If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how many words is a video worth? I thought to make a vlog about my experience doing a virtual term abroad to give you a better idea of how it's been!…
How Houseplants Transformed the Way I Study and Live at Home
I hadn't grown up with a green thumb, so stocking my home with houseplants was the last imaginable scenario for a very long time. The pandemic had changed many things, among them the way we learn. After seeing the houseplants…
Taking Breaks While Staying Focused
Okay, we know that taking breaks is important when you're studying. But, what if you’re like me, and a short 5 minute break instantly sends you into a one hour Netflix or Animal Crossing session? Especially with school being online…
My current favourite shows on Netflix
Netflix shows are great for passing time, but they can also be good for way more than that. Some Netflix shows have taught me valuable life lessons or helped me master a language that I’d been trying to learn. For…
3 Ways Which I Prevent Burnout
Reading week is finally here, which means we can take some time off to relax! That being said, I found these first couple months of school very long and exhausting. I’m taking five challenging courses, in addition to being involved…
Already Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How I’m Getting Through It
Even though school only started two weeks ago, I’m already feeling pretty overwhelmed. I’m not sure whether it’s a third-year thing, or whether I just signed up for a lot of hard classes, but I’ve had a ton of work…
Self-Care with a Disability: What does that look like?
Having a disability is a unique and nuanced experience. Students with disabilities can often find themselves overworked and overstressed, without any comforting release. When told to indulge in ‘self-care’, many students don’t know what that looks like for them, or…
Writing reTREAT
This weekend, I attended a writer’s retreat hosted by SAGE (Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement) that took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Toronto. The purpose was for each participant to bring an in-progress writing project and to attend workshops…
How I’m making a homework-filled reading week enjoyable
Happy reading week U of T! For my break, I’m staying in damp and chilly Toronto and trying desperately to catch up on homework. While at first I assumed this would cause a disappointing vacation, I’m managing to make it…
Twas The Night Before Midterms…
Welcome to the first midterm season of 2017. Chances are, within the next few weeks, you will write at least 1 midterm. If your schedule is anything like mine, you might even be writing 4 midterms... within the…