A couple weeks ago, I attended a ULead workshop on how to set goals during the pandemic. ULead workshops provide basic coaching services on matters related to running clubs, organization, and personal life coaching. They are super easy to sign…
Category: People
Scheduled Stress Breaks: Do They Work?
A few weeks ago I came across the idea that scheduled stress breaks can actually help deal with the feeling of being overwhelmed by stress. I wasn’t sure if a stress break would work but I thought I might as…
A student’s perspective of the King’s College Circle, Front Campus, changes at U of T
There’s a huge transformation called the ‘Landmark Project’ happening to Front Campus or King’s College Circle. In front of University College, there’s a whole load of construction for the foreseeable future. From plans of removing the road to adding sustainable…
Academic Success and Imposter Syndrome
Over Reading Week I attended an Academic Success workshop on Imposter Syndrome titled “Learning from Failure and Challenge”. This is one of a group of workshops in U of T Student Life’s “Learning How to Learn” series. These Academic Success…
U of T’s New Pen Pal Initiative
This year it’s easy to feel disconnected from friends and, at the same time, it’s been exhausting to keep in contact via Zoom. Something that I really miss about in-person classes is the little conversations I used to have with…
Why self-care should be celebrated more
There’s a phrase that you’ll probably know and it’s helped me appreciate what’s around me. We seem to do touristy things everywhere but where we live. Then people come do things we hadn’t ever done or haven’t thought of. Now,…
Getting Creative With My Free Time
As a student who does not have a lot of free time, I came to the realization that how I spend my free time is really important to create the work-life balance that I need. In the past, my breaks…
Meet My Four Pets for #JoyatUofT!
This week is #JoyatUofT week! We’re celebrating all that brings us joy as we navigate the crazy journey that is being a university student. Today I wanted to introduce you to my pets. My pets are definitely what brings me…
How music brings me #joyatUofT and how it helps with online school
It’s good to know what keeps us relaxed and ourselves. For me, I’m glad I love listening to music. It helps keep me grounded and yet I can still dream. #joyatUofT for me represents the self-care that I take for…
How I Deal with Six Courses
This semester I am attempting to take SIX art-sci courses (and pass them!) We’re only a few weeks into the semester and I already feel drowned by work, but I’m not ready to give up yet. The workload can be…