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How I Stay Sane During Final Assessment Period

Posted on: April 5, 2021 Last updated on: April 5, 2021 Written by: grace Comments: 0
There are only two things that make me question my sanity: my unfaltering love for TV shows from Spain and final assessment period. Going through exam period is easily the most stressful part of being a student. It’s a not-so-fun…
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4 Tips for Maintaining Balance During Exam Period

Posted on: April 1, 2021 Last updated on: March 30, 2021 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
It’s almost exam season! Given that I’m in my fourth year of school (and my eighth exam period ever!), I’m starting to get a hand of the end of term grind.  Today, I wanted to reflect on things I do…
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My Hunt to Find The Best Donut Shop in Toronto

Posted on: March 26, 2021 Last updated on: March 26, 2021 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
March is definitely the time to buckle down and do nothing but work… right?  Well, this month I went on a fun and exciting adventure to find the best donut shop in Toronto! My partner loves donuts so much and…
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Taking Exams at the University of Western Australia

Posted on: December 4, 2020 Last updated on: December 3, 2020 Written by: owisharza Comments: 0
I have recently completed my final exams at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and I wanted to share my experience in writing my virtual exchange exams! In preparing for my exams, I made very detailed notes of the exam…
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A Study Hub Classic

Posted on: February 10, 2020 Last updated on: February 10, 2020 Written by: chelsea Comments: 0
As students of U of T, we really lucked out with our campus. It’s beautiful all year round and has so many buildings, which means so many different places to study… While I love the libraries as much as the…
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MoveU’s Got a Break for your Brain

Posted on: December 16, 2019 Last updated on: December 16, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
The stakes were high. There were free things to be obtained.
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Movement breaks for managing the madness of midterm season

Posted on: October 28, 2019 Last updated on: November 15, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
For most of us, the days leading up to an exam are very much like those of a ship caught in a tempest: All hands on deck! Trim the mast! Check that the vessel hasn’t sprung a leak! (Alright, so…
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Bouncing Back from Midterms

Posted on: October 22, 2019 Last updated on: October 21, 2019 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 2
As a university student, I’m sure everyone has gotten a grade back and wasn’t exactly happy about it. I’ve been there before, and it can be really hard to take in… especially in first year. In my experience, dwelling on…
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The Power of a Growth Mindset

Posted on: October 17, 2019 Last updated on: October 17, 2019 Written by: risa Comments: 0
Things you might hear after a first year midterm: “That didn’t go as planned.” “I failed.” “How will this impact by GPA?” “I’m not cut out for this.”  U of T grading rubrics can be unforgiving. After the first tests…
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Balancing school, family, and friends: Family visits from far

Posted on: October 16, 2019 Last updated on: October 18, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 1
Whenever my family asks me if I want to hang out with them, I immediately say yes. When my family visits me all the way from South America, and only stays for a week, I have to be careful when…
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