The winter blues — I’m sure many of us have been feeling it. I have been stuck in some kind of rut in terms of physical health, mental health, and academics. As we arrive towards the end of academic term,…
What You Should Know About Nutrition (According to a Nutritionist)
This week, I spoke to Eric Williamson, a nutritionist, to find out what we should be eating to optimize our health and boost immunity. Along the way, I poke at all the bears: vitamin supplements (are they necessary??), weird diets and the mysterious transformation in which foods that are Very Bad For You become superfoods.
First trip while studying Abroad
Reading week might soon be coming to an end, both at U of T and at UCL. Just like in Toronto, this week is meant to help us catch up, or for a couple others, get ahead. Since my first…
To the Arctic Circle and Beyond: How to Travel as a Student
It’s reading week, or, as it’s called in Finland: ski holiday! I opted for the Finnish interpretation this year, swapping the library for a trip to Lapland. Twelve hours of travelling later, I’m blogging on a cow farm 6,224 km from Toronto,…
Going Running at the Athletic Centre
In which I realize running with friend beats running alone, even if they can run much faster for much longer than you can.
Finding joy wherever I go!
I’ve always believed in the importance of slowing down and looking around us. Beauty is everywhere! This week I’ve been reminded of this over and over again. It rained aaaall weekend. When Monday came, the rain seemed to have stopped.…
How I Got Over My Nerves and Started Going to the Gym
I never thought I would become a gym person. After years of hating high school gym class, I never wanted to willingly exercise again. Though I eventually started exercising later in my life, I’d never gone to the gym at…
Staying Healthy During Flu Season
In university, it almost seems like the “flu season” is really the just the school season. Everywhere I go, I hear people around me coughing and sneezing. Normally, I don’t mind too much, but when it gets close to midterm…
Eight Ways to a Healthy Immune System
‘Tis the season of horrible illness. I should know. I’ve spent the past week suffering.
One Day At a Time
Happy New Year, everybody! Now that we’re into our third week of classes I feel like I’ve finally been able to settle in and breathe a little. This semester is a big transition for me: I just came off of…