A huge part of my job is writing profiles of students for the intuit Student Life Guide. In addition to overwhelmingly amazing involvement, these students all share one thing: each and every one commented on how massive U of T…
Summertime, and the living’s easy
Are you there, student population of U of T? It’s me, Lizzie. Who am I? On a metaphysical/psychological level, I'm uncertain. Depending on who I’m talking to, I would describe myself as someone going into their fourth and final year…
The Last Lecture: Celebrating Change With Dr. Jane Goodall
Do you remember how easily amused we were when we were younger? Do you remember having an insatiable curiosity for everything that surrounded us? Do you remember being touched by a zen-like wholeness during those rare moments when we were…
The (amateur) naturalist’s guide to U of T
I can't believe we're here again. The sun is shining past 7 pm. The hustle and bustle of students walking to class has slowed, if not ended altogether. On my lazy walk this afternoon whilst soaking in the sun, a…
Introducing the library video contest winners!
Happy belated Easter, dear readers! Hope you enjoyed the gorgeous weather. I absolutely did! Exams are starting (ugh, I know), and unfortunately, I foresee lots of time spent cooped up in the library, looking forlornly out the window at the…
The keener’s perspective on doing stuff at U of T
"I feel like I missed out on undergrad." I said it out loud to no one in particular and was overcome by a fleeting moment of emptiness before being yanked back to reality. It was Saturday night and my friend…
The bugs are back! Toronto Entomologists’ Association’s Student Symposium.
Soon they will be back. They are starting to wake up again. Pulling themselves out of sleepy, snow-covered cocoons where they spent the winter. Emerging from between crevices in ice-encrusted bark. Eating their way out of eggs and onto the leaves…
The Truth is Out There: Turnitin.com
While I was slaving working on an essay for a PoliSci class, this beauty dropped into my inbox*: Here's the thing that bothered me: "TAs will not grade/return your paper if it is not also submitted online." I have to…
Bugging out about Hart House Craft Night
I wouldn't normally associate insects and crafting, but I recently made a friend in one of my EEB classes who is also into knitting, sewing and making crafts. We decided, while making hymenoptera collections, to venture out last night to see…
Research project poster presentations
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the deadlines for undergraduate research courses are looming before us. Two related events - ones that could be really helpful for students thinking of applying to any one of these courses - are…