The girl sat at her desk. Behind her, the ceiling light flickered. Outside, the wind screamed. With a sudden loud buzz, the light died, leaving the room in total darkness, save for the glow of the white screen that kept…
Planning for a Productive Summer After First Year
First Year for me is nearing completion, which feels crazy since it has only been a few months since the newness of frosh week. For me, the summer after is a weird place to be. Waiting for POST results can…
Networking and Making Connections- For the First Year Student
As a first-year student who's at the bottom of the undergraduate food chain, networking and career fairs can sound distant and intimidating. But, it doesn't have to be. It's never too early to start preparing for the future, and getting…
A Night Class Survival Guide for Winter
As a first-year student, night class is something that is completely unknown to me, as classes throughout my life have always been an early affair. University is a totally different story, where waitlists and full schedules sometimes lead to sitting…
What Makes a Fullfilling 2019? You.
The new year is here, after what many would call a mediocre year. When reflecting on the last year, we often point out downfalls in society, and pin the disappointing parts of the year on anything but ourselves, to avoid facing the…
A Reflection of the First Semester of First Year
The first semester has come and gone, so fast that it just seems like a blur. For a first year student, it is surprising how far I've come since the end of August. In terms of my academic, social, and…
Why is My Circle of Friends Smaller in University?- Dealing with the Transition from High School
Friends. Whether you consider yourself to be an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, friends act as a major support system here at university. They're the ones who you grab coffee with before a 9 am class, the ones who…
Resources to Help With Your Studies- and Where to Find Them
As a first-year student that is struggling to end the semester with decent grades, it can be easy to feel like studying is something that should be done entirely alone. However, the university has so many resources that can be…
Winter is Coming- Surviving the Oncoming Cold Weather
Reading week is over folks, and so is the joy of seeing the leaves change colour. The weather is slowly but surely getting colder, nature hibernating for the next few months as we reach the middle of the semester. While…
My First Midterm at University- 3 Things I Would have Done Differently
October is drawing to a steady close, which also means that midterms are ending for many. As a first-year student at U of T, term tests seemingly came out of nowhere, just as I was struggling to adjust to the…