"You're struggling with this because it is hard." This was one the things that stuck with me from last weekend. I attended the Fresh Start Conference, an annual one-day event dedicated to getting students back on their feet after a…
One Last Time: Things to Do Before I Graduate
What’s on your bucket list of things to do at U of T?
How I Prepared For Exchange
Coming at you live from Gare de L’est Station in Paris after just missing my train for a weekend trip, I don’t feel as though I’m prepared for exchange—but is readiness really the issue? After a 30-minute phone call rant…
Next Steps & My Quest to Find an Internship
One of the first pieces of advice I was given when I got to university was, "Make sure you get as much work experience as possible before you graduate." Seeing as I'll be graduating shortly, I've been taking this advice…
Learning to be an authentic leader: Leading Together 2019
Waking up before 10am can be quite the struggle, especially on the weekends. But for a laid back student leadership conference at Hart House, I’ll easily make an exception. Even on a chilly Saturday during winter. And although I didn’t catch some extra zzz’s, I did catch some new ideas and inspiration.
My Experience at DemocracyXChange
DemocracyXChange is an annual summit for Canada’s emerging democracy sector, consisting of various panels and presentations. Through my position at CCP, I was fortunate enough to attend and help out! I was at an open space event beforehand and then…
ImagineNative Film Fest 2018
She:koli! These last weeks was pretty exciting in terms of Indigenous events going on in the city. Imaginenative film festival happened from October 16th to the 22nd at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. I have sporadically gone years before to Imaginenative,…
Staying Involved During The Holidays
Winter has kicked in and the holiday season is upon us! First semester sure has gone by quickly; I can’t believe this is my last post! (until the new year, don’t worry). Even though it’s exam season, some of you…
Leading in Ottawa: Leadership Exchange 2018
The Leadership Exchange is a 5-day excursion (during Fall reading week) to Ottawa, where U of T students can learn about different leadership styles, theories, and practices by visiting different settings in Canada’s capital. I had the pleasure of interviewing…
School is hard and your brain deserves a break
School can be overwhelming at any time of year, but it’s especially stressful during exam season. If we aren’t grinding through papers and assignments, we’re staying up studying for exams. It can be really challenging fitting in healthy habits during…