermarket without quite knowing what it is that you'll cook? Me too. I wanted to show you what I keep in my kitchen as a student.…
My Experience Filming, Producing, and Screening Documentaries as a Student 📹
Being a student commands a lot of time and energy. Being a student here at the University of Toronto has given me access to knowledge across fields as diverse from astronomy to sociology, and it has led to connections with…
Thrifty Ways I Get By On a Student Budget
I have not paid for a phone plan in over five years. Even if a phone plan is twenty dollars a month, the little costs do add up (that is 240 bucks a year!) People are generally shocked by this.…
How My First Academic Conference Went
Last week, I traveled to Portland, Oregon, to attend the Western Political Science Association's Annual Meeting. I had signed up for the postering session I participated in two years ago, but that meeting was canceled due to COVID-19. I still…
Preparing For My Academic Conference Abroad ✈️
The prospect of leaving home, for however long a period of time, can be daunting. In this case, I will be leaving for four days to attend a the Western Political Science Association's Annual Meeting. At the site in Portland,…
Going on the Skule Ski Trip This Reading Week 🎿
Although I had written about the pleasures of planning trips a couple of months ago (here, I am referencing this post about how I go about planning my vacations), there is also great comfort in knowing that someone else has…
Saving Money and the Planet On a Student Budget 🌎
Though none of us can save the planet by ourselves, I believe that there is great meaning in just attempting to do our part. Combatting climate change requires a collective effort that consists of action and understanding. I think that…
All The Things That Bring Me Joy 😄
Marie Kondo, the author of the best-selling book 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing' emphasizes the need to do away with items that no longer 'spark joy.' I read this book in my…
Places I Enjoy Taking Virtual Classes From 💻
Given the portability of my laptop, it feels like the possibilities (for where to take online classes) are endless! I have done plenty of experimenting in the past two years, and here are a few of my top picks for…