When I told my nuclear engineering friend at UOIT that U of T puts a professor on a bed of nails annually for a course, he thought I meant figuratively.
Experiencing Experiential Learning
Let's face it: student life involves a lot of textbook reading and lecture listening. While these are both important skills to hone in on, they aren't the only ones that are worthwhile. They are also not the only ways to…
Being Friends with Grad Students
"I'm in first year too! First year of graduate school..."
Moving On and Getting Over
In artist John Mayer's hit song, “Moving on and getting over, are not the same it seems to me…I’ve got to get over," Mr. Mayer makes transitions sound romantic and melodious. But his lyrics fail to touch on the difficulties…
Fourth Year Restlessness
My first year at U of T has started to feel like it happened a long time ago, even though it hasn't been that long at all. Between then and now, there have been many syllabi, essay drafts, and lectures.…
2018 in 5 words
If you had to pick 5 words to sum up your year, what would they be?
Weekly Worries: Will I Still Fit In With My High School Friends?
Now that exam season is coming to an end, winter holidays are fast approaching. Some people choose to spend the time relaxing around the city, while others visit family and friends. I am one of the latter- every year, I’ve…
Leading in Ottawa: Leadership Exchange 2018
The Leadership Exchange is a 5-day excursion (during Fall reading week) to Ottawa, where U of T students can learn about different leadership styles, theories, and practices by visiting different settings in Canada’s capital. I had the pleasure of interviewing…
Why is My Circle of Friends Smaller in University?- Dealing with the Transition from High School
Friends. Whether you consider yourself to be an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, friends act as a major support system here at university. They're the ones who you grab coffee with before a 9 am class, the ones who…
Come together – for Leading Together 2019
The Leading Together conference is coming to Hart House next semester, on January 12, 2019, and open to ALL students.
Get ready for a day of inspiring workshops, keynotes, reflection and wellness sessions, networking, good discussions and good food!