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Tag: reflection
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,…
How Rock-Climbing Changed My Confidence
A few weeks ago, I did something that, in retrospect, was a big step outside my comfort zone. Every Monday at 7 PM, the Rock Oasis climbing centre holds an “in search of climbing partners” night for solo climbers. As…
Reflecting on my New Year’s resolutions
I can’t believe it’s almost March. I feel like January and February have just flown by! Usually they feel like the longest months of the year, but not this time around. Since we’re almost two months into 2019, it seems…
#JoyAtUofT: Letting the Little Things Bring You Joy
I’m learning that I really love challenges (if you can even call them that). For example, this weekend I challenged myself to eat a whole box of cookies. I succeeded. Okay, all jokes aside, this week is Joy At U…
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…
What Makes a Fullfilling 2019? You.
The new year is here, after what many would call a mediocre year. When reflecting on the last year, we often point out downfalls in society, and pin the disappointing parts of the year on anything but ourselves, to avoid facing the…
A Reflection of the First Semester of First Year
The first semester has come and gone, so fast that it just seems like a blur. For a first year student, it is surprising how far I’ve come since the end of August. In terms of my academic, social, and…
Why is My Circle of Friends Smaller in University?- Dealing with the Transition from High School
Friends. Whether you consider yourself to be an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, friends act as a major support system here at university. They’re the ones who you grab coffee with before a 9 am class, the ones who…
I Challenged Myself to Rephrase Everyday Terms
Now that midterm/essay season is in full swing, I’ve been thinking a lot about my experiences at U of T during this time. It can be incredibly overwhelming- there’s so much talk of GPAs, and everybody seems to be either…