"Can I have S'more, please?"
One now at a time
Maybe it's because I’ve recently read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, or maybe it’s the fourth year wisdom, but anyhow I’m learning to commit to the moments and bask in all the gifts the present has to offer.
Where does that door go?
Opportunities are like doors. Maybe you know exactly where it will go, or maybe you don't. But wherever the door leads, I must open it - or at least knock - to find out. Meeting new people or trying new…
Peer Mentorship Redefined
Learning how to navigate the university with a disability is sometimes hard enough, once you factor in new classes, assignments, and a social life, it can feel like nothing makes sense. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an older peer…
Everyday is Like The First Day of School
A few years back, my high school held an informative panel discussion in letting grade 12 students in on the secrets of University. As I sat among my group of friends, I attempted to focus as my head span from…
When Will I Use the Quadratic Formula? – Applying Coursework in Real Life
At the end of my degree, I hope that I'll not only be well versed in my field of study but also know enough about those around me that I'd be interacting with at some point in my life. I'm not sure whether second year courses have shown me more real life applications or if I'm just getting better at making connections between the content of all my courses, but I'm starting to feel like the imposter syndrome that plagued me in first year is fading and that I'm growing as a student and more importantly, as a person.
It Gets Easier: Second Year Discoveries
After my guide to meeting people in first year last week, I thought it would only be fitting to discuss my experience as a second-year student. Firstly, a question to the audience: Should second year students (or any upper years for…
Keep calm, lead on.
First year:
Living on campus
a frosh in the Six.
Rolling in freedom
like a ball of excitement
inflated with anxiety.
To all the ways to join a club
The start of another school year is upon us, and clubs are getting ready to recruit. With so many to choose from, I remember being in my first year, overwhelmed by all the clubs out there to join. But there's…
How to Navigate Orientation Week with a Disability
So it’s orientation week, and you feel like you don’t know where to begin. There are so many new experiences ahead of you, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. Take a breath, and read ahead. Get out of your…