If two years ago you would've asked me if I could live alone, I might have just laughed at you. I knew the time would eventually come, but I felt like I wasn't ready at all. If you’re about to…
Au Revoir: Third Year Thoughts
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…
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…
There is Such A Thing as a Free Lunch – Free Food On Campus
My physics teacher in Grade 12 who is a U of T alum told me that "There's no such thing as a free lunch" - i.e. nothing in life comes free, you need to work for it. My friend Danielle…
Six Strategies for a Splendid Snow Day
As it seems to be the trend this semester, snow days are upon us. While the weather has not been completely in our favour, that doesn’t mean we need to be grey as well! Although I’m not currently in Toronto,…
#joyatUofT: Eating well
Taking care of myself is important. I hear it all the time from people all over campus, whether it be campaigns aimed towards student wellness or advice that my academic advisers give me. But what does eating well really mean?…
One Last Time: Things to Do Before I Graduate
What’s on your bucket list of things to do at U of T?
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.
Overspending on food and how to fix it
I was going over my finances for the previous semester, wondering where all my hard-earned cash had disappeared to. Did someone hack into my bank account and drain me of my life source? Maybe I dropped my debit card somewhere…
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…