We all have one or two people that we ALWAYS see in almost all our classes. Most of the time, it's obvious to both parties; but it can be nerve wrecking to go up to them and ask "What's your POSt?"
How I Prepared For Exchange
Coming at you live from Gare de L’est Station in Paris after just missing my train for a weekend trip, I don’t feel as though I’m prepared for exchange—but is readiness really the issue? After a 30-minute phone call rant…
#FridayReads Roundup: Black History Month
7 books to celebrate Black History and storytelling
Learning to be an authentic leader: Leading Together 2019
Waking up before 10am can be quite the struggle, especially on the weekends. But for a laid back student leadership conference at Hart House, I’ll easily make an exception. Even on a chilly Saturday during winter. And although I didn’t catch some extra zzz’s, I did catch some new ideas and inspiration.
How to talk to professors about accommodations
Having accommodations available at your fingertips has the potential to help students with disabilities succeed in their academic and personal lives, but this can only be done with collaborative effort. One of the most important steps in using your accommodations…
Experiencing Experiential Learning
Let's face it: student life involves a lot of textbook reading and lecture listening. While these are both important skills to hone in on, they aren't the only ones that are worthwhile. They are also not the only ways to…
Being Friends with Grad Students
"I'm in first year too! First year of graduate school..."
Are You Ready to “Map The System”?
Hello everyone! The second semester is officially in full swing and winter has also finally arrived in all its glory. Please stay warm and try to keep your spirits up so that you can focus properly on school and getting…
2018 in 5 words
If you had to pick 5 words to sum up your year, what would they be?
Leading in Ottawa: Leadership Exchange 2018
The Leadership Exchange is a 5-day excursion (during Fall reading week) to Ottawa, where U of T students can learn about different leadership styles, theories, and practices by visiting different settings in Canada’s capital. I had the pleasure of interviewing…