During my first and second year at university, I never really had to plan my class schedule. I simply examined the Academic Calendar and took the courses that were suggested to me, based on program requirements. When I entered my…
Living on Campus VS Commuting
During my first year at university, I spent more than 4 hours everyday commuting. This year I spent 20 minutes. I want to share my experience navigating through this decision since many UofT students commute every year. When I was…
Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture on “Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism”. The session was facilitated Dr. Shari Golberg, a team lead in the Ministry of Labor, Training and Skills Department who has also worked in academia and…
My 5 tips in getting involved as a first-year
Getting involved is sometimes hard. The searching process is awkward and difficult. I’m no expert in this, but I’ll share my 5 tips as a first year in getting involved in the school community. Familiarize yourself with CLNx I spent…
Balancing School…and a Relationship
I’ve had my fair dose of advice for balancing work and play, making time for friends while in school, remembering hobbies during times of stress. But balancing school while in a relationship? It’s something I’ve yet to address. Yet, it’s…
End of Term!
Midterm season is upon us and as is customary, most of us are drowning in assignments, quizzes, and essays. Its almost the end of the term, the final stretch of the year and all of us are trying quite desperately…
Living in Residence as an Upper Year: What You Need to Know
If you’re an international student or a student that requires accommodation for the academic year, you may be considering your housing options for next fall. And if you’ve lived in residence this year, you may consider re-applying for next year.…
Getting #ExamReady with 6 Courses
I was determined to graduate in June and when I realized I would need to take six courses to do so this semester, I decided to bite the bullet and do what I needed to do. However, it has made…
You’re not alone when it comes to procrastinating
As we’re approaching our finals, let’s get #ExamReady. This week, I want to talk about procrastination and motivation. We all procrastinate on some things. Procrastination doesn’t only happen academically, it can also happen to other things that are important (laundry,…
Exam Ready with Accessibility Services
With exams being right around the corner, staff and students at UofT have set up a great range of resources and facilities for a smooth transition into the exam season. Whenever I study on campus, I see people finishing assignments,…