Since in-person classes have been cancelled and social distancing is really important at this time, I’ve been staying home every day. Of course, this is very new to me, so I thought I would share how I keep myself busy…
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Toilet Paper, CR/NCR and Living Life Online
How’s everyone holding up? I don’t know about you but this has been the longest week of my life. My family has unfortunately joined in with the obsession of toilet paper, and surprisingly enough having 80 rolls of toilet paper…
My Favourite Exercise For Soothing Anxious Thoughts
With the craziness of the past week, I’ve definitely had many moments of feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. Throughout hard times like this, I think it’s more important than ever to sooth anxious thoughts and think rationally. Even though things…
Coming back home
During uncertain times like these, it’s easy to feel lost. A year ago, while planning my semester abroad, if anyone would have told me or even suggested that something like this was going to happen, I would’ve laughed it off.…
Staying Safe and Staying Sane
As everyone knows, life as a UofT student has changed drastically. In a matter of days everything has been shifted online and social distancing has become the new norm. These are scary times and uncertainty has caused so much panic…
Re-assessing my Goals for the Term
This semester has taken an unexpected turn and I hope you are all safe and healthy. These times are stressful, and a lot of things have changed very quickly, which can take a mental toll. Along with this stress comes…
Healing with Yoga
Before the cancellations of classes and events, I was able to attend one of the final events at the Multi-Faith Centre. The ‘Healing with Yoga Event’ was a trauma-informed practice, that is specifically catered toward those who have experienced or…
2 am Thoughts? Ways to Improve Your Sleep
I find it hard to fall asleep sometimes, especially when it’s a busy week and I have a lot to think about. What’s my schedule like tomorrow? Am I done all my readings? I often find myself lying in bed…
Heads up: There’s a New Bubble Tea Place Near Campus!
A couple days ago I was invited by YGO Lab to try their bubble tea with my friend Kate. YGO Lab is a bubble tea place I’ve been to before—I love bubble tea, and with YGO Lab’s convenient location near…
Semesters Abroad and Changing expectations
This week, I decided to share a short interview with a friend of mine from U of T who was also doing a semester abroad. Hope you enjoy this short reflection piece! Abby: Studied at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore…