Places – Life @ U of T

Fall Campus Day 2023

Yashvit and Selina were actively involved with Fall Campus Day this year. While Yashvit served as a Student Ambassador working closely with University College, Selina volunteered to be a Tour Guide for the day, showing prospective students and their parents…

A Multi-Faith Experience: Shabbat Dinner

Shabbat is the Jewish Day of Rest that lasts from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday. I had the chance to participate in a Shabbat dinner with fellow Storyteller, Sammi, as part of the Multi-Faith Centre's Interfaith Meals series.…

Here Are Four Ways to Use Generative AI

Do you ever wonder how powerful generative AI is? I did, and now I make complete use of it, too! There are several ways that I use artificial intelligence in daily life, such as: 1. Checking what a student schedule…

A Study Abroad in France

Recently, I had a chance to chat with one of my friends, Grace, who had the chance to study abroad earlier this year. One of the things I really wish I had the chance to do during university is go…

Keep It Balanced

Ever wondered how we, as Digital Storytellers, curate content for you and attend lectures, too? Here are the answers: Jessica: "I try to keep it balanced by doing one thing a day that makes me happy. It can be easy…

Libraries at the University of Toronto

The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. ~ Albert Einstein Before ending my first year, I went around campus asking students about where they spend the maximum amount of time in a…

Housing Experience: Living Off-Campus

I never imagined living off-campus right from the beginning of first year. At first, I was scared about something that turned out to be the best decision of my life. In 2022, when U of T resumed all in-person lectures…

Various gardens, with flowers, cat sniffing flowers, Sammi Herlich in garden

Finding Calm in Toronto Gardens

Toronto is a city of hustle and bustle, so when you add the beautiful summer sun into the mix it can be a challenge to find anywhere that’s not sporting a crowd of people. Who else waited in absurd lines…

Collage of a Candlelight Concert, Jess walking down a set of outdoor stairs, Cafe 23, and CNE at night. TEXT: Toronto Summer Bucket List

6 Free/Cheap Things to Do in Toronto

Summer in Toronto would have to be my favourite time of the year. Here are six affordable things to add to your summer bucket list.

Learning about Cultures through Electives

While at U of T we have the ability to take electives outside of our own field of study, which can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself and others around the world. If you’re an incoming student…

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