Down time – Page 33 – Life @ U of T

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That’s A Wrap

It’s hard to believe that this is my last blog. This year went by so quickly! Between work, blogging, school, pet-sitting, homework, papers, attending events and other extracurriculars, in addition to planning for New Zealand, I turned around and another…

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Bullet Journalling

I've been interested in bullet journalling for a while: my friend is an avid bullet journal user who claims this planning method is key to her success in managing her classes, extra-curriculars and other commitments. When she first told me…

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Pool at Intercontinental Hotel

Writing reTREAT

This weekend, I attended a writer’s retreat hosted by SAGE (Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement) that took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Toronto. The purpose was for each participant to bring an in-progress writing project and to attend workshops…

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9 Ways to Get Creative On and Off-Campus

The University of Toronto and the city of Toronto offer an abundance of opportunities to tap into your creative side. Studies have shown that expressing creativity can help calm stress, reduce depression, improve self-esteem and many other health and wellness…

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Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush

Healthy living at the University of Nottingham is not something that is particularly hard to do. If you live in the residence halls like I do, you will find yourself having a love-hate relationship with the colossal “Hills” of Nottingham…

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Easy, Nutritious Meal Ideas

Meal prep is something I’ve been experimenting with a lot this year. For lunch and dinner, I tend to circulate between, like, three recipes I make often – I usually have at least 2 different meals prepared in multiple batches…

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Honouring Our Students Pow Wow: A Recap

Growing up as a child, I was not connected much to my Indigenous heritage as my family lived in the USA, aka the melting pot, and were removed from my father’s side of the family (who are all from Six…

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Some Great Food Around Campus

Can you believe it’s already March? Seems as if yesterday it was Christmas, and now things are really picking up with assignments and midterms/exam preparation. For me, this means spending more time on and around campus (as my phone’s data…

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6 Tips from a Commuting Queen

When it comes to commuting to and from campus, I would like to consider myself as somewhat of a professional in this area. My commute starts with a car ride to the GO Station, a bus or train to Union…

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Self-Care and Self-Indulgence: How I Tell the Difference

“I’m doing my self-care!” I yelled at my friends as I ate a third cupcake. “I need this!” I told myself as I watched yet another episode of The Office. Self-care has become something of a hot topic in our…

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