We did it kids. We managed to conquer life's most terrifying scrub - exam season. Catch you on the flip side standardized tests! We don't need to worry about you clustering every facet of our lives for 4 more months! It's…
Congratulations and Celebrations
In one of my favourite classes here at U of T, we learned about something called reflective practice. It’s essentially the process of looking back and learning from our experiences. Now that we’re smack in the middle of finals, I’ve…
Another Year Wiser
December has finally arrived! I always love this time of year. December is a special time when we welcome winter into our lives and focus on getting away from the cold crazy world out there and curl up inside where…
Internet and Outernet
For more than the last eight weeks, I have had no internet access at home. It's been a difficult time. Undertaking research projects for credit, applying to grad schools, blogging here... all while not having internet access was difficult. No…
Getting Crafty at Hart House!
On Thursday Api and I dropped by Hart House Get Crafty to take a little break from essay writing and make some bath bombs and lip balms! Get Crafty runs every Thursday from 11-1 in the Hart House Reading Room…
Closer to the Art
Art is great. I don’t always understand it, but it’s still great. Being able to convey feelings or stories in many ways is a treasure. Even if you’re like me and the best image you can draw is a stick-figure,…
Surviving the end of term crunch
This week is the last full week of classes for Arts and Science students, meaning winter break is fast approaching. Standing between us and winter break however, is the hulking menace that is the exam period (dramatic, I know). Somehow…
Ondiek Goes to… a Feminist Comedy Show
Last night I had the pleasure of being able to attend the hilarious (and equitable) Crimson Wave Comedy Show at the Comedy Bar! The event was jointly sponsored by both Rainbow Trinity (have I mentioned before that Haley’s the president?!)…
Gearing Up
Brace yourselves: exams are coming. Don’t forget about essays and assignments due soon. I know how daunting these tasks can be, especially in first year. But we’re all in this together! It’s all in the way you think about working.…
Don’t worry, be app-y
I often find that I have the need to be on the grid to be able to keep up with the fast paced student lifestyle. Getting a smartphone was a complete game-changer because it allowed me to be productive while…