This time of year ushers in several new beginnings in Tokyo. It marks the beginning of the University of Tokyo's school year, Japan's fiscal year, and spring, represented in the cherry blossoms (sakura) decorating the city. Friends, families, and co-workers congregate in parks all…
Exam Jam!
I cannot believe we are at the end of the semester already. Last week I had my last classes as a third year (!!!) and now I'm finishing up my last essay and prepping for exams. This past weekend has…
Goodbye!
This is my last post of the year. I thoroughly enjoyed writing these posts every week, even though for the last few weeks I had been struggling with some level of burnout. It is hard to keep a sustained level…
Legacy
We made it! April has finally arrived! I just survived three essays and four exams all in the last two weeks and I don’t even want to know what percentage of my final grade all those tests and assignments were…
Keep Doing What You’re Doing U of T!
This year I’ve written about a lot of different events and initiatives on campus. I got to help host these with different groups on campus, such as the Healthy U Crew, the University of Toronto International Health Program and Juxtaposition…
“One rose, to go please.” How [not] to manage your time.
With the end of the term coming up, I'm struggling to keep my head above water. Between studies, work, being a TA, and co-curricular activities, I've got a rather full plate. And sometimes, it's hard to look out and see…
Osaka’s Social Cuisine
I'm back in Tokyo now. When I'm not busy getting ready for the second semester, I tend to spend my time fantasizing about some of the food I had while on vacation. Of all the dishes I tried, I was most…
What rhymes with U of T? Free!
I think it's a proven fact that we University students love free things as evident by Rachael's post about student deals and discounts and Charles' post about free resources at U of T. This week, here are four more free things that…
All Night Long (Not the Lionel Richie Song)
I don't know if this has occurred to anyone yet, but today is the last day of March! AHHH! The break is so close -- I can taste it! I can't believe this is my last post! Logically then, I've decided to write…
Planning to Procrastinate
I have never felt so emotionally attached to an e-card as the one you see below. Not only do I feel like this victorian lady is my spirit animal, but I also feel as if I may have actually written…