When I chose to attend U of T I knew it wouldn't be cheap, but my young adolescent self didn’t consider the woes of rent costs, hydro bills and trips home. With the neighbourhood of Yorkville adjacent to my first-year…
Checking In With Yourself
Whenever there's a change in seasons, I tend to get introspective. To me, autumn in particular always feels like one chapter ending and another beginning. Maybe it has something to do with the change in sunlight, the temperature fluctuating, or…
How To Do (Or Not Do) Your Readings
It was the first time I had ever been in Con Hall. All of the seats were packed, and the sound of chatter echoed throughout the massive Victorian building. The girl I was talking to was a fourth year Drama…
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…
Everyday is Like The First Day of School
A few years back, my high school held an informative panel discussion in letting grade 12 students in on the secrets of University. As I sat among my group of friends, I attempted to focus as my head span from…
Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
If you’re a bit like me, then you probably have an “I CAN DO IT ALL! NOTHING AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME! HAHA!” attitude towards life sometimes. And, if you’re a bit like me, then you already know that…
Registering with Accessibility Services: The What, Why, and How
Registering with Accessibility Services has countless benefits, even if you never end up using your accommodations. You are evaluated on your specific needs and given certain accommodations that will make life easier for you as you head down your unique…
25 Hours in a Day – Making Time for Everything
"While everyone is sacrificing sleep to get ahead of the game, sleep to actually get ahead of the game" - Having three classes back-to-back is not fun (especially around lunch time). Even if the buildings are next to each other..
It Gets Easier: Second Year Discoveries
After my guide to meeting people in first year last week, I thought it would only be fitting to discuss my experience as a second-year student. Firstly, a question to the audience: Should second year students (or any upper years for…
To all the ways to join a club
The start of another school year is upon us, and clubs are getting ready to recruit. With so many to choose from, I remember being in my first year, overwhelmed by all the clubs out there to join. But there's…