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,…
Missing Deadlines ≠ End of the World
My motivation went from 100 to 0, real quick
An Introvert’s Guide to Leadership
If I were an animal, I think I’d be a turtle.
“I can’t, I’m busy” – Am I Really Though?
The issue is... a one-hour break quickly turns into two-hours or three. I call this the "black-hole-dining-hall" effect.