During a normal year I’m pretty terrible at texting back and keeping in touch with people, but I’ve noticed that this year especially–when there is no certainty about when I will see someone in person next–that I am prone to…
Unlikely Friendships in Unlikely Times
Now that school is online, I’ve been thinking more about how we are interacting with each other. I think what university teaches us most is how you navigate small and large moments, balancing school with life, and friends with family.…
How I’m Staying Connected During Quarantine
Now that we’ve spent a couple months in quarantine adjusting to the “new normal,” I’m definitely finding new ways to stay connected with friends that I hadn’t considered before. Now that I can’t rely on seeing people in class or during…
How do I love friendliness? Oh let me count the ways!
As I have mentioned in my previous blog, a new thing that I’m trying out this semester is proper balance. So far so good! I’ve been in touch with Accessibility Services and am maintaining my two-week-in-advance schedule as well as…
My Support System at UofT!
Last week, I celebrated my 21st birthday, and besides being the exciting time a birthday is, it was also somewhat of an emotional roller coaster. To begin with, this was my 3rd time celebrating my birthday away from home, away…
It’s A Beautiful World
It’s a wrap. The last week is finally here whether I like it or not and Thursday night I’ll be on a flight back to Toronto. “Back to reality” …I’ve never liked that expression; it denies the realness of whatever…
Making Friends at University: My Top 3 Tips!
Sometimes, the scariest thing about university is just trying to make friends! As I mentioned in my last post, I moved from Vancouver to Toronto without knowing a single person. Now, I’ve made lots of great friends in this city. But,…
Weekly Worries: Will I Still Fit In With My High School Friends?
Now that exam season is coming to an end, winter holidays are fast approaching. Some people choose to spend the time relaxing around the city, while others visit family and friends. I am one of the latter- every year, I’ve…
Hello Easter!
The Easter break has arrived and universities all over the UK will be closed for the next month. A break for an entire month, can you believe it?! Many students, international and UK students take the time to travel Europe…
Are Baseball Players Actually Aliens?
Unlike last week, my activity this week involved a sport I actually like! On Sunday afternoon, I watched the Varsity Blues baseball team play their last game of the season. They played against Wilfred Laurier University for the Ontario University…