At this time three years ago I was planning out my courses for first year (with the previous year's calendar because the one for 2012-2013 wasn't out yet... yeah, keen is my middle name). At that point I was sure…
Are You Ready for the Test???
Being prepared for tests is a complicated art. Exams are the most individual task you will do in university. It’s just you and the test, so don’t let your mind go rushing onto all your other responsibilities. Your soul must…
T’was the week before finals
T’was the week before finals, when all across U of T Students were cramming, for the sake of their degrees They read all night, unable to sleep in their beds With visions of 4.0’s dancing in their heads IT’S HERE…
hold up, wait a minute
When I nervously sit down for an interview, and the interviewer asks me the inevitable question of how I manage my time, I smile, sit up really straight, and confidently state: “I’m great at prioritizing my work!” It all started…
Confessions of a Stress Queen
I've previously mentioned that I like to keep busy. I know it seems counterintuitive, but it keeps me at the top of my game! Throughout this year’s Mental Wellness month at U of T, the campaign has revolved around coping…
Here Comes The First University Assignment! A Story from Not-so-Long-Ago…
So it’s the first of October, which means your first essay/test/some other form of evaluation is near. Before you freak-out because you just realized a month of school has already passed, never fear: I will tell you a little story…
Stacks on Stacks (of books)
In the immortal words of Arthur: As U of T students, we get a handy little TCard, which gives you access to numerous services on campus but also, as many of you may know, the TCard also serves as a……
On Majors, Subject POSts and Change
This was the first year I actually had priority enrolment and got into almost all my courses because: *drumroll* I got into my subject POSt! I’m going into third year so maybe I’m a bit late, but picking majors and…
Getting Ready for Grad School!
The weeks leading up to the school year are always a busy time: finalizing courses, buying fancy pens, setting new school year resolutions. This time around, though, my back-to-school preparation is an entirely new beast. Instead of returning to my…
A Series of Unfortunate Grades
You’ve probably heard this a lot, right? You’ve heard it from your teachers, from leaders at your orientation, even from your heart. It’s in the same league of common knowledge that tells you not to write “LOL WTF” to conclude…