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Author: jessica

Houses with the CN tower in the background

Housing Tips 101

Posted on: March 26, 2025 Last updated on: March 26, 2025 Written by: jessica
Last week was Housing Resource Week at U of T, but Housing Services have resources that are available year-round! In this video series, the Housing Peers Advisors share some general tips on inspecting a rental unit, as well as specific…
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Jessica holding her degree in a black gown

My U of T Bucket List

Posted on: March 13, 2025 Last updated on: March 11, 2025 Written by: jessica
As a graduating student, here is my personal list of things I want to complete before the end of April. 1. Visit all 40 libraries at U of T Over my six years of being a student, I have visited…
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OISE building

In My Grad School Era: My First Year at OISE

Posted on: June 24, 2024 Last updated on: June 21, 2024 Written by: jessica
What’s it like being a graduate student? Three words to describe it would be: Challenging, fulfilling, and fun!
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Why You Should Join an Intramural Sport

Posted on: September 19, 2023 Last updated on: September 18, 2023 Written by: jessica Comments: 0
If there’s one activity I would recommend joining during university, I would 100% recommend playing intramural sports. I’ve been involved with U of T Intramurals every semester (when it was running) since 2019, and I can say it has been…
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chocolate chip cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Posted on: August 4, 2023 Last updated on: August 2, 2023 Written by: jessica Comments: 0
Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! In the spirit of the day, elevate your chocolate chip cookie game with this simple and delicious recipe. A chewy cookie — perfect for parties or indulging at home.
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Collage of a Candlelight Concert, Jess walking down a set of outdoor stairs, Cafe 23, and CNE at night. TEXT: Toronto Summer Bucket List

6 Free/Cheap Things to Do in Toronto

Posted on: June 21, 2023 Last updated on: June 20, 2023 Written by: jessica Comments: 0
Summer in Toronto would have to be my favourite time of the year. Here are six affordable things to add to your summer bucket list.
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Jess and Sammi’s First Wen-Do Class Experience

Posted on: June 20, 2023 Last updated on: June 26, 2023 Written by: jessica Comments: 0
Wen Do is a Canadian self-defence program designed for women, for women. Throughout the year, the Community Safety Office hosts free self-defence classes for U of T students, staff, and faculty.  On May 31st, Jess and Sammi went to their…
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Vietnamese spring rolls with a side of peanut sauce

Summer Roll (Vietnamese Spring Roll) Recipe

Posted on: May 25, 2023 Last updated on: May 26, 2023 Written by: jessica Comments: 0
I love ordering fresh spring rolls at Vietnamese restaurants. Here’s how to make summer rolls at home, just in time for summer!
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Five Self-Care Activities, collage of walk, book, painting, cookies, and meditating

I tried a Self-Care Activity a Day for Five Days

Posted on: May 24, 2023 Last updated on: May 23, 2023 Written by: jessica Comments: 0
Typically, my summers contain juggling summer school and work, with little time to focus on myself. After feeling a sense of burnout from being in school for four years straight, I made it a goal this summer to actually take…
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TEXT: A letter to my first-year self, 1) photo of Jessica in front of Kings College circle, 2) photo of Jessica with her friends in front of Robarts

Five Lessons for My First-Year Self

Posted on: May 8, 2023 Last updated on: May 10, 2023 Written by: jessica Comments: 0
As a soon-to-be U of T graduate in June, here are five pieces of advice for my first-year self.
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