Student Life – Page 28 – Life @ U of T

A photo of me in an O-Week leader shirt.

My Experiences as an O-Week Leader

“Who needs Batman when you’ve got Robins!? President- Robins! President- Robins!” This Victoria College Orientation cheer pays homage to Vic’s president, William Robins. It is among many shouted at the top of my lungs during frosh week! I’m still debating…

No Regrets: A Reflection on Freshman Year

It is often said that when you're young, it's too early to have regrets. What may seem like mistakes, according to my parents, are simply "learning experiences." My first-year at U of T was an overwhelmingly positive experience, with great…

BA in the Art of Making Friends

Picture this: You're moving to a new city. You're leaving behind all of your friends and family. You're going to Canada's largest university, where you know no one. This is the situation of many of U of T's incoming freshmen.…

Making the Most of the First Few Weeks of Class

Having successfully endured course enrollment, this past week, the first day of classes does not seem too far off. A new school year brings with it excitement and nervousness alike. I must admit that the idea of new classes,…

Fresh Tips for Frosh Week!

“Orientation week was so wild!” he exclaimed. “There were parties every night!” These were the thoughts a friend of mine expressed after I told him that I’ll be an Orientation Leader this year. "Really?" I responded. This certainly didn't sound…

How to Get Along With a Roommate

As an international student myself being far from home is hard, but when you have to live with a someone new for 8 months... now that's just the icing on the cake. There are a lot mixed feelings about living…

Ramadan Mubarak. A picture of the decor at a community Iftar.

Ramadan on Campus

With the last few days of Ramadan in full swing, it seems appropriate to reflect on this month’s experience. This year, in particular, was a different than the usual. I have been taking summer courses for the past few months…

Feeling at Home on Campus

Right now it’s 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time. That’s 14 minus 13 hours. So, it must be 1 AM in Toronto, yesterday . . . I think. I’ve spent more time calculating time zone differences this summer than I’ve…

A Brief Introduction

Hello! Introductions are probably the most difficult pieces to write. However, as I will be one your Life@UofT bloggers this year, and will be sharing with you my day to day endeavors and experiences, an introduction is essential. My name…

Rewarding Yourself Healthily

Congratulations on finishing exams and another year of university! The end of school definitely calls for a reward, but while junk food and 24 hours of Netflix are certainly tempting options, I don't usually feel great after a full day of…

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