My physics teacher in Grade 12 who is a U of T alum told me that "There's no such thing as a free lunch" - i.e. nothing in life comes free, you need to work for it. My friend Danielle…
Six Strategies for a Splendid Snow Day
As it seems to be the trend this semester, snow days are upon us. While the weather has not been completely in our favour, that doesn’t mean we need to be grey as well! Although I’m not currently in Toronto,…
#JoyatUofT: Campus Involvement and The Importance of Community
Hey everyone! This marks the first day of #JoyatUofT week, an initiative to spread happiness and meaningful reflection on what brings you joy. It’s especially important at this time of the year when it’s cold outside, midterm season is in…
#JoyatUofT: Mindfulness during Midterms
Having free drop-in sessions on campus allows students to take a break from their work and come back with a clearer mind. It also provides an environment for beginners to practice with guidance of instructors. It’s a pretty cool thing to have on campus!
How I Prepared For Exchange
Coming at you live from Gare de L’est Station in Paris after just missing my train for a weekend trip, I don’t feel as though I’m prepared for exchange—but is readiness really the issue? After a 30-minute phone call rant…
New Semester, New Opportunities! (Coverage on the Grant Info Night)
Hello everyone and welcome back to school! I’m super excited for this semester because there is a lot coming up (both CCP and otherwise) that I know will be very exciting and will provide a lot of great opportunities for…
So You Want To Plan an Event?
This past Monday I ran my first event at U of T, White Supremacy and the Alt-Right: Community Leaders and Our Response to Hate Groups in Canada. As the title suggests, the subject isn’t light, but it’s a conversation I thought…
My LDR with Clubs at U of T
One of my favourite parts about being a university student is taking part in clubs on campus. Back at U of T, I participate in the UTJA (University of Toronto Japan Association), and PCJS (Peace, Conflict, and Justice Society). While…
Start Thinking About ARW!
So what is ARW? ARW stands for Alternative Reading Week and it is an program offered by the Center for Community Partnerships, which allows UofT students to immerse themselves in different community projects in the city for three days during…
No Trick, Just Treat @ 21 Sussex Clubhouse
There’s usually a nice assortment of tea, and a jar of candy on the coffee table, just saying.