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…
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Wakatshennón:ni (I am happy)
It’s the time of the year where the snow keeps falling and spring’s warmth seems far away, where midterms are almost here, yet the end is months away. It can turn you into a bit of a hermit and an…
Talk to your profs: Beyond the course
I’m in my third year now and I don’t know if the existential crisis has hit you yet but it’s been pretty real for me. It’s terrifying to think about how we’re going to be out of this routine soon.…
It’s all related
One of the advantages of being at University is the diverse range of courses we can explore. Doing multiple programs and/or having breadth requirements makes you realise that the lines between each field are much more blurred than we thought.…
When Theory meets Reality on Opioids: An interview with Laurie and Hayley
About a month ago before winter break, I had the pleasure of interviewing two of your fellow U of T peers in the Pharmacology program about a course they took last semester: “PCL389H1:Understanding the Role of Pharmacology & Toxicology in…
Stepping Outside of My Academic Comfort Zone
I’m sure you’ve all seen the ‘Math Lady’ meme. You know, this one: Well, that’s me. (Not actually, but how I feel when I hear things like “formulas” and “equations.”) I’ve always done well in the arts, English, music…
Course evaluations end tomorrow — Do them. Now.
You probably have three unread course evaluation emails and you probably zoned out when your professor mentioned it was open in class. Well, I’m going to tell you why the ten minutes you take out of your day to finish…
Missing Deadlines 😟
What happens when you miss a deadline? I’ve always prided myself in being one of those people who isn’t often late, who doesn’t miss assignments and always has the ability to manage their time effectively. Well, guess what? I missed…
How I Developed My Writing Skills
I have always loved English classes and writing, whether creative or essay-based. Throughout high school, the writing process was relatively natural for me. However, I took an English course in my first year that challenged me to amp up my…
Office Hours — make the most of it!
Now that we’re more than halfway through reading week, it’s worth thinking about how we’re going to use the next couple of weeks — we don’t have many of them left! A good place to start is office hours. You…