First years have a lot of options for courses at U of T, and the Margaret McMillan Trinity One program is one of the options available, alongside the various First Year Seminars available for students. This past year, I was…
Celebrating the Holidays Abroad #JoyAtUofT
When I hear the word “joy,” the first thing I think of is the holiday season. This week for #JoyAtUofT, I’d like to share how I spent the “the most wonderful time of the year” abroad. While being on exchange…
#JoyAtUofT: Letting the Little Things Bring You Joy
I’m learning that I really love challenges (if you can even call them that). For example, this weekend I challenged myself to eat a whole box of cookies. I succeeded. Okay, all jokes aside, this week is Joy At U…
Changing My Eating Habits: My One True Love, Juice
Since the start of this semester, I have been drinking juice at most once a week. It’s hard, and here’s why: We were talking in class the other day about aphids, which are sap-sucking insects that basically drink sugar water…
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…
Gym Jam: A Nervous Person’s Perspective of St. George’s Gyms
I make no secret about not really enjoying public spaces- there are so many people, it can be pretty loud, and I find it pretty overwhelming. I seriously value my alone time. However, I also love running. It’s a great…
Weekly Worries: Will I Still Fit In With My High School Friends?
Now that exam season is coming to an end, winter holidays are fast approaching. Some people choose to spend the time relaxing around the city, while others visit family and friends. I am one of the latter- every year, I’ve…
Who Are the Campus Police? A “Deep” Dive Into Campus Safety
I was walking north on Huron the other day, bothering my parents on the phone (as per usual), when I reached the Campus Police headquarters at Sussex Court and was offered candy and hot chocolate. I’m not the best at…
Maintaining Healthy Habits During Reading Week
If you found yourself at any of the club fairs or orientation events during the first few weeks of classes in September, you probably have laid your hands on one of the 3½ Things pamphlets put together by the Health…
Halloween Survival Kit (What to Do When Attacked By Zombies)
Halloween is today, my friends, which means it’s time for some last-minute prep before doing whatever super cool, super spooky things you may have planned. As a lover of all things candy, I’ve put together a little list of things…