Now that it’s August, and I've got the summer blues, it’s safe to say that school is no longer a taboo topic. With course selection and housing under my belt, it’s time to mentally prepare myself for long nights…
The City as My Classroom – One Programs
Our last class outside the classroom was our "Psychogeographic Walk" in which the goal was to get lost (literally). We created a set of directions such as two lefts then right and stuck to it religiously. We had spent the whole year discovering the city and once you've circled UC two-to-three times, you notice things you often overlook!
Why I make the time to run everyday
I delve into the mental obstacles I overcome when lacing up.
The Five Things I Learned In First Year
With finality, the 2017/2018 chapter comes to a close. My first year in post-secondary is over. Well, save for some exams. It’s said that first year is often the worst and the best, and there’s a lot of learning done…
My Life Sci POSt Journey
Since starting at the University of Toronto, I have already changed my major twice. Currently, I am studying biochemistry, physiology and psychology. Describing my majors to the new people I meet is always a tongue-twister and results in the question…
Touring U of T with My BFF
As a child, I had three ultimate life goals: (1) Own a cat, (2) Become a singer, and (3) Eat ice cream every day with my BFF. Sadly, I’m allergic to cats, rarely sing at open mics, and am lactose-intolerant.…
To Drop the Course or Not?
As the S course drop deadline of March 14th looms near, the subject of dropping a course has been on my mind. My struggles in sciences courses have been limited, thankfully, but after a difficult midterm and a lower grade…
The Pros and Cons of Summer Courses
On March 1st, summer course enrollment will begin for Arts and Science students at University of Toronto St. George Campus. For this week's blog post, I thought I'd share some pros and cons of doing so; next week, I'll be…
The Con Hall Survival Guide
I can still recall the day I walked into Convocation Hall (or Con Hall) for the first time. It was my very first class as a student at the University of Toronto. Walking in, I was surrounded by hundreds of…
Making the Most of Study Groups
Studying with friends is a lot of fun and can be a great way to stay motivated. After hours of sitting alone in a dorm room engrossed in readings, I found studying with friends to be a great way to…