When I moved out of residence in my second year, I realized that my first year of university was confined to a small, campus-wide radius. I moved between classes and libraries, and a bit up and down Bloor Street, but…
My study abroad story
I remember the night I arrived in Berlin. I got to the airport with nothing but the phone number of my soon-to-be roommate. I went over to a payphone and tried calling, but she wasn’t answering. I was already jittery,…
The definitive guide to quad picnics
U of T has many students, many libraries, many squirrels, and many quads. As we begin to cautiously believe that spring might actually be upon us, we also share the desire to pass our days in parks under the sun.…
How to do to-do lists
Do you hear that? It’s the quiet lull of the St. George campus, post-exams — nothing but passing cars, scattered pedestrians, and ringing bicycle bells. The once-packed libraries are peaceful, and the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom. Campus is taking a…
My service learning story
I grew up in Ottawa in a Jewish home. My parents sent me to Hebrew day school and we went to Synagogue most Saturday mornings. On Friday nights, we stayed in for Sabbath dinner, and on Jewish holidays, we celebrated…
So you wrote your last exam… now what?
There's no sweeter feeling than finishing exams. Whether you had one or five, the feeling of total freedom that comes after the last one is pure bliss. For me though, by the time my last exam rolls around I've been…
This is the Part When I Break Free
Well, well, well. It's been about 84 years, but here we are folks. This is my final post on the blog. Thanks for reading. If the Community Crew was One Direction, I'd be Zayn. Api would be Louis. It was…
Soaring, Flying
Ah, my last post on the blog. I really don’t know what path to take with my goodbye. Do I want to end it off with inspiration? Humor? Tears? Motivation? A metaphorical mike-drop? Because let’s be honest, where do I…
POSter Child
Hey kids, it’s springtime! This means the crocuses and snowdrops are coming up, and we may eventually get consistent sun and warmth. For most of us it means exams. And for anyone entering second year or switching programs, it means…
Know your (copy)rights
Thursday, April 23 marks World Book and Copyright Day. The international event was established by UNESCO in 1995 to celebrate books and authors, promote literacy, and raise awareness about copyright. At U of T, students will be working away in…