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Category: accessibility

Lessons from 2020-2021 (feat. Break Ideas!)

Posted on: April 13, 2021 Last updated on: April 13, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 0
As I reflect on this past academic year and my time blogging for Life @ U of T on behalf of Accessibility Services, I am really appreciative for the blog as a safe space for me to journal, grow, and…
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A Low-key Approach to Journaling and Creative Writing

Posted on: March 30, 2021 Last updated on: March 30, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 1
Journaling has been a really productive and creative way for me to process my emotions. It can be intimidating but once I started trying it casually, I found it really helpful to declutter my brain and lighten my mental load.…
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Tips and Events for the pre-finals stretch w/ Peer Facilitators

Posted on: March 16, 2021 Last updated on: March 29, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 0
Hi there! Accessibility Services has so many resources to explore, so I (virtually) sat down with three of our current Peer Facilitators to talk about the peer programs they offer and helpful tips they have for students! What I learned…
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Feeling Swamped with School? Here’s How I Try to Set Goals for Myself!

Posted on: March 1, 2021 Last updated on: March 2, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 0
Around this time of the semester, schoolwork piles up and the other parts of my life seem to be pushed to the side. The way school becomes so prioritized to the point that, during these busy times, the only time…
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8 Low-Effort Break Ideas for the Final Stretch of the Semester!

Posted on: December 8, 2020 Last updated on: March 29, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 2
Hi all! As the semester is wrapping up, I wanted to share some break ideas during this final exam grind AND for the upcoming winter break! This has been a challenging semester and a challenging year. I hope you are…
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Equity at the University of Toronto

Posted on: December 3, 2020 Last updated on: December 2, 2020 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
This week, I filled out the U of T Student Equity Census survey. This survey, which I accessed through my Acorn account, was sent out to understand the demographics of U of T’s student population. I think this is a…
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How I Stay Connected to U of T Campus Events (at home)

Posted on: November 24, 2020 Last updated on: March 29, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 0
Hope you are doing well and keeping warm! I feel like at this point in the semester, life has been focused solely on school. So, I wanted to bring to light how to find workshops and events that can bring…
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Student Mental Health: Beyond Pills and Doctors

Posted on: November 11, 2020 Last updated on: November 11, 2020 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
The content depicted in this post is only one experience of a student, mental health is unique to each person. *Content Warning: Discussion of suicide and depression In light of recent events at the University of Toronto, I would like…
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How I Plan Reading Week (plus some mental break ideas)

Posted on: November 10, 2020 Last updated on: March 29, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 0
Happy Reading Week everyone! Now that the well-anticipated break is finally here, I’m trying my best to plan how my week will go. If you’re like me, you’re struggling to find the balance of taking actual breaks while also catching…
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How I Create Boundaries Between Studying and Breaks!

Posted on: October 27, 2020 Last updated on: March 29, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 0
With online schooling, studying and social time has just become a constant blur. Just yesterday I was studying for my midterm and was constantly distracted by the quicksand of texts and social media. What may be most difficult about effectively…
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