This week Psychology specialist Soha Salman helps us unpack some things she learned from her first year. Now that she's in her second year she's put these insights to great use. Whether you’re in the middle of your first year…
Building Your Strengths
University is a challenging environment, especially with all the studying, Netflix-ing, and finding time to sleep. At times, I find myself so lost in all the chaos of life, trying to learn about 5 things at a time, that I…
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…
Building Resilience
Throughout my time in university, I have heard the word "resilience" on countless occasions. Whether it was my psychology class discussing the importance of resilience in overcoming difficult situations, examining the resilience of a leading character of a novel, or…
Combating self doubt– the importance of positive thinking.
I often forget how much control I have over my own thoughts. My mind is so wrapped up in pushing through assignments and obligations and social events that when I start to feel overwhelmed by insecurities I usually just give…
Summer Job Hunting? Already?
First-year me, like most people, I’m sure, was a little confused and lost at all times. Whether it was finding my way to class, picking a major, or even finding a study room in the many maze-like basements of Gerstein…
Setting Fitness Goals in the New Year
It’s a new year, which means it’s the perfect time to make (and stick to) new fitness goals! This year, I want to run more frequently and to improve on my 5k time. I’m also working on developing healthier eating…
My Grade Went Down How Much???
Now that the second week of second semester is here, gone are the days of lounging around and watching Netflix. Even though it's only the second week, my planner is full of midterm dates and assignment deadlines that seem dauntingly…
Starting Fresh
The new year is in full swing and we’re just past the point where we can successfully write 2018 on our notes on the first try. No matter how cliché it sounds the new year is a great time to…
Using Rewards to Motivate Your Studying
Finals are approaching, and this is the moment when ultimate procrastination kicks in. I know I need to study, yet I end up with the urge to watch YouTube rather than review lecture slides. Does anyone else feel like they…