As a third-year student at the University of Toronto, I'm used to the busy campus life, endless study sessions, and, of course, the constant construction. This construction on the St. George campus by King's College Circle is called the Landmark…
UofT’s Hidden Gems: The Hidden Radio Station (CIUT 89.5 FM)
As a student at the University of Toronto, I am always looking for new and exciting experiences to get involved in. That's why when I heard about the hidden radio station at Hart House, I knew I had to check…
11 Things I’ve Done as a Digital Storyteller
Looking for a fun job? Interested in being a Digital Storyteller? Not sure what the heck that even is? Well, you’re in the right place! Since last spring I have been working as a Life at U of T Digital…
Tales from an Existential Crisis🤩
One of my majors is Bioethics which requires me to take a bunch of Philosophy courses. Which, unfortunately(?), has led me to be more cynical and question everything. It’s like the more you know, the more you realized you don’t…
Can you practice mindfulness while eating? Takeaways from a mindfulness workshop
This blog post is written by guest blogger Mary Cortinas (she/her), a Healthy UCrew Ambassador and first-year nursing student. Mary completed her HBSc in Nutrition and Human Biology at U of T. Mindfulness is a word that has been more…
5 Habits to Help You Get Through Exams
To kick off #ExamReady week, here are five habits that I love to help you thrive during the final stretch of the term! 1. Spend Time Outside Every Day I find that getting some fresh air can really help clear…
Meet the Dream Team: aka The U of T Peer Supporters!
About 2 weeks ago, I stopped by CampusOne to chat with some of the Health & Wellness Peer Supporters. In case you don't know, the Peer supporters are students that are trained to provide confidential advice on topics such as…
This is your sign to get *LinkedIn* 👩🏾💻
LinkedIn was one of those things I never really understand what the purpose was but had it because everyone else I knew also had it 😂 but recently I got the chance to attend a LinkedIn workshop by Career Exploration and…
The ultimate-ish guide to Indoor Plants from a novice🌵🪴
Late last year I attended the U of T Clubhouse fair with my fellow digital storyteller and friend, Anisha. One of the clubs we checked out was the Muslim Students Society and they were giving away free succulents with an…
I attended a learning How to Learn workshop on stress and here’s what I learned
As a student, one of the biggest things I’ve always struggled with was how to manage stress. From trying to manage extra curriculars, academics, family obligations and so on, most of the time it truly feels like an ever ending…