Wow, what a month! Now that January is over, we can get right into February (though I’m pretty sure February might be even crazier). I had three tests and an essay in the first four weeks of this semester with…
Lugging Mugs
I throw out a lot of stuff. I also drink too much tea. Such are my conclusions after a week of hanging onto every paper cup I would have thrown away. I was inspired by a radio interview I heard…
Dealing with Homesickness
Almost every exchange student experiences homesickness at some point. Living in an unfamiliar environment where everyone speaks another language can be alienating at times. Tokyo's case is ironic; despite being the most populous city in the world, it's easy to feel isolated…
Flourish, Publish & Poet-in-Community
Last Thursday I went to Flourish, Publish: Literary Publication Panel hosted by Echolocation, Hart House Review, and the Poet-in-Community at UofT. The panel consisted of Laura Ritland and Adam Zachery, the respective editors of Echolocation and Hart House Review, and…
Netflix vs. Willpower: A Student Struggle
BLACKNESS A faint light appears, growing brighter to reveal a face. The clock on the bedside table reads 3:00am. A chip packet and pizza crusts occupy the bed, along with the Netflix-watcher. Their Netflix history shows they’ve been watching Dogs…
b2B History Alumni Dinner – #TryitUofT
Over the last year and a half at U of T I think it’s safe to assume that I have received 1000+ emails to my school email address. While a lot of these did contain valuable information about courses, midterms,…
Let’s Talk: Mental Health and Accessibility Services
So I am going to be honest- things have been quite rough for me lately. As someone who was diagnosed with anxiety and depression several years ago, I am used to managing my mood with medication. However, sometimes medication isn’t…
Storytellers
Storytelling is very powerful. Stories can hold all the experiences of a person’s life and the lives of their ancestors, even if the stories are short and specific. Stories also evolve the more times they are told and listened to.…
Student Unions on Campus
University is about more than going to class and getting credits. University is also about pursuing and developing your interests. If you are interested in political action, then there are a large amount of different student unions across campus each…
Study Spots around Tokyo
Studying at the University of Tokyo is slightly different than at the University of Toronto. The main library shuts at 10pm all year round, and there are no twenty-four hour study spots on campus, not even during exam time. Moreover, all…