There are a lot of great resources available to U of T students that enable you to continue your passions. Here are 3 ways you can make the most of your time at U of T, speaking from my first year experience.
5 Things I would do differently this coming school year
What. Now? This was the first thought that came to my mind as I watched my family drive off after helping me move into Chestnut Residence around this time last year. Being in a large city, at a university with…
First year at U of T? Here’s 8 tips from my roommates
I was chatting with my 2 roommates the other day and they had a lot to say about what worked and didn’t work in first year. I’ve since compiled a comprehensive list of their pearls of wisdom.
Make the most of your money with student discounts
Money is tight for so many people these days, especially young students. To help take the pinch out of your spending, we’ve put together this discount guide that’ll help you save money on food, entertainment and more. All of the…
University VS High School
Everyone makes going to university a big deal. Yes, university is different from high school, but I find all things that make it different are reasons why I like university so much better. When my back-to-school nerves kick in, thinking…
What to Expect at Orientation
This year will be my fourth year participating in Orientation! (Does this mean I’m getting old?) I attended Orientation in my first year in 2019, and have returned as an Orientation Leader ever since. With the return of in-person Orientation,…
Summer’s Not Over Yet!
One of the worst feelings of the year is when I’m sitting back and relaxing on a warm summer day and see a back-to-school commercial. It’s the same feeling I’ve been getting since elementary school, and it always makes my…
Why I handwrite all my notes
I vaguely recall one of my first classes at U of T. Sitting inside the dimly lit Isabel Bader Theatre, somewhere on the upper floor deck, I looked onto the dark stage where the professor was lecturing, past a sea…
What I gained from my U of T college
The college system at U of T helps students find a community where they can belong. In a previous blog written by my lovely co-creator Anisha, she broke down what a college is. There are seven on the St. George…
No Need for Friends to Read over your Essays!📝
I was shocked when I discovered from many friends that they had never used the Writing Centre at U of T before. To me, the Writing Centre became a safety blanket I could turn to when I was feeling stuck,…