Planning which courses to take was overwhelming at first because I had so many prerequisites to track and mandatory courses to enroll in. For years, I was making horrible notes on my phone about which classes to take. And then a friend of mine showed me Degree Explorer.
Welcome to Toronto❤️
If you’re an International Student coming to U of T, you may be feeling overwhelmed with preparing for your arrival. Starting a new school can be scary, especially when it's so far from home. Maybe you’ve been to Toronto before,…
Take a Deep Breath and Don’t Worry About Breadth
With course selection right around the corner, for the indecisive bunch, figuring out what to take can be a tricky task. I remember starting my studies and hearing the words “breadth requirements” a lot. Not really knowing what that meant,…
I’m going through something. If you are too, read this
At countless points in our lives, we face new or challenging situations. Going through those moments don't need to be tormenting. There's help available
U of T’s Hidden Gems: The Bamboo Forest
When I first came to the University of Toronto two years ago, I was extremely excited to explore and visit new places. However, up until now, I still feel as though I have not explored even half of U of…
Making U of T not Feel so Big
I always find the anticipation before starting something new to be the scariest part. So, of course, the start of entering university brought on a boat-load of nerves! My social media was swamped with people telling me you’ll just be…
A Tour of First Nations House
For National Indigenous People’s Day last Tuesday, I was given a tour of First Nations House by their director, Michael White. Located in the North Borden Building on 563 Spadina Crescent, First Nations House is a culturally relevant hub for…
My Unofficial Guide To U of T’s 7 Colleges
I remember being super confused about the university’s colleges when applying to UofT back in 2020. Here’s a quick rundown of everything I’ve learned about UofT’s 7 colleges over the past year.
Attending Pride Events as an Ally
Happy Pride Month, U of T! This month, the university held their first in-person Pride events since 2019. This also means it was the first time I got to experience U of T Pride events as an ally, and it…
Reflections on My Undergraduate Career As a Soon-To-Be-Graduate! 🎓
A common question posed to graduates or soon-to-be-graduates is “What’s next?” I didn’t know the answer to this question for a long time. Even now, I have only a vague idea. But I hope that my sharing this experience can…