I know it’s still summer, but I’m sure a lot of people are already thinking about what clubs they can join during the school year! This is my experience with U of T’s extracurriculars. Finding the Right Club I know…
Tag: stress
Keeping my balance
We’ve all heard the saying “balance is key”, but recently I can’t stop thinking about what the key to balance could be. I hear things such as “work hard, play hard”, but don’t often unpack what it means. We probably…
The dreaded moment… course selection
I like to compare course selection to buying concert tickets: the number of seats available is scarce, everyone is trying to get the “best” times and dates, and there’s absolutely no time to think. After my experience with course selection…
Music to My Ears, Literally
Not that you need another reminder, but trust me, all of my conversations have been starting this way recently: we’re in the middle of exams. I’m about halfway through, with my most daunting yet to come. Every time I’m not…
Breaking Down Brain Break: Why Exercise is Important During Exam Season
We made it! Classes are finally finished for the term, but that means exam season is starting, which brings with it it’s own level of added stress. We always hear that its important to exercise, especially during this busy time…
Asking Questions is Scary, but “Biweekly” is Scarier
I’m not a big asker of questions, even in the best situations, and it’s something I’ve come to terms with. So imagine my surprise when, during my interview for this very position, I (somewhat jokingly) asked whether “biweekly” meant twice…
Surviving Burnout
September has always felt like a great month: after a season of rest, dabbling in hobbies, and hanging out with friends, you come back to school ready to take on the new academic year. You’re ready to be that enthusiastic,…
Application Results and Me: A Dramatic Re-telling
The girl sat at her desk. Behind her, the ceiling light flickered. Outside, the wind screamed. With a sudden loud buzz, the light died, leaving the room in total darkness, save for the glow of the white screen that kept…
Worry #523: Class Presentations
First of all: can you believe we’re halfway through the semester already? It feels like only yesterday I was writing about Halloween. Anyway. This semester, I’ve been in a class that has really been pushing my boundaries; which typically I…
Crossing the Street and Other Extreme Sports
It is cold and icy. Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get going. With the recent snowfall, there’s been a lot of stuff going around about staying safe in the winter. Warm clothes, walking carefully so as…