Welcome Back U of T! The turkey has all been eaten, the sidewalks are icy, and the bookstore is busy again. It’s the beginning of a new semester which means it’s a fresh start - a clean slate to leave…
To Credit or Not to Credit?
As I write this post I have officially finished 4 out of my 5 exams! (Promptly after I have submitted it I plan on passing out for a nap and then spending the rest of my day watching Christmas movies)…
Exam Survival Guide!
It’s that time of the year again! Your favourite library starts to get a lot busier, your notice everyone you pass has bags under their eyes, and the line at your favourite coffee shop on campus is suddenly three times…
Studying Near and Far: U of T Exchange Opportunities
One thing that has always been on my bucket list has been to travel across Europe. Practically however, I’ve decided I should get this whole “education thing” done first. So when my friend mentioned that she was applying for an…
Reading, Writing, and Relaxation (They Can Go Together, I Promise)
When brainstorming ideas with the rest of the blog crew this week, we were discussing libraries and using academic resources. I made a joking comment that you could, hypothetically that is, actually get a book out for pleasure reading. The…
UC Does Rocky Horror Picture Show
This past Wednesday I attended the UC Follies Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast presented by the UCLit. Although I’ve seen Rocky Horror Picture Show many-a-times, I’ve never actually been to a live performance or interactive screening of it. I’ve…
U of T Student Deals & Discounts
If there’s one thing I still haven’t mastered in my second year at U of T, it’s the idea of having a “student budget”. I mean hypothetically I know going shoe shopping in Yorkville after class with my grocery money…
My Mental Health Story
It’s been 18 weeks since I wrote my introduction post on this blog. I remember sitting down at my computer to draft it and thinking that I wanted to portray the best image of myself. I wanted to be the epitome of…
Parental Adventures on Campus
I’m one of the many students who’s “lucky” enough to have family that lives close to the city. So around this time every year I start getting messages from my parents asking if they can come and visit. This year…
Getting Artsy: The Hart House Film Board Fall Screening Party
In one of my many writers block moments this summer I was scrolling the #UofT hashtag on twitter in search of some inspiration. Hidden between messages about course selection and Orientation week was a post by Hart House. I was…