It’s that time of year where it seems as if I am catching up with my classes right before a midterm, while falling behind in others. This constant loop of work can be stressful and draining. Whether you have midterms,…
Category: accessibility
Finding Community on Campus
The U of T St. George campus is huge and there are tens of thousands of students here, which can be very intimidating. If you are someone who wants to find a community to belong to and feel welcomed in,…
My Journey Into Accessibility Services
I’m a blogger for Accessibility Services, except I’m not yet registered with them. Why not? Because I’m still on my journey into getting the services I need, despite being in my third year. In order to register, I need to…
How I Set Myself for Success for the School Year
September seems like it’s just getting started, and yet the academic year has been quickly accelerating. It’s usually at this time of the year, while I struggle to keep up with all my problem sets, homework, and projects, where I…
All Flowers Need to Lose Petals as they Grow: My Journey as a Blogger
Hello everyone! I’m Alyson and I’m going to be your blogger for Accessibility Services for the school year. I’m incredibly excited to share my experiences and tips for anyone who may or not be registered with these services. As a…
Choose U of T – The Student Choice Initiative and why I opted in
It’s once again that time of the year when we all head to Acorn and get ready to pay tuition. However, this year things are slightly different. This year, due to the Student Choice Initiative implemented by the Ford government,…
My Experience with Volunteer Note-taking at U of T
I’ll admit that when I first heard about the volunteer note-taking program, I was kind of hesitant to join. I didn’t know how helpful it would be, and whether or not I felt comfortable sharing my notes with people I…
Navigating Space with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
It’s another way to think about how I navigate the spaces I’m in, while being considerate that there I share this space with others too, and that we’re all navigating this space together.
U of T Gyms: Where to work out?
This week, I’m writing about the various gyms located on our vast U of T campus, and giving you a rundown of what to expect when you head there for your work-out needs. Personally, I have found that going to…
“Free Writing”: reclaim your creativity
Happy Spring, U of T! Last week, I had the pleasure of going to the “Speaking to Power with Clarity and Effectiveness” event, which included a special presentation by the University of Toronto’s Poet-In-Community, Ronna Bloom. The event was extremely…