I like to compare course selection to buying concert tickets: the number of seats available is scarce, everyone is trying to get the “best” times and dates, and there’s absolutely no time to think. After my experience with course selection…
Note taking: Handwritten vs Typed Notes
There’s nothing I love more than having aesthetic notes… or so I thought. For as long as I have been a student, I’ve always written my notes by hand; this didn’t change when I entered my first year at U…
Staying on “Track” During my Commute
“I love commuting”, said no one ever. As a commuter, I frequently complain about having to spend more than 2 hours travelling to and from campus every day. Being a student, I find that every second of the day matters,…
Things that Helped me in my First Year
Now that I have officially survived my first year, I’ve spent some time reflecting on my overall experience and compiled a list of the top things that helped me out. There’s a lot of readings… don’t fall behind! At first,…