I had stumbled upon this opportunity to go treetop trekking by accident. I intended to register for a series of tennis lessons, but saw there was a section on the athletics and recreation site reserved for climbing and other outdoor…
🥄 How I Plan My Lunches on Campus 🥙
It can be daunting to plan out every day—especially with the risk inherent in using public transit as a commuter student. I used to think to myself—what use is there in planning out every ten minute block of my day,…
My Experience Visiting the UTSU Student Commons 📚
I was on my way to the Kensington Market on Monday, when I spotted a balloon arch framing the entrance of the new Student Commons. This space has been hotly anticipated, and my friends and I gushed over our excitement…
Visiting the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery on Campus 🎨
I stumbled upon the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery in my first year. I was leaving a the Hart House Art Committee meeting when I noticed a small gaggle of people filtering out a pair of glass doors in the Hart House. We…
My Experience as a Centre for the Study of Global Japan Student Affiliate 🎌
I learned about the opportunity of becoming a Centre for the Study of Global Japan Student Affiliate via stumbling across the 'people' page on their website. On it, I saw familiar faces—a conference attendee I had spoke with, or someone…
My Experience Going to the Libraries On Campus 📖
I am writing now what I wish I had known one week ago. I was antsy with anticipation to pick up my library books at St. Michaels College's Kelly Library. But I also wanted to make the most of my…
Reflecting on Coming Back to Campus 🌟
After a year and a half of schooling from home, the news of returning to campus came to me as a relief. Yet it wasn't until I set foot on campus did I realize all that I had forgotten. I…
📑 University Edition: Back-to-School Supply Gathering 🎒
Back-to-school shopping used to be an annual cause of celebration for me. My mother and I visited the mall every Saturday anyway, but the prospect of going back to school gave me a license to hoard highlighters and notebooks. Though…
🚆 My Experience As a Commuter Student (Plus Tips)! 🚏
As a full-time commuter student living in Scarborough, getting to campus can sometimes feel like a chore. On cold weather days, there are transit delays and interruptions to consider. On warmer days, the chance of sitting on a bus or…
⏰ How I Manage My Time Between Studying and a Work Study ✍️
For new students, or those unfamiliar with what a work study is, it offers University of Toronto students jobs whereby they can get involved with affairs relating to the university. There are over 3500 students who are employed through this…