Toronto is hot in the summer. SUPER HOT; but the libraries? FREEZING! I camped out in a few to mentally separate libraries for studying and home for anything but studying over the summer (also did it for the free air-conditioning)…
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August Adventures: How To Soak Up the Last Days of Your Toronto Summer
As you read this title, you might be thinking; What? A world exists beyond U of T? I know, shocking! Seriously though, with engaging classes and university events, sometimes it can feel like we’re all in a campus bubble. While…
Top 20 #LifeAtUofT Hacks: The Countdown is ON
The countdown is on! 20 days till school starts — 20 #LifeAtUofT hacks from your favourite student bloggers to help you get ready the right way. 1) Your TCard is more than just a pretty picture! …
BRB – Figuring Out These Acronyms @ UofT
Ah Acorn.. I knew that UofT had a thing for oak trees (in the crest, ACORN and now Quercus; the Latin name for oak tree… but that’s another blogpost itself). I had my own story behind the name ACORN before I found out it stood for Accessible Campus Online Resource Network.
Orientation Week: My Experience
Now that it’s August, and I’ve got the summer blues, it’s safe to say that school is no longer a taboo topic. With course selection and housing under my belt, it’s time to mentally prepare myself for long nights…
A New Cycle – Bicycling on Campus/ in Toronto
The only memories I have of cycling when I was younger were my first tricycle (still have it!), being chased by wild dogs when I tried to learn to bike and trying to bike between joggers; assuming that people would move out of my way when I rung my bell. However, with the guidance of my teammates and cycling daily to and from practice in the Fall and Summer, I can now confidently cycle on the busy streets of Toronto.
Nine truths: Finding Off-Campus Housing
When I chose to study in the metropolis of Toronto, I knew housing wouldn’t be easy. The application process to live in residence was simple and I ended up with a best friend as a roommate. But when second semester…
My work-study period: Q and A, GPA, experience, and success
This week I took questions about Work Study positions on Instagram. Although they are answered there, this post will go more in depth to address those inquiries. Q: Do you need to have a high GPA? A: Not necessarily. While…
Strength Series – Part 1: Explore
“Explore your strengths” is an introductory workshop that focuses on getting to know your top 5 strengths. Before attending the workshop, you complete the online assessment, Clifton Strengths Finder by Strengths Quest, in which you’ll receive a customized report of your top 5 strengths and other useful resources on how to develop them.
My work study experience
Work study positions are posted on the Career Learning Network and are open to most students who meet the minimum course enrolment requirements. These positions are part-time jobs on campus that incorporate learning opportunities for students. Positions for Fall 2018…