It can be so hard to keep up a good work-life balance as a student. Often, it can be the case that we flip between being hyper-productive and getting nothing done, because we burn ourselves out. The key to preventing that burnout is BALANCE, which can be difficult to justify sometimes, but it will undoubtedly improve your life and will also make you a better student!
My Experience Speaking at the Rethinking Disability Conference 2023
I work, and have been working closely, with a small group of young individuals who together, as a team, advocate for social justice and equity for people with an intellectual disability in order to make Canada an inclusive place full…
My Experience as a Centre for the Study of Global Japan Student Affiliate 🎌
I learned about the opportunity of becoming a Centre for the Study of Global Japan Student Affiliate via stumbling across the 'people' page on their website. On it, I saw familiar faces—a conference attendee I had spoke with, or someone…
Three Things I Learned From Joining Clubs at U of T
In first year university, I barely joined any clubs, I was so worried about balancing academics and extracurriculars. Fast-forward two years, I’m part of multiple clubs and loving it. For me, joining clubs was an essential step towards embracing my…
Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
If you’re a bit like me, then you probably have an “I CAN DO IT ALL! NOTHING AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME! HAHA!” attitude towards life sometimes. And, if you’re a bit like me, then you already know that…
The Art of Losing Elections
My name is Avneet and I’m a loser. Seriously, it’s a term that I actively embrace. I even wrote an article for The Varsity about the merits of being a loser. When I first got to university, the most jarring…