My experience studying virtually at the University of Western Australia (UWA) has undoubtedly been a unique and enjoyable experience. However, I often wonder how different my experience would’ve been if I studied there in person. One thing is for sure…
Why it’s okay to have an unproductive reading week
Reading week is for getting work done (it’s even implied in the name) but, of all the reading weeks I’ve experienced while at university, it’s probably fair to say they are the time when my productivity is at its lowest.…
Understanding The Varsity from both the inside and outside
My first impressions of The Varsity newspaper was a huge combination of different stories made by some people I didn’t know, and it was an old newspaper at my university. Then I started to see that it was a collection…
My Favourite U of T Library Resources
One of my favourite things about being a U of T student is having access to the U of T library system. The U of T library system is the largest academic library in Canada, with 44 libraries across the…
Remembrance Day, 11th November
On Sunday, I held my own 2-minute silent for Remembrance Sunday as Downing Street and the rest of the UK adapted to making the national event online. It felt strange but a working stop-gap. Over the past few years, it’s…
How I’m Getting Out of the House Every Day
In the summer, I remember leaving the house every day to take walks, explore different neighbourhoods and exercising. But, it's now the middle of the school year, the weather is less warm, and midterms are going strong. So, I’ve found…
Why I decided to do a Virtual Exchange
As I am in the Co-op Management & International Business program at U of T, I have a program requirement to do an exchange term. Due to the current pandemic and travel bans, they provided us with an exception to…
Take a Hike! – No, seriously.
Breathe. I want to take a moment to ask you all, how are you? Really. How are you actually doing? As we approach a season caught in the flurry of final assessments, midterms and exams - it is important to…
I like Fall/Autumn at UofT
Autumn is a time of year when the trees get to look at the flowers and say I can do that too. It's a lot warmer and all-round much more enjoyable than the Winter semester. I wasn't prepared for January…
Getting the Most Out of the Writing Centre
I only started using the Writing Centre recently (now that I’m in my fourth year aah). I wish I’d used this resource earlier but I never thought I had the time for writing appointments. This year, especially now that everything's…