Being struck with mental health issues was like being hit in the head with a bat. It happened fast. Somehow the bad feelings cemented themselves in my brain, and I did not know what they were much less how to…
Halloween at U of T
Celebrating the small stuff It’s finally October. There’s a chill in the air and a spooky undertone to everything I do. Regular coffee no longer exists – I only have eyes for artificially flavoured pumpkin-themed beverages. I’m considering getting an…
The third week of third year and my impeding existential crisis
Three weeks into third year and I’m already met with confusion. I’ve realized that I’m not one of those students who sets their mind on one goal and drops everything to pursue it. When applying for universities and choosing programs,…
Debunking the stigma surrounding the social sciences
From countless memes and subtle in-person jabs, I think it is obvious that there is a belief that the humanities and social sciences are inferior to S.T.E.M. In my hometown, not entering a degree in Engineering or choosing to become…
My GPA is low!
As much as I would like to live my life without letting past academic mistakes pull me back, my GPA does not allow me to forget. But rather than simmering in what cannot be changed, I figure it’d be helpful…
There’s a failing grade on my transcript and my GPA sucks
The situation Even the smallest failure is catastrophic when you feel like the trajectory of your life depends solely on your actions today. Doing poorly on a quiz, not scoring well on an essay – these relatively insignificant inconveniences began…
My Back to School To-Do List
With a few weeks left until school starts, and the stress beginning to creep back into my life, I decided to tackle my uncertainty with one of the only ways I know how: planning. Below you will find my personal…
Anxiety v. Public Speaking
If there’s ever a time to adapt to discomfort, it would be now, protected by the boundaries of university life. For much of my life, anxiety inhibited me from pursuing opportunities. After a break-through revelation, I came to terms on…
A primer on extracurricular activities – my experience
Movies about university usually feature a party or two. As an incoming first year student, the movies I binge watched to gather information about the next four years of my life did not prepare me for the reality of it.…
My work-study period: Q and A, GPA, experience, and success
This week I took questions about Work Study positions on Instagram. Although they are answered there, this post will go more in depth to address those inquiries. Q: Do you need to have a high GPA? A: Not necessarily. While…