This year I’m determined to branch out more, and so on Sunday morning last weekend I dragged myself out of bed and went to a yoga class offered through U of T Sports and Rec.
My experience using My SSP chat therapy
I’ve been an avid user of My SSP chat therapy for several months now. Through the app, I access free 24/7 live-chat counselling by being a student at U of T. What is MySSP? “My SSP (Student Support program) is…
What Lunar New Year Means to Me as a Second-Generationer
Every family is different, and as a second-generation Chinese-Canadian some of my traditions may seem untraditional.
From Homebody to Schoolbody
As any class comes to an end and I begin closing my laptop and packing my bag, all I really want to do is go home. As a commuter student, it’s easy to dash right back on the subway after…
6 Tools I can’t live without as a student
Productivity is something that I have always struggled with. Given that we only have about 24 hours in a day, at times we may feel as if we need to fill each and every minute with something or else we…
3 Mistakes I Made In 2022 and What I Learned
I messed up a lot in 2022, so I gained plenty of knowledge to bring into the new year! Here are my top 3 flops of 2022 and the accompanying lessons I’m taking into 2023. 1. Doing too much The…
3 Ted Talks to help you kick-start the new year!
📍DISCLAIMER: If you’re looking for some advice and wisdom that will suddenly change your life and make everything perfect … you’re in the wrong place. I can remember many times that I find myself binge watching self-help videos on YouTube…
Winter running tips to get you moving in the new year
With the start of the new year, many people are looking forward to hitting new goals and often one of them is moving more. Running is a simple(ish) exercise that can(!) be a lot of fun — especially in the…
Grocery Shopping 101
How many times have you found yourself with a fridge full of rotting food that you didn’t know how to use? What about coming home from a day of class to find that you’re already out of food? If either…
Taking a UTM Course as a St. George Student
Taking a course at a different U of T campus is one of the perks of having a university across three campuses: St. George (Downtown Toronto), Mississauga, and Scarborough. This can be a great option if you’re looking to explore…