The last time I was on campus was the beginning of March, the day before U of T closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So much has happened since then—I’ve been in quarantine for multiple months, flown twice between Toronto…
The Unproductive Day
This post is a little reminder that every single day doesn’t need to be productive, and that you don’t need to complete work (from the normal categories: school, employment, exercise, future goals) in order to feel satisfied and at peace…
Decompressing From Technology While in University
One thing I’ve noticed about university is that it can be very technology heavy! I do all of my notes, readings, and assignments on my laptop, so I’m pretty much always in front of a screen. Even though I love…
GET THOSE GAINS: The crime of not using the U of T fitness facilities
I experienced a lot of stress in this past fall-winter academic session, and that really showed in my fitness levels, as I had almost completely neglected my body’s wellbeing in pursuit of academic and work goals. So, when I began…
Joyful room decorations -Painted Panels!
We spend a lot of time in our bedroom (or dorm room). Particularly during winter months, when it is too cold to go outside and we’re too busy with school work to leave our homes. Since we spend so much…
Appreciating the little things
With all that goes on in our academic lives and the pressure that looms heavily over our heads; urging us to be the best we can be, have the best grades, the highest GPA, join as many clubs as we…
The Perfect Chill Spot
U of T can be quite overwhelming when it comes to finding places to relax, study, or even just hang out. It’s so big it’s hard to find anything. There are so many hidden places amongst the school that even…
How to Chill
Ah, April at U of T: The pitter-patter of rain on the windows, those beautiful spring days in between that dreaded April snow, and of course, the low murmur of thousands of students who are currently reviewing a semester’s worth…
Take A Walk
With this new blog came commitment, and with commitment came a well-organized action plan to tackle my new lifestyle change. And it was an easy task—I just had to: • Get acquainted with the Hart House gym and the Athletic…