Over the Winter Break, I did a lot of eating. And by a lot, I mean A LOT! At one point, I had eaten 5 dinners over 3 days. My stomach never ceases to amaze me. But eating wasn’t the…
It’s Exam Time, So Take Care of Yourself!
It’s December! And we all know what that means… winter break! Yay! However, there’s just one small thing to do first … Exams. Yes, it makes me cringe every time I think about it. For most of us, exams are…
World AIDS Day 2012: Do Something!
November 26th – December 1st is HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, culminating in World AIDS Day on December 1, 2012. Students from the Faculty of Medicine are inviting all students to come to Kings College Circle this Friday, November 30th at 3pm,…
“Asian Glow” and Other Myths
I was out with a friend the other night having a drink and I got the dreaded “Asian glow.” I can’t help it — no matter how little alcohol I consume, my face turns bright cherry red. My friend noticed…
Our Support Networks
In a time filled with assignments and exams, I can’t help but be thankful for the few moments I can take out of my schedule to meet up with my friends to de-stress. A recent girls’ night out has made…
It’s Movember! So What?
It’s that time of the year again: the month when we suddenly see an exponential skyrocketing of the number of moustaches that suddenly pop up on the street, on campus, at the gym, and everywhere else in between. But what’s…
WINTER IS COMING.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed a marked upping of the number of layers I’m putting on before leaving home. With my winter jacket and UGG boots on, I can’t help but feel… WINTER IS COMING. I don’t know…
Let’s Talk Health… Mental Health.
This week, I decided to check out the $5 lunch and Mental Wellness Fair, hosted by Health and Wellness, at Hart House. It was an eye-opening experience because I had no clue about the sheer amount of resources available on…
All Night Long
As a result of all the midterms and assignments that have been piled on my plate in the last week, I can now say that I have successfully pulled off my first all-nighter of the year. I know I’ve been…
Thanksgiving: Family, Friends, Food, and Fresh Starts
With a whole month of school behind me, and a whole bunch of assignments before me, the Thanksgiving long weekend was a welcome break to an already super busy year. Catching up with family and friends over some really delicious…