My name is Peter, and I'm one of the new Life @ U of T bloggers this year. Let me be the first to say hello, unless you have already said hello to your monitor. A quick introduction: I was…
Commuting: The Multitasking Edition
Like most students here at the University of Toronto, I am a commuter student. As such, I spend a large portion of my time every day on our city's treasure: the TTC. Unlike many of my peers though, my commute…
Getting Oriented at First Nations House
Despite its name, First Nations House (FNH) is more than a house – it’s a home for Aboriginal students on campus. Located in North Borden House just off of Spadina Circle, FNH is run by the Office of Aboriginal Student…
Denying Distraction: Turning Off Your Cellphone for Class
I am the first person to admit that I have a problem. More accurately, an addiction. My name is Rachael and I am addicted to my cell phone. Not in the unhealthy “I’m going to cry if my cell phone…
Club Community!
This past week, Amie flawlessly captured the essence of Club’s Fair in her latest post. There were smiling faces, people learning about new clubs that interested them, and loads of students all looking to get involved in their university campus.…
Cupcakes and Community at the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office
What does every safe haven need? Cupcakes. Well, cupcakes and a welcoming staff and student group. This week, the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office, together with Kickstart 2014, held what might be one of the most delicious orientation events this…
Explore Toronto: Islands Edition
Happy September everybody! Even though there are leaves falling off the tree outside my window I refuse to believe that fall is coming and am trying to do as many summer activities as possible! This past week I took a…
Student Life News
Hello! Throughout the year, we will be reporting news and events that are taking place on campus to showcase the programs and services available to students. Stay tuned! If you have an event that you would like us to cover,…
The Orientation Week Parade!
As I type, I am just about to wrap up my third Orientation Week at Trinity College – a lovely place that I call home. Many people still ask me: “Ondiek, why do you do this to yourself?” Well, it’s…
TIFF: The Student Edition
The arrival of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) means a couple of things; All the Starbucks in the city will suddenly be filled with people clad in all black and over-sized sunglasses. There will be groups of people waiting in Yorkville, often…