So earlier this month I (along with many of you other U of T students) dished out a whopping $106 for my monthly TTC Metropass. As I sadly saw that money drift away never to be seen again, I had…
Reflections on First Year at U of T
Seeing as how the school year is rapidly coming to an end, I thought it might be apt to share the experiences had this year by one of the university's newest members — a first year student. In pursuit of…
exam jammin’
Hey U of T! Hope this week wasn't too stressful for you. Remember, only a few more weeks until you get to dance your way out of the Exam Centre. Yes, it's a dreadful paradox. Freedom is so close, but…
The Numbers Game
I often hear myself telling friends that university is a numbers game. Some weeks it is simply impossible to finish all the required readings and assignments. Often, we're forced to choose one task over another. The equations and ratios that are…
Dear Mom and Dad:
The other day, my mother walked into my room and saw me sleeping next to my laptop, with a textbook as my pillow surrounded by laundry to be done, paper plates to be thrown away and garbage yet to be taken…
So that’s how the pros do it..
Have you ever watched professional athletes on TV in awe, wondering how on earth their bodies could be so fast and strong? Watching them amazes me, and I’ve often wondered what goes on behind the scenes – what do they…
Councils and Unions
Since election season is underway, I've decided to dedicate a few posts to explaining the who's who of different structures, unions, groups and councils on campus. Last week I talked about the different student government structures each college has, and…
In Honour of the Women In Our Lives
This Friday is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate the progress made thus far for women’s equality and emancipation. But the work is far from done and IWD should also serve as a reminder that we, as a society,…
From Spectating to Participating: the time to get involved is now
With the first week of March now upon us, we students are entering that proverbial 'crunch time' of late nights, libraries, and fancy lattes to help us cope with it all. And this year, more than most, seems to have…
Getting Out of a Rut
“...And when you're in a Slump, you're not in for much fun. Un-slumping yourself is not easily done...” - Dr. Seuss, Oh The Places You’ll Go University has a structure associated with it. A process and solidity that many find…