Sunshine and warmer weather are upon us as the winter term ends and the spring/summer terms begin. May to August is usually a quieter time of year on campus, but there’s still plenty of things to do if one happens…
Category: Down time
Music to My Ears, Literally
Not that you need another reminder, but trust me, all of my conversations have been starting this way recently: we’re in the middle of exams. I’m about halfway through, with my most daunting yet to come. Every time I’m not…
Why You Should Put Down the Books and Go to Sleep
I have always loved sleep. When I was little, I even used to ask my parents if I could go to bed early, because I loved it that much! (I was an odd kid, but that’s beside the point!) My…
Au Revoir: Third Year Thoughts
As I look back at the 2018/2019 schoolyear, the two semesters feel like completely different times in my life. After a summer of living where I grew up—but growing up more than I had imaged, as my parents were away…
Meet Me Halfway
From the first day of school on January 28th to today, March 28th marks the halfway point of my exchange. As a check-in with myself (shared with the whole internet), I thought why not evaluate what’s happened. In previous posts…
Overheard @ U of T
“I’ve had this problem for a few years, every time I’m going to get a haircut, Justin Bieber happens to get the same one” – Two grad students in Lash Miller’s stairwell
Entrepreneurial Leadership
“Entrepreneur”, it’s not just a fun word to say.
How to Live Cheaply on Exchange
Although I’ve only been on exchange for a few months, I feel like I (or more so my wallet) have learned a few things about spending money here. For one, I did decide to study in Paris—one of the most…
Inside the Belly of the Beast – After Hours in Robarts
There are two types of people at U of T, ones that do not mind Robarts and ones that dislike it for no particular reason.
Surviving Burnout
September has always felt like a great month: after a season of rest, dabbling in hobbies, and hanging out with friends, you come back to school ready to take on the new academic year. You’re ready to be that enthusiastic,…