Mental health – Life @ U of T

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Music to My Ears, Literally

Not that you need another reminder, but trust me, all of my conversations have been starting this way recently: we’re in the middle of exams. I’m about halfway through, with my most daunting yet to come. Every time I’m not…

Why You Should Put Down the Books and Go to Sleep

I have always loved sleep. When I was little, I even used to ask my parents if I could go to bed early, because I loved it that much! (I was an odd kid, but that’s beside the point!) My…

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What Does ‘Health and Wellbeing’ Mean to You?

For the past half year, I’ve been telling you all about what my experience on campus has been from a health perspective. I’m not offended at all if you’re sick and tired of my writing- honestly, I am too. So,…

Dealing with FOMO: The Fear of Missing Out

We’ve all been there. It’s Friday night, and all your friends are going out or doing something fun while you’re stuck at home writing an essay that you procrastinated on. You resist the urge to check your phone and look…

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Bell Let’s Talk: Building a Support Network on Campus

I have a super power. When I’m a part of a group chat with more than four people, if I say something, the conversation immediately stops. Sometimes for two months (not an exaggeration). I wish I were kidding. Perhaps it’s…

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The Social Event That Is an All-Nighter

Before I get into things, it’s important to read this poem by Dennis Lee and understand how thoroughly I relate to it: Sometimes my mind is crazy Sometimes my mind is dumb Sometimes it sings like angel wings And beeps…

Winter is coming

The frigid air hits my ribs through my fall coat. My hands cannot survive outside of my pockets for more than a few minutes. Winter is coming, and in Toronto that means spending half of your day putting on and…

Exhaustion, Mid-term Season, and Getting the Grades

Running around campus, trying to manage 5 classes, clubs, work, and professional development leaves little time for leisure as it is. Throw midterms into the mix, and I’m bound to max out by the end of October. Two years of…