If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how many words is a video worth? I thought to make a vlog about my experience doing a virtual term abroad to give you a better idea of how it's been!…
How Houseplants Transformed the Way I Study and Live at Home
I hadn't grown up with a green thumb, so stocking my home with houseplants was the last imaginable scenario for a very long time. The pandemic had changed many things, among them the way we learn. After seeing the houseplants…
Three Major Differences of Studying at American University (VS the University of Toronto)
Going on a virtual exchange has brought many surprises. This is owing to my not having known very much about what to expect, given the lack of such programs before COVID-19. The uncertainty of what may happen, when paired with…
Reflecting on My Week at #JoyUofT
Though I am undertaking a virtual term abroad, I am proud to call the University of Toronto my home. This is an institution that has supported my academic growth to the degree of turning me toward applying for a Killam…
Five ways I stay Comfortable (and Professional!) During Online Classes
Understanding how to achieve the balance between comfort and professionalism in the age of online school is a topic that is seldom discussed. These unprecedented times have left students scrambling to understand which learn-from-home set up works well for their…
How I Stay Organized Throughout my Virtual Exchange
Although this will be the fourth week of class at the University of Toronto, it is only the third at American University. Today is the last day to add new courses, and I have spent my morning finalizing my academic…
How I Got Ready for a Virtual Term Abroad!
Let me introduce myself: my name is Cheryl, and I am completing my third year of an undergraduate degree in political science and American studies. My interest in American politics, specifically voter behavior, prompted me to apply for a term…