There is something about First Nations House at U of T that keeps pulling me back to its colourful walls and its people. When I walk in, I feel at home. Last week, I met with the wonderful Lee Maracle. This…
Introducing this year’s Community Crew!
A hearty welcome to new U of Ters, and Big Ups to those of you continuing your very own Life @ U of T. I’d like to you all to meet this year’s Community Crew!! Abdullah When I first…
On Zen Frogs and Creating Happiness
It’s 10 minutes to five o’clock on a sunny, beautiful afternoon in May. Just a couple of moments ago, I was sitting in the chapel at Hart House, immersed in a mindful meditation workshop hosted by Cheryl Champagne from Health and…
Hello! Hola! Bonjour!
Hello! Hola! Bonjour! Hello everyone, I am Aziza, your new Student Life Communications Intern at U of T, and I’ll be blogging here for the summer. I know many of our readers are either undergrads or about to become undergrads,…
Ms. Worrier vs. Ms. Warrior
So here I am. My final post of the school year. This year has been ...surprising, to say the least. And having to write blog posts on a weekly basis has compelled me to reflect on the events in my…
Spinning into cycle mode
Basically, since the first snow hit in the winter, I have been on a hiatus from biking of any sort. Actually, I pedaled for a bit on one of the stationary bikes in the upper gym at Hart House once…
A Eulogy for Me
This weekend, I had one of the best experiences of my undergraduate career (of my life, quite possibly). For the past 8 months, I have been involved in an organization called Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) – UofT Chapter…
A day of dance
If you’ve ever flipped through this year’s UTSU handbook, you might have noticed a particular event already jotted down in the agenda for you. I’m talking about the yoga-nia-zumba-thon Food & Clothing Bank fundraiser that usually happens twice a year.…
March Madness Madder Than Ever
It’s March again. The end of the school year is approaching and it's crunch time. Everyone I know (myself included) is up to their necks in midterms, assignments, and essays. It’s hard enough as it is to keep track of…
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…