My reading week was split into two tasks: (a) grading midterms for the class I TA, and (b) presenting at an conference in Michigan. I’ve been at UofT for five years, but this is my first year applying to conferences. Upon…
March-ing Towards Student Government
As the second half of the semester begins, we are soon approaching the very political month of March. This is because March is typically the month when most branches of student government hold their elections. There is going to be as…
Doing #joyatUofT
So, we’re approaching the middle of February. You know, the most wonderful time of the year when your dreams decide to go on sabbatical. When you either have 500 midterms/reading responses/papers the week before Reading Week, or 600 midterms/reading responses/papers…
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…
these are my reflections.
Ha. Usher pun. So, these few weeks have been hectically busy, I imagine, for most of us. Exams, tests and essays. I feel your pain bros. Solidarity with all of you. So, yeah naturally as a U of T student,…
keep calm and carry on
Because it’s midterm season and we can all use a little bit of soul. The following post contains my opinions and are not necessarily representative of the Arts and Science Students’ Union. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity via…
Office Hours
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_9OGnmBTow So this week has been hectic and rough for I’d say a fair amount of students. I’m not going to talk about my midterms and my coffee (I don’t drink Starbucks – my taste buds revolt) and my lack of sleep. We’re…
Born to Run
So a few weeks ago, I decided to put my name in the running for an executive position on the Arts and Science Students’ Union (as Don Cherry would say, the pinkos in Sid Smith!). I was told there was…
oh look free things.
Being a student isn’t that bad, since ya know : mo money mo problems. If you’re a student at U of T chances are you aren’t made of money. In fact, despite the hipster Starbucks stereotype spread by people and…
The Truth is Out There: Turnitin.com
While I was slaving working on an essay for a PoliSci class, this beauty dropped into my inbox*: Here’s the thing that bothered me: “TAs will not grade/return your paper if it is not also submitted online.” I have to…