Life @ U of T

Homemade Gift Ideas to Send Friends

This year birthdays have been a little different–we can’t really celebrate in person and gift giving is more complicated too, especially with some friends living overseas and the price of shipping! Recently I’ve been sending letters with a few little…

Tips and resources for international students for Winter 2021

In what feels like a lifetime ago, I was at the Toronto airport in June departing the city for an indefinite time. It’s now been multiple holidays and birthdays since and I do hope that it is getting better day…

How I Stay Connected To My Peers Despite COVID-19

Here’s how I stay connected to my peers despite COVID-19.

An Introduction to Community Action Groups: Bringing Students Together to Support their Communities

As we inch closer and closer to 2021, here at the Centre for Community Partnerships, we are hard at work preparing for the various events and opportunities available to support student life. With that being said, I think it’s about…

4 Ways to Enjoy a Winter Day

The transition from a fall coat to a full-on winter jacket marks the true beginning of winter¾well, to me at least. With the recent drop in temperatures from this week, I’ve donned my winter coat and accepted that it’s probably…

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Teamwork and Friendships in an Online Setting

The one thing I was extremely worried about at the start of the semester was making new friends, maintaining old friendships and performing well in group projects or activities that required teamwork. As a person, that thrives in physical spaces…

Attending The Access and Inclusion Peer Program Session

The University of Toronto is home to students from numerous ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Even despite its notable diversity, racialized students, like myself, often find themselves feeling isolated and underrepresented in traditional academic settings. As a result, I often…