When I first came to U of T it was daunting. I’d had my heart set on studying in Toronto all throughout high school but that didn’t mean I was prepared for life in the big city. I came from…
Things that Helped me in my First Year
Now that I have officially survived my first year, I've spent some time reflecting on my overall experience and compiled a list of the top things that helped me out. There’s a lot of readings… don’t fall behind! At first,…
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…
Going to the Dentist as a U of T Student
So, I have a bit of a story for you that’s been unfolding over the last few months. Back in, oh, November, I want to say, I went to my family dentist over reading week with jaw pain. I’ve experienced jaw…
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,…
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…
No Rest For the Wicked: Why I Don’t Get 7-9 Hours a Night
Alright, so who else was thrown off by daylight savings? Of course, I’m blaming daylight savings when in reality my sleep schedule has been slowly crumbling ever since I got back from reading week. Right now, we’re less than a…
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…
Planning for a Productive Summer After First Year
First Year for me is nearing completion, which feels crazy since it has only been a few months since the newness of frosh week. For me, the summer after is a weird place to be. Waiting for POST results can…
Why I Almost Didn’t Go on Exchange
From mouth-watering food to New Year’s celebrations, going on exchange to Tokyo has been one of the best experiences of my undergraduate career. With all the joys I’ve blogged about, it may be hard to believe that just a year…