First years have a lot of options for courses at U of T, and the Margaret McMillan Trinity One program is one of the options available, alongside the various First Year Seminars available for students. This past year, I was…
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Having a Fresh Start
“You’re struggling with this because it is hard.” This was one the things that stuck with me from last weekend. I attended the Fresh Start Conference, an annual one-day event dedicated to getting students back on their feet after a…
Work-Life Balance on Exchange?
The term “Work-life balance” is increasingly used to describe a fully employed adult, who drudges through an 8-hour work day, but also is able to come home to spend time with their spouse and children. While I am FAR from…
#JoyatUofT: Mindfulness during Midterms
Having free drop-in sessions on campus allows students to take a break from their work and come back with a clearer mind. It also provides an environment for beginners to practice with guidance of instructors. It’s a pretty cool thing to have on campus!
One Last Time: Things to Do Before I Graduate
What’s on your bucket list of things to do at U of T?
The Ultimate Showdown: Expectations vs. Reality
Sometimes you order a sandwich, and instead of getting satisfying, carb-y deliciousness you get a slice of cheddar between two soggy pieces of Wonderbread: the kind of meal that makes anyone who went to Fyre Festival jealous. Let’s face it:…
Surviving Exam Season: Japan Edition
On January 28th at 10:00 PM JST, I jumped for joy and started playing “Freedom! ‘90” on full blast. At this moment, I submitted the final assignment of my first semester at the University of Tokyo. Due to the different…
Making POSt and Making Friends
We all have one or two people that we ALWAYS see in almost all our classes. Most of the time, it’s obvious to both parties; but it can be nerve wrecking to go up to them and ask “What’s your POSt?”
Next Steps & My Quest to Find an Internship
One of the first pieces of advice I was given when I got to university was, “Make sure you get as much work experience as possible before you graduate.” Seeing as I’ll be graduating shortly, I’ve been taking this advice…
Experiencing Experiential Learning
Let’s face it: student life involves a lot of textbook reading and lecture listening. While these are both important skills to hone in on, they aren’t the only ones that are worthwhile. They are also not the only ways to…