“You’re struggling with this because it is hard.” This was one the things that stuck with me from last weekend. I attended the Fresh Start Conference, an annual one-day event dedicated to getting students back on their feet after a…
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Work-Life Balance on Exchange?
The term “Work-life balance” is increasingly used to describe a fully employed adult, who drudges through an 8-hour work day, but also is able to come home to spend time with their spouse and children. While I am FAR from…
#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!
Surprising benefits of exercising outside in the winter
So, I’ve never been a huge fan of the cold. There’s something just slightly off-putting about your tears freezing in your eyes and your nose constantly running—I don’t know, maybe it’s just me. This winter has not been going easy…
Networking and Making Connections- For the First Year Student
As a first-year student who’s at the bottom of the undergraduate food chain, networking and career fairs can sound distant and intimidating. But, it doesn’t have to be. It’s never too early to start preparing for the future, and getting…
Making POSt and Making Friends
We all have one or two people that we ALWAYS see in almost all our classes. Most of the time, it’s obvious to both parties; but it can be nerve wrecking to go up to them and ask “What’s your POSt?”
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…
Next Steps & My Quest to Find an Internship
One of the first pieces of advice I was given when I got to university was, “Make sure you get as much work experience as possible before you graduate.” Seeing as I’ll be graduating shortly, I’ve been taking this advice…
How to talk to professors about accommodations
Having accommodations available at your fingertips has the potential to help students with disabilities succeed in their academic and personal lives, but this can only be done with collaborative effort. One of the most important steps in using your accommodations…
A Night Class Survival Guide for Winter
As a first-year student, night class is something that is completely unknown to me, as classes throughout my life have always been an early affair. University is a totally different story, where waitlists and full schedules sometimes lead to sitting…