I went on a wonderful camping trip this weekend. Though I was very excited to spend time with nature and catch up with my best friend, I have to admit that I was a bit apprehensive about heading into the woods…
Of Citrus and Reflections
Hi there, UofT! I have a question for you. Do you know how much a polar bear weighs? …… Enough to break the ice. it’s a good thing you can’t see my face right now. It’s so much easier to…
Finding Headspace in the Midst of Exams
If you had told me in September that 8 months from now I would be an avid supporter of meditation - I would have told you that you were crazy! I grew up my whole life with a mother who…
The Finals Week Guide to Productive TV-Watching
Ondiek’s amazing post last week about how our lives start to resemble sit-coms really resonated with me, because as I’ve mentioned in past posts, I am a TV enthusiast. My problem though, is that the binge watching tends to take…
How to Chill
Ah, April at U of T: The pitter-patter of rain on the windows, those beautiful spring days in between that dreaded April snow, and of course, the low murmur of thousands of students who are currently reviewing a semester’s worth…
Legacy
We made it! April has finally arrived! I just survived three essays and four exams all in the last two weeks and I don’t even want to know what percentage of my final grade all those tests and assignments were…
“One rose, to go please.” How [not] to manage your time.
With the end of the term coming up, I'm struggling to keep my head above water. Between studies, work, being a TA, and co-curricular activities, I've got a rather full plate. And sometimes, it's hard to look out and see…
An End of Term Toolbox
As the year begins to wind down (or up, as it may be), assignments are becoming more daunting than ever. In fact, I'm writing this blog post mostly as a form of procrastination: I've four papers to write in the next ten days,…
Are You Ready for the Test???
Being prepared for tests is a complicated art. Exams are the most individual task you will do in university. It’s just you and the test, so don’t let your mind go rushing onto all your other responsibilities. Your soul must…
The Road Ahead: Planning for Post-Exam Life
“I can’t believe this year’s already over!” we all say to ourselves in disbelief. In just over a month (even sooner for some people) we’ll be done with exams and will be free for four months. Now I know many…