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Author: Desirée

I’m going to tell you a secret

Posted on: April 4, 2012 Last updated on: April 4, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 3
I carry some secrets with me, I mean, I think its only human to have things you wish to only share with your inner self, or those closest to you. But what I want to tell you is something that…
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The Anatomy of the Essay Process

Posted on: March 28, 2012 Last updated on: March 28, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 4
After how many years of being here, if I don’t know at least something about writing an essay, then there must be something wrong. But luckily, I do, so listen up everyone, whether you are a non-humanities student who detests…
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So I got a TTC Ticket

Posted on: March 25, 2012 Last updated on: March 25, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 8
Astounded and flustered, emotional and confused, last Friday I was given my first ever ticket, which was from the TTC. I just can’t believe it.  I share this with you so you can avoid the same experience. Probably the most…
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Messy March

Posted on: March 14, 2012 Last updated on: March 14, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 2
Put down that book, television remote, lap top, phone etc. What do you see? What you are probably looking at, especially if you are at home, is a messy mess. It’s no surprise that during the most stressful time of…
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From Student to Working Student

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Last updated on: March 7, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 2
Last week I started my first full-time job, ever. Yes, I am part of that student population that works (more than a part-time job) and studies, studies and works, and who no longer gets to sleep in on a Wednesday…
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Navigating the Career Abyss: Extern Job Shadowing, Part 2

Posted on: February 29, 2012 Last updated on: February 29, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 0
If you recall, I signed up for the Career Centre Extern Job Shadowing Program, and this past Reading Week, I’m happy to say, I completed it. I experienced a variety of emotions before, during and after the externship, and in…
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I Got Commuter Problems

Posted on: February 15, 2012 Last updated on: February 15, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 2
So I was planning to start this post off with some cool Haiku about my commuting problems, or even a short poem, but nothing, nothing, will communicate how I truly feel about subwaying it, in all its delaying/security/emergency/track level issues,…
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Exhale the Bad and Learn to Deal: Mindfulness Health Workshop

Posted on: February 8, 2012 Last updated on: February 8, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 0
Ok. Inhale. Exhale. And inhale again, wait, now exhale. Phew! Do you ever feel like you can’t breathe because you have so much to do, and you don’t know how to just deal (metaphorically speaking)? SBA is hosting a Mindfulness…
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Is Bigger Always Better?

Posted on: February 1, 2012 Last updated on: February 1, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 0
Is bigger really better? Well, a bigger piece of cake is better than a tiny slice, and a larger paycheck is better (sometimes way better) than a skimpy one. But, is a bigger class superior to those smaller? No. In…
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Snack Attack

Posted on: January 25, 2012 Last updated on: January 25, 2012 Written by: Desirée Comments: 2
It’s 7:30 pm. Your stomach is growling. You already ate dinner, but of course, while studying, your appetite spikes up again and you are craving something sweet or salty. You want something quick, easy and tasty, and most importantly cheap,…
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