Aaniin! I hope this blog post finds you all well especially as we delve into colder weather. I feel as though the city is constantly oscillating between two seasons—winter and construction. As many of you may already know, the university…
Category: Student Life
Managing Thoughts and Behaviours: I Attended Workshops and They Were Helpful
I didn’t know there were Health and Wellness Workshops until a few weeks ago. Or maybe I did, and the concept passed through my head, probably with the thoughts of “I’m too busy for that.” It wasn’t until my counsellor…
Surviving the Winter at U of T
December 21 marks the first official day of winter, but U of T students are already facing the wrath of cold winds, piles of snow, and longer commutes. Winter truly tests my tolerance level, but I have a few strategies…
Starting again after Reading Week
First week back and I feel I’m already struggling to keep up. During Reading Week, I decided to take a break for myself, and unfortunately I was not as productive as I had hoped I’d be. However, I must admit…
Speaking to Power: An Event Dedicated to Effective Communication
“FIVE RULES TO WRITING: Don’t think. Keep your hand moving. Don’t censor. Write the worst crap possible. You don’t have to share.” When I entered the room for last week’s Speaking to Power event, this was the first thing I…
I Got My Flu Shot on Campus!
It’s only getting colder. Expect more sniffles and coughs to come. Flu season has arrived. The flu is very different from a cold and can be spread through respiratory droplets when someone infected coughs around you. The flu shot is…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
I never thought there’d be a day when I didn’t want to go to South Korea. As I’m composing this blog post on a flight from HKG to ICN, I have mixed feelings about returning to Seoul. Not because I…
3 Hacks on Surviving 9 am Classes
It’s no surprise that 9:00 am classes are my least favourite. The commute is slower, the weather is gloomy and cold, and everyone is drained of energy. To make matters worse, my commute to campus is around an hour and…
How We Do It: Staying Active As Students
I interrogate (I mean, interview) some fellow first-years about how they’re staying active while staying on top of academics.
Skating for the First Time at MoveU’s Scary Skate
I didn’t actually know how to skate when I showed up at MoveU’s Scary Skate on Halloween. (I still don’t.) I’ve wanted to go ice skating for a while now, ever since I’d known that it was a possibility (and…