When the term “Varsity” arises on campus many things come to mind—The newspaper, the iconic Varsity arena, and often the Varsity sports players themselves. While U of T isn’t known to be extremely athletic, I was astonished by the level…
Exhaustion, Mid-term Season, and Getting the Grades
Running around campus, trying to manage 5 classes, clubs, work, and professional development leaves little time for leisure as it is. Throw midterms into the mix, and I'm bound to max out by the end of October. Two years of…
U of T Best Buddies: My experience
Since Mental Illness Awareness week falls in October, and there is an increasing emphasis on mental health, I thought it would be fitting to discuss my involvement with an organization that changed my entire perspective on intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Why I Went Part-Time (And Why I Loved It)
Do you ever feel like you’re riding in a car that’s going just a bit too fast? This is how I felt by the time I was finished my second year of studies. People told me that university is for…
Starting a new club
Starting your own club can be a great way to gain leadership skills and get involved on campus. And as a leader, there are some important things that should be taken into consideration before taking off.
The Changing Faces of “Success”
I've found that the tricky thing about defining "success" is how often the idea of success changes. I'm willing to argue that others have this same issue. Sure, people can associate success with money, health, academic marks, and other broad…
The Event Chronicles: URSSU and Jennifer Keesmaat
Between classes and studying this past Monday, I heard about the event, “Our City, Our Future: Students in Conversation with Jennifer Keesmaat," held by the Urban Studies Student Union (URSSU) that evening. As someone (maybe the only person) who’s interested in…
Hart House has a Farm?? – Equinox Trip
"Can I have S'more, please?"
Hart House Debate Club: A New Equity Policy
This week, I learned about an initiative on campus that aims to foster a more equitable space for our diverse student population. Through being a part of the larger blogger team at Student Life, I learned about a new Equity…
It’s Okay to Take a Break
In the spirit of the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur this week, I wanted to take a minute to reflect. This holiday, also known as “The Day of Atonement,” is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur falls exactly…