All throughout my time in high-school I had to wear a uniform, and we were not allowed to wear any jewelry, makeup, nail polish, or basically any other accessory. It was easy; I woke up, put on my uniform, and…
Choose U of T – The Student Choice Initiative and why I opted in
It’s once again that time of the year when we all head to Acorn and get ready to pay tuition. However, this year things are slightly different. This year, due to the Student Choice Initiative implemented by the Ford government,…
My Experience with Volunteer Note-taking at U of T
I’ll admit that when I first heard about the volunteer note-taking program, I was kind of hesitant to join. I didn’t know how helpful it would be, and whether or not I felt comfortable sharing my notes with people I…
3 Reasons Why I Take a Variety of Courses at U of T
As a life science student, there are a lot of courses that are mandatory, but there is still room left for elective courses. With the numerous courses that U of T offers, I find it hard sometimes to narrow my…
First Year Seminar- How it Enhanced my University Experience
I thought I had a clear idea of what courses I would take in my first year, but when I began researching, I encountered this thing called breadth requirements *shudders*. As a result, I frantically searched for courses that would…
The Beauty Around Us
Many days can go by in which I fail to notice the beauty that surrounds us. I can’t stress enough how important it is for me to do so. I have started to notice how fast my mood can improve…
Preparing to be a Stranger in a (Semi) Familiar Land
Ever since I was a little girl I always claimed that “the sea is nice and all but I am going to live near the mountains.” I also always spoke of “going back” to Chile – the country both my…
My summer abroad in Toronto
Before we dive too deep into university life, I thought I'd introduce myself. Who am I? An Anthropology student going into my third year, navigating my way through my first summer in Toronto. My name is Francesca, everyone calls me…
Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Final Reflection
*Poof!* And just like that, it’s already the end another academic year.
Blogging For CCP: End of the Year Reflection
Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well and taking care of yourselves, especially because it’s exam season. Be sure to check out #examreadyuoft across the Life@UofT and University of Toronto: Student Life social media channels for tips and…