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The Event Chronicles: URSSU and Jennifer Keesmaat

Between classes and studying this past Monday, I heard about the event, “Our City, Our Future: Students in Conversation with Jennifer Keesmaat," held by the Urban Studies Student Union (URSSU) that evening. As someone (maybe the only person) who’s interested in…

Hart House has a Farm?? – Equinox Trip

"Can I have S'more, please?"

Picture of a very beautiful tree in High Park. Caption: celebrating the Autumnal Equinox in High Park

Checking In With Yourself

Whenever there's a change in seasons, I tend to get introspective. To me, autumn in particular always feels like one chapter ending and another beginning. Maybe it has something to do with the change in sunlight, the temperature fluctuating, or…

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.

In My Element – Switching Programs

"Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient" - Jordan Peterson, U of T Professor

It’s Okay to Take a Break

In the spirit of the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur this week, I wanted to take a minute to reflect. This holiday, also known as “The Day of Atonement,” is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur falls exactly…

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.

Biting Off More Than You Can Chew

If you’re a bit like me, then you probably have an “I CAN DO IT ALL! NOTHING AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME! HAHA!” attitude towards life sometimes. And, if you’re a bit like me, then you already know that…

#FridayReads Roundup

Reading is one of the many ways I like to de-stress and learn about new things. So, this past summer, I’ve had the pleasure of sharing some books on the Life@UofT social media accounts. Now, you can find them all…

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