Over the last few months, I have been helping to plan a Commuter Appreciation Week. This is the first time all the commuter Heads from all 7 colleges have come together to make a university-wide event. We united to become…
Experiencing Technical Difficulties
Ok, so January has been a bit ridiculous here in Zachland. Full-year courses sometimes have midterms in January so stay on your toes! Extra-curricular activities heat up very quickly after the holiday too. And don’t forget about the unforeseen problems…
Exploring Japanese Cinema
Japanese cinema is one of the things that inspired me to study abroad. In my time here, I’ve realized that aside being a source of enjoyment, films are also a useful tool for understanding my new environment. Watching films has helped me to…
A Beginners Guide to (almost, kind of) Surviving Statistics
Throughout all the trials and tribulations of university, whether it be cramming for 5 midterms in one week, or starting a 3000 word essay the night before, there is only one thing that actually, genuinely terrifies me: Statistics. Unfortunately, the…
“Hey Margaret, is it Possible for you to Maybe Sign your Book?”: Trying New Things
We all have our comfort zones- whether it is the types of courses we pick, the places we eat, the exercises we do, and so forth. However, at times they can be quite restraining and for me at least, when…
How I Use Lyx to Take Notes
I have a hard time taking notes in class, and I know that a lot of people have this problem as well. I can barely take notes by hand: my handwriting flat out sucks, I find paper inconvenient to carry…
A 3 step plan to getting through the U of T Plague
Ah January. The sun is shining, the snow is glistening, everyone in your lecture is coughing, and you've come down with what might be the actual plague. Never fear! Life at U of T has you covered! Since I seem…
The Pro/Am Open Mic hosted by the Trinity College Comedy Collective
Last Friday I had the opportunity to help organize a hilarious stand-up comedy show with my group the Trinity College Comedy Collective. It was actually our first official event! We've been planning it for months, so, it was nice to see…
Winter Life Hacks (UofT Style)
I would have loved to start this post with the over-used yet always relevant Game of Thrones reference “winter is coming”. Unfortunately however, winter is already here - it’s icing up the sidewalks, freezing the streetcar tracks, and hurting your…
All Over The Place: Travel Experiences at U of T
It’s a new year and a new semester! I was lucky enough to make it home to Alberta for the holiday. Many students on campus also have family close to Toronto. Students who have to stay in the city away…