As I walked past my house door, bidding goodbye to my family, my dog, my friends, and lastly, my country, I realized a lot of things. I did not have answers to the who, what, and when that came to…
6 Free/Cheap Things to Do in Toronto
Summer in Toronto would have to be my favourite time of the year. Here are six affordable things to add to your summer bucket list.
Jess and Sammi’s First Wen-Do Class Experience
Wen Do is a Canadian self-defence program designed for women, for women. Throughout the year, the Community Safety Office hosts free self-defence classes for U of T students, staff, and faculty. On May 31st, Jess and Sammi went to their…
Summer Roll (Vietnamese Spring Roll) Recipe
I love ordering fresh spring rolls at Vietnamese restaurants. Here’s how to make summer rolls at home, just in time for summer!
I tried a Self-Care Activity a Day for Five Days
Typically, my summers contain juggling summer school and work, with little time to focus on myself. After feeling a sense of burnout from being in school for four years straight, I made it a goal this summer to actually take…
Learning about Cultures through Electives
While at U of T we have the ability to take electives outside of our own field of study, which can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself and others around the world. If you’re an incoming student…
First time chatting with a Program Advisor
With my second year wrapping up, it’s finally dawning on me that I am officially half way through my undergrad. Which is ridiculous and hard to believe because a part of me feels as if I just graduated high school…
Five Lessons for My First-Year Self
As a soon-to-be U of T graduate in June, here are five pieces of advice for my first-year self.
Confidence Boosting Tips from being in The Festival of Dance
On March 31st, I had the honour to perform among other U of T dancers at Canada’s largest university dance festival—the Festival of Dance. This is a show performed annually at Hart House, and it would be in-person for the…
How I Got My First Work-Study Job
While I can’t recommend the Work Study program enough, the process of job searching can be stressful! To hopefully make applying less overwhelming, in this blog post, I’ll break down my step-by-step process of applying and getting hired for my first Work-Study position.