Japanese cinema is one of the things that inspired me to study abroad. In my time here, I’ve realized that aside being a source of enjoyment, films are also a useful tool for understanding my new environment. Watching films has helped me to…
A Beginners Guide to (almost, kind of) Surviving Statistics
Throughout all the trials and tribulations of university, whether it be cramming for 5 midterms in one week, or starting a 3000 word essay the night before, there is only one thing that actually, genuinely terrifies me: Statistics. Unfortunately, the…
“Hey Margaret, is it Possible for you to Maybe Sign your Book?”: Trying New Things
We all have our comfort zones- whether it is the types of courses we pick, the places we eat, the exercises we do, and so forth. However, at times they can be quite restraining and for me at least, when…
How I Use Lyx to Take Notes
I have a hard time taking notes in class, and I know that a lot of people have this problem as well. I can barely take notes by hand: my handwriting flat out sucks, I find paper inconvenient to carry…
A 3 step plan to getting through the U of T Plague
Ah January. The sun is shining, the snow is glistening, everyone in your lecture is coughing, and you've come down with what might be the actual plague. Never fear! Life at U of T has you covered! Since I seem…
The Pro/Am Open Mic hosted by the Trinity College Comedy Collective
Last Friday I had the opportunity to help organize a hilarious stand-up comedy show with my group the Trinity College Comedy Collective. It was actually our first official event! We've been planning it for months, so, it was nice to see…
Winter Life Hacks (UofT Style)
I would have loved to start this post with the over-used yet always relevant Game of Thrones reference “winter is coming”. Unfortunately however, winter is already here - it’s icing up the sidewalks, freezing the streetcar tracks, and hurting your…
All Over The Place: Travel Experiences at U of T
It’s a new year and a new semester! I was lucky enough to make it home to Alberta for the holiday. Many students on campus also have family close to Toronto. Students who have to stay in the city away…
Self Discovery at OMWHO 2015
Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully everyone’s winter break was amazing and semester 2 is welcoming you back with open arms! The Ontario Model World Health Organization conference (OMWHO) has been my baby for the last few months, and this past weekend,…
When Commitment Becomes Overcommitment
I start out each semester taking six courses, because I hit my head as a child and I don't understand how time works. Despite the fact that it never works out for me, I do it anyway. The beginning of…