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,…
U OF T’S HIDDEN GEMS: THE HIDDEN WATERFALL
One extremely exciting aspect of being a student at the University of Toronto is being able to explore and discover new places across campus. However, as I'm going into my third year, I still feel as though I haven't explored…
Things I Wish I Knew as an Incoming International Student
This blog post is written by guest blogger Tee, an undergraduate Sociology student at the University of Toronto. Coming as an international student to a new country can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Even though you meet new people and learn…
How I planned my path to graduation
Planning which courses to take was overwhelming at first because I had so many prerequisites to track and mandatory courses to enroll in. For years, I was making horrible notes on my phone about which classes to take. And then a friend of mine showed me Degree Explorer.
Welcome to Toronto❤️
If you’re an International Student coming to U of T, you may be feeling overwhelmed with preparing for your arrival. Starting a new school can be scary, especially when it's so far from home. Maybe you’ve been to Toronto before,…
Take a Deep Breath and Don’t Worry About Breadth
With course selection right around the corner, for the indecisive bunch, figuring out what to take can be a tricky task. I remember starting my studies and hearing the words “breadth requirements” a lot. Not really knowing what that meant,…
I’m going through something. If you are too, read this
At countless points in our lives, we face new or challenging situations. Going through those moments don't need to be tormenting. There's help available
U of T’s Hidden Gems: The Bamboo Forest
When I first came to the University of Toronto two years ago, I was extremely excited to explore and visit new places. However, up until now, I still feel as though I have not explored even half of U of…
Making U of T not Feel so Big
I always find the anticipation before starting something new to be the scariest part. So, of course, the start of entering university brought on a boat-load of nerves! My social media was swamped with people telling me you’ll just be…
A Tour of First Nations House
For National Indigenous People’s Day last Tuesday, I was given a tour of First Nations House by their director, Michael White. Located in the North Borden Building on 563 Spadina Crescent, First Nations House is a culturally relevant hub for…