Here’s a little secret: I hate the gym. It’s full of sweat, humidity and dirty towels. Though what I loathe the most about the gym most is exercising in public. Of course, I’ve found some loopholes to help conquer my…
Essay Writing Dos and Don’ts
Warning: Now entering Essay Alley, a two-month span of the academic year known for an increase in essay-related stress, anxiety, and all out no-good-not-niceness. Luckily, the unofficial U of T Essay Writing Dos and Don’ts is here to help. (Have…
How to Live Alone
I'm pretty sure that one person can be an island. In fact, ahead of my moving out alone to a near-campus apartment, I was certain of it. I have never lived alone and so to avoid starving (or at least…
Nuit Blanche (or “White Night” for all you hipsters)
Every October, Nuit Blanche tends to do a really good job advertising on subways and street corners, enough so that every year hordes of people come out to cover the streets in crazy crowds filled with "art-goers" looking for the…
In which successful teaching and successful learning aren’t so different.
The professor plays a huge part in the quality of our university experience. Professors can bring to life the driest of semesters, but can also drain all excitement we might have had about classes. I’ve had plenty of great professors…
6 Ways to Stay On Top of Your Studies!
Last year, I got used to luxuriously paced full-year courses where the first assignments weren't due until 4 months into the school year. This September, I got the syllabus for my first semester-long course and became overwhelmed. I had assignments…
Mindful eating: an approach to cause a gut reaction
“Watch what you eat” is the old adage given to anyone wishing to be healthier. Most people interpret the phrase using what as the keyword, and thus understand it as being more sensitive about the nutritional value and portion size of meals.…
Sweating: Another Thing You Can Do With Friends
Goals are easy to make, and easy to break. So I sometimes slump into the habit of multitasking in order to cram everything in my schedule. Every time I multi-task, I end up doing everything in a mediocre way. Yet,…
Shall We Go Out to the Theatre?
Last week I went to Hart House Theatre to see the play Bone Cage. Written by Catherine Banks, it's a picture of Canadian youth, chilling, sad, funny, and poetic. It’s one thing to be a Canadian youth, another to see…
TEDxToronto: The Choices We Make
The fifth annual TEDxToronto conference, themed The Choices We Make, was held last Thursday at the Royal Conservatory of Music. The mix included innovators like U of T's own Director of Urban Design, Rodolphe el-Khoury, who showcased IM BLANKY…