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…
Take advantage of FREE rentals!
I’ve been pretty good this year with trying out new things and exploring more of the athletic facilities on campus, especially the AC. I thought I had seen it all – I’ve explored every corner of the field house, mustered…
The Hart House Circuit
Well this week flew by… and since I was away for part of it, I’ve been kinda slacking with studying and gym visits. So I’ve told myself that come Monday it’s time to get out of lazy mode and back…
Read all the things… or not
Ah, that precious time off that I (and no doubt many of you!) have been looking forward to all term is finally here: Reading week!! Now I know that for most of us, the fate of our reading week depends…
Adventures in a winter wonderland
I think I’ve found my new favourite thing about U of T: its reach extends even beyond the City of Toronto limits. That’s right – about an hour’s drive away from sky-high Robarts and huge lecture halls, you’ll find U of…
The Art of Forgiving Yourself
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." - Mahatma Gandhi We’ve all heard the expression “forgive and forget.” For most people, it seems, that expression only applies to other people. We’re supposed to give loved…
Have you “dropped-in” yet?
So with the temperature plummeting recently, and my motivation for any outdoor exercise plummeting with it, I’ve been taking advantage of the FREE drop-in fitness classes offered at both the Athletic Centre (AC) and Hart House. I think those classes are…