Get involved – Page 25 – Life @ U of T

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Toxic Positivity, Tragic Optimism

Toxic positivity (n.): The overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state that results in the denial, minimization and invalidation of the authentic human emotional experience. It usually feels good to be motivated, productive, happy and optimistic. And sometimes we get that…

Apps to Support My Academic Learning

Over the last summer, I found some useful applications that I could use in my day-to-day life that would support my academics. In particular, I found that Foster Reads, Pomodoro Focus Timer and Easy Study are apps that I use…

Attending “Mindfulness and Neuroscience: Practical Tips on How Mindfulness can Promote Resilience in the Modern Age”

I’ve always loved the start of a new year because it feels like an opportunity to create new habits or improve old ones. One of my resolutions this year was to become more mindful and intentional. The more I thought…

Applying for Graduate Studies 📝

I wish I had thought more about scheduling time off to prepare for graduate school application. Despite having a light course load in the fall term, I still found it difficult to allocate time to researching graduate programs, asking for…

Bell Let’s Talk

With the recent announcement of the university returning to more in-person activities from 7th Februarytnhe schedules of almost all students have changed as have their plans to return to campus. Hybrid modes of teaching will be available until the 18th…

How I dealt with my anxiety after submitting Graduate School applications

The minute after I submitted my graduate school applications -- I began to panic. Here's some examples of what went through my mind within 24 hours post-submission: What if my personal statement isn't good enough? I definitely forgot something in…

How to use the Study Hubs

By now, you’ve probably heard of the Study Hubs: they're online spaces for U of T students to get support in getting their work done. But if you’re not sure how to use them, worry not: here are my personal…

My visit to the Blue Mountains

Over the winter break, I visited Blue Mountain on a Friday morning. There was a snowstorm the night before which allowed all the white snow to settle in the morning. The sun was shining over the snow everywhere and it…

sunset over university college on the st. george campus

Reflecting on My Break In Anticipation of the New Year 📌

Reflections are great opportunities not only to do the obvious (to consider something, i.e. to reflect). They are also important in prompting change. What use is there to deliberation, after all, if we do not have an inclination to progress…

wooden desks in dorm room in front of window

From Cancelled Exchanges to Moving to Another City Last Minute

It’s December 2021, a time of cramming for exams, arranging holiday plans, and trying to keep everything afloat. U of T faces the painful decision to cancel student exchanges for the winter due to the evolving pandemic situation. I, along…

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