This Monday, I attended the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Lab tours event. Having the opportunity to talk to leading researchers in STEM fields like physics, biochemistry and cell biology, I began to think about my own journey as…
Not Your Typical Conference
(A Jordon Veira Illustration by Iris Deng) Every time I attend conferences that require interactions-so basically every conference I go to- I will almost always witness an inner battle of frustrations while I’m sitting amongst strangers at an unfamiliar table…
Indigenous Education Week!
First Nations House is celebrating their 25th anniversary at U of T and this week marks the beginning of Indigenous Education Week! All events are free and open to the public. (Click here for Facebook events page) (Click here for…
Discovering a Career
We all have an idea of what we want in life. Some people are certain about their dreams and others change their minds. From what I've learnt from the past two years is that choosing a career is never a…
Mentorship: Road to Self-discovery
About a week ago, I attended Daniels Mentorship Program’s first event of the year and it was actually kind of insane. Not sure if speed-dating is still a thing, but that was what happened – a ‘speed-match’ to pair up…
Not Your Typical To-Do List
It is that time of year again; school is in full swing, the leaves are changing colours, and to do lists are becoming longer by the day. It seems fitting to join in on the list making and set…
Finding Balance
Balance. One of the most fundamental tips most university students receive is to create balance in their lives, otherwise even simple tasks become burdens and success becomes a far-off dream. For any university student time management is the key to…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University
With the first week of classes just over a month away I have been reflecting on my first two years at University. I realized that I have changed so much since my first year. I have learned more than…
A Walk in the Future
Recently, I took a walk into the future. There were diplomas, bells ringing, black gowns, hats, and families bursting in pride and happiness. I was standing in the middle of King's Circle, gazing at the celebrations of Convocation, U of…
A Brief Introduction
Hello! Introductions are probably the most difficult pieces to write. However, as I will be one your Life@UofT bloggers this year, and will be sharing with you my day to day endeavors and experiences, an introduction is essential. My name…