Places – Page 21 – Life @ U of T

When in Greece…

This reading week I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Athens, Greece through the Faculty of Arts and Science's International Course Module program in conjunction with the Human Biology Department’s Global Health research course. As a Global Health student,…

Over-planning Kills the Magic

I’m sure many of us have spent time swiping through travel blogs, national geographic magazines and even the catalogs of mountain warehouse for hiking and backpacking equipment. Certainly, backpacking has had its Hollywood glamour through many films including Daniel Radcliffe’s…

Finding Off Campus Housing

It's mid way through the semester and for first year students in particular, that means it's time to start looking for places in which you would like to stay for next academic year, whether if it's off or on campus.…

Photo of someone sitting with passport sticking out of pants pocket

Studying Abroad This Summer?

As the semester’s end is quickly approaching and the fresh breath of spring is in the air, this last week’s warm weather has me thinking about summer. A few months ago, I applied for the QES Scholarship which has placements…

Looking at the stage of the Walter Hall auditorium where the U of T Concert Orchestra performed (Faculty of Music)

The Faculty of Music is Pretty Cool.

When most of us think about music events, we think about concerts and shows that might be happening around the city or maybe even by our faculty or program. Chances are, those aren’t free. So, I thought, U of T…

Finding Joy in Faith and Community

For #JoyAtUofT this week, I wanted to write about a place on campus that has brought me a lot of joy – Wycliffe College. Wycliffe College on Hoskin Avenue is home to a library, a beautiful chapel, a refectory, and…

Photograph of windows viewing St. George Street

Joy in Cozy Campus Spots

As a commuter, it has been extremely important for me to find cozy spots on campus so I can sit back and unwind during my long days. Sitting in the library can be daunting, as it makes me feel like…

Don’t search for joy, search for meaning

Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and “Is There Meaning to Life”, the recent dialogue at Convocation Hall (featuring philosopher William Lane Craig, psychology professor Dr. Jordan Peterson, and philosopher and author Dr. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein) made me look at…

Illustrating Joy

In the midst of scary midterms and stressful due dates, a week dedicated to celebrating the joy on campus couldn't come at a better time. In spirit of the Joy at U of T Campaign, I brought the question back…

night time shot of University College in winter

Winter Blues or Campus Views?

It’s that time of the year again. It’s almost always that time of the year in Toronto. Winter. The cold, dark, and short days where everything from your boots to your bag are covered in salt stains from walking around…

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