One of the first pieces of advice I was given when I got to university was, “Make sure you get as much work experience as possible before you graduate.” Seeing as I’ll be graduating shortly, I’ve been taking this advice…
#FridayReads Roundup: Black History Month
7 books to celebrate Black History and storytelling
Why networking is scary-but doesn’t have to be
So, I don’t know about you, but networking terrifies me. Not that I’ve actually ever done it much (you know, because I’m terrified.) There’s something so intimidating about approaching random strangers and having a conversation, especially when it’s someone who…
Learning to be an authentic leader: Leading Together 2019
Waking up before 10am can be quite the struggle, especially on the weekends. But for a laid back student leadership conference at Hart House, I’ll easily make an exception. Even on a chilly Saturday during winter. And although I didn’t catch some extra zzz’s, I did catch some new ideas and inspiration.
So You Want To Study Abroad?
We’ve all seen pictures and heard stories of friends travelling for a semester of university—but just exactly how attainable is this experience? What is the process? Am I ready to live alone in Europe? All questions I asked myself before…
How to talk to professors about accommodations
Having accommodations available at your fingertips has the potential to help students with disabilities succeed in their academic and personal lives, but this can only be done with collaborative effort. One of the most important steps in using your accommodations…
Bell Let’s Talk: Building a Support Network on Campus
I have a super power. When I’m a part of a group chat with more than four people, if I say something, the conversation immediately stops. Sometimes for two months (not an exaggeration). I wish I were kidding. Perhaps it’s…
A Wannabe Coffee Connoisseur’s Favourite Coffee around Campus
Ahh, Coffee. Arguably the water replacement of college students, the smell of a good cup of coffee is the best thing to start my day with. While I’m no professional connoisseur, I do have an appreciation for a freshly ground…
My Experience at DemocracyXChange
DemocracyXChange is an annual summit for Canada’s emerging democracy sector, consisting of various panels and presentations. Through my position at CCP, I was fortunate enough to attend and help out! I was at an open space event beforehand and then…
MSE101 – My First Engineering Class
When I told my nuclear engineering friend at UOIT that U of T puts a professor on a bed of nails annually for a course, he thought I meant figuratively.