Dear future, stress-free self, You’ve come so far in your undergrad journey. Just take a minute to reflect on the past two years you’ve had at U of T and I hope you realize that you truly are a superstar.…
Navigating the Final Stretch of the Academic Year
I have been counting down the weeks of this semester since the first day of school! Back in January, when I was putting my calendar together, I thought to myself “wow, this is going to be a brutally long 14…
3 Things the Pandemic has Taught Me as a Student
As the pandemic rides on, I thought it’s important for me to reflect on the changes I’ve had to make with my life as a student. With the first full year of online learning and limited social interaction, I’ve had…
Free Stuff and Discounts You Should Know About!
When I came into U of T, I had no idea about the discounts and privileges that came with a TCard! I thought it would be a great idea to create a short list of the helpful resources available to…
Bad Grade – So What’s Next?!
I’ve had my fair share of disappointing grades throughout my two years at U of T. Sometimes, life doesn’t go the way I want it to go – I may have gone through a real busy week, or I just…
Attending a Time Management Bootcamp by Academic Success
Time Management is a skill that is really important to learn as a University Student. I am always looking for new ways to manage my time better and increase my productivity so I decided to attend Academic Success’ Time Management…
What I’ve Learned From Job Hunting
Among the many assignments, group projects and midterms, I’ve also had to navigate job hunting over the past two months. After talking to a few upper years and with my peers, I discovered that December to March are the most…
What It’s Like Attending a Virtual Study Hub
One thing that I was a bit concerned about with school being online is getting distracted, unmotivated and lonely. During pre-covid times, spending time at the library with other students around me studying and being productive motivated me to get…
Getting Creative With My Free Time
As a student who does not have a lot of free time, I came to the realization that how I spend my free time is really important to create the work-life balance that I need. In the past, my breaks…
Day in the Life of an Engineering Student at U of T
6:00 am I love to start my days early! I think early morning starts are absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The first thing I do when I get out of bed is take a shower and complete my skincare routine. Showering…