Aaniin! I hope this blog post finds you all well especially as we delve into colder weather. I feel as though the city is constantly oscillating between two seasons—winter and construction. As many of you may already know, the university…
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Multi-Faith Open Mic Night!
In the middle of an assignment-heavy week, it was nice to pop by the Multi Faith Centre for their Open Mic Night. With little musical talent and nothing prepared for the event, I decided to be an observer for the…
Surviving the Winter at U of T
December 21 marks the first official day of winter, but U of T students are already facing the wrath of cold winds, piles of snow, and longer commutes. Winter truly tests my tolerance level, but I have a few strategies…
My Must-Have Winter Clothes
Winter is coming! Now that Toronto is covered in snow, I’m pulling out all my winter gear. When I first moved here from Vancouver, I had no idea what to buy for the Toronto winter. In Vancouver, it’s perpetually rainy…
Starting again after Reading Week
First week back and I feel I’m already struggling to keep up. During Reading Week, I decided to take a break for myself, and unfortunately I was not as productive as I had hoped I’d be. However, I must admit…
I Got My Flu Shot on Campus!
It’s only getting colder. Expect more sniffles and coughs to come. Flu season has arrived. The flu is very different from a cold and can be spread through respiratory droplets when someone infected coughs around you. The flu shot is…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
I never thought there’d be a day when I didn’t want to go to South Korea. As I’m composing this blog post on a flight from HKG to ICN, I have mixed feelings about returning to Seoul. Not because I…
3 Hacks on Surviving 9 am Classes
It’s no surprise that 9:00 am classes are my least favourite. The commute is slower, the weather is gloomy and cold, and everyone is drained of energy. To make matters worse, my commute to campus is around an hour and…
Going to the Doctor at Health and Wellness
With the first snow of the season falling just a couple days ago, flu season is right around the corner. This week, I thought I’d talk a bit about my experience going to the doctors at Health and Wellness. I’ve…
Life Over Stress, Part 1
This past week I attended one of U of T’s stress management workshops. If any of you have time I definitely suggest going to the workshops offered by Academic Success—and for those of you who can’t, have no fear because…