Another year, another back-to-school cycle to push through. As I'm going into my third year, I'm ready to hit the ground running, all thanks to my pre-first-day checklist I've been perfecting (knock on wood) over the past two years. Let's…
Work-Study Experience
Every student dreams of having a part-time job and understands that it is equally as important as studying at the university level. The University of Toronto makes that dream come true with their Work Study Program. The term "work study"…
MY OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENT HUNTING EXPERIENCE + TIPS
Did you know, if you’re a newly-admitted student who has applied for living accommodations before the deadline, UofT guarantees you a Residence for your first year living here? You will have the chance to be part of a close-knit community,…
My International Student Experience
As I walked past my house door, bidding goodbye to my family, my dog, my friends, and lastly, my country, I realized a lot of things. I did not have answers to the who, what, and when that came to…
Summer Roll (Vietnamese Spring Roll) Recipe
I love ordering fresh spring rolls at Vietnamese restaurants. Here’s how to make summer rolls at home, just in time for summer!
I tried a Self-Care Activity a Day for Five Days
Typically, my summers contain juggling summer school and work, with little time to focus on myself. After feeling a sense of burnout from being in school for four years straight, I made it a goal this summer to actually take…
Learning about Cultures through Electives
While at U of T we have the ability to take electives outside of our own field of study, which can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself and others around the world. If you’re an incoming student…
Five Lessons for My First-Year Self
As a soon-to-be U of T graduate in June, here are five pieces of advice for my first-year self.
Confidence Boosting Tips from being in The Festival of Dance
On March 31st, I had the honour to perform among other U of T dancers at Canada’s largest university dance festival—the Festival of Dance. This is a show performed annually at Hart House, and it would be in-person for the…
How I Got My First Work-Study Job
While I can’t recommend the Work Study program enough, the process of job searching can be stressful! To hopefully make applying less overwhelming, in this blog post, I’ll break down my step-by-step process of applying and getting hired for my first Work-Study position.