Almost two years ago, I jumped on a plane from Vancouver to Toronto. I didn’t know a single person who was going to the University of Toronto, which was super scary. But, after a couple weeks in residence, I realized…
Category: Student Life
Extracurriculars Are No Stress!
I know it’s still summer, but I’m sure a lot of people are already thinking about what clubs they can join during the school year! This is my experience with U of T’s extracurriculars. Finding the Right Club I know…
How Can U of T Help You Find Off-Campus Housing? An Interview with Student Life Officer Katrina Persad
Last week, I sat down and chatted with Katrina Persad, Student Life Officer, Housing Education & Outreach. Katrina’s job is to provide students with information while they navigate Toronto’s rental market. Even though I love living off-campus, it can also…
Dealing With Food Allergies At University
Coming to university with severe food allergies was one of the things I was most worried about. I have a long list of food allergies and finding the right places to eat can be tricky! Sharing a kitchen and eating…
My favourite study places
One of my favourite things about the St. George campus at U of T is the incredible architecture. No matter which part of the campus I’m at, I can always find a nice building nearby to settle down to complete…
How Living Off-Campus Changed the Game For Me
After one year of living in residence at Victoria College, I moved into an apartment for my second year of university. Though finding a place was challenging, living off-campus was the best thing I could have done. It changed the…
Keeping my balance
We’ve all heard the saying “balance is key”, but recently I can’t stop thinking about what the key to balance could be. I hear things such as “work hard, play hard”, but don’t often unpack what it means. We probably…
How to Access Counselling Services at U of T
Last spring, after years of struggling with my mental health and feeling like I could never change, I finally decided to take the plunge and start counselling services. Being a U of T student with limited money, on-campus services seemed…
The Roar of Residence Life
Moving away from home can be a big change. I lived in residence for two years, and for me, it felt a lot like sleep-away camp. It was super fun and there were always lots of people around. The experience…
Cooking (for students!)
If two years ago you would’ve asked me if I could live alone, I might have just laughed at you. I knew the time would eventually come, but I felt like I wasn’t ready at all. If you’re about to…