Places – Page 19 – Life @ U of T

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…

The City as My Classroom – One Programs

Our last class outside the classroom was our "Psychogeographic Walk" in which the goal was to get lost (literally). We created a set of directions such as two lefts then right and stuck to it religiously. We had spent the whole year discovering the city and once you've circled UC two-to-three times, you notice things you often overlook!

Lunch with 30 Strangers – Alumni Events

I met people from across all three UofT campuses in varying disciplines who had come to UofT from Ethiopia, America, India and Cameroon, to name a few. Half of us stayed to help the host, Paul on kitchen-duty while the other half explored the trails and ponds of the 150 acre property. I learnt that Paul was a New College student like me! Everyone kept asking him which year he graduated but he never gave a straight answer.

picnic tables under a tree with homework on them

Sun’s Out, Books Out – Finding Outdoor Study Space

Even though it's near impossible to find plug points outdoors, I personally enjoy disconnecting every once in awhile. All the places above are near libraries and indoor designated work-spaces that I can retreat to if it gets too hot, starts to rain or if there are too many bugs. Despite this, a huge plus about studying outside is that I can snack at anytime without feeling guilty every bite that I sneak in the libraries - shh!

What Your Mother Doesn’t Tell You About… Summer Jobs

Going into my first university summer, the pressure was on. After hearing the buzz around U of T about the incredible importance employers supposedly place on summer roles when hiring after undergrad, I thought my only option was to land…

Bon Voyage

Since this is my final blog, I want to change it up a bit. The setting is no longer in the United Kingdom but in Paris, France instead – well half of it. Last week, my mum and brother came…

The 8k and The End

I DID IT, Y’ALL! I RAN THE 8K THAT I’VE BEEN STRESSING ABOUT ALL YEAR!! I didn’t get much sleep the night before – pre-race jitters always get me. Despite having a stomachache out of sheer nervousness, I tried to…

The Potato Comics: Gentrification

Dear Potato Diary, I recently attended two events on campus that both centered a discussion around a serious issue: Gentrification in Toronto. The first event I went to was the Urban Studies CEL Course Presentation at Innis College. Students taking that…

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

If there's one thing I've learned over the years from singing at open mics is that I ABSOLUTELY dread performing in front of a crowd. I feel like I'm having a seizure throughout the whole performance, I know that because…

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