Time Management is a skill that is really important to learn as a University Student. I am always looking for new ways to manage my time better and increase my productivity so I decided to attend Academic Success’ Time Management…
Feeling Swamped with School? Here’s How I Try to Set Goals for Myself!
Around this time of the semester, schoolwork piles up and the other parts of my life seem to be pushed to the side. The way school becomes so prioritized to the point that, during these busy times, the only time…
Why self-care should be celebrated more
There’s a phrase that you’ll probably know and it’s helped me appreciate what’s around me. We seem to do touristy things everywhere but where we live. Then people come do things we hadn’t ever done or haven’t thought of. Now,…
How I Stay Organized Throughout my Virtual Exchange
Although this will be the fourth week of class at the University of Toronto, it is only the third at American University. Today is the last day to add new courses, and I have spent my morning finalizing my academic…
A Day in the Life of an Undergraduate Student during COVID-19!
“See you tomorrow!” I waved goodbye to my friend, blissfully unaware of what was to come. Months ago, in the midst of March, the usual hustle and bustle of daily life was put on pause, with the arrival of COVID-19.…
Adjusting to the Time Difference When Doing a Virtual Exchange
I am excited to join the Life @ U of T bloggers this term and blog about my virtual exchange experience at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in Perth, Australia! Although there are many great aspects of doing a virtual exchange, which I am looking forward to sharing in my future posts, I thought I would start off by sharing my experience with one of the main challenges that comes with virtual exchange – adjusting to the time difference.
Managing Synchronous and Asynchronous Lectures
Now that I’ve been in class for almost a week, I’m starting to notice a unique challenge of online learning this year… managing synchronous and asynchronous lectures! For those that don’t know, synchronous lectures refer to lectures that take place…
Managing Online Summer Classes
Hey everyone! Since I’m taking summer school for the first time and it’s completely online, I thought I would share my experience with you all in this post 🙂 Regular Schedule: All of my online classes are recorded, which…
Setting up a Daily Routine during Stressful Times!
Last week, I decided I would head home to spend time with my family for the rest of the term, thinking it would be better to spend this stressful time at home. I am incredibly grateful that I had the…
Expectations vs Reality during times of isolation
Coming to terms with self-isolation hasn’t been easy. I thought I knew what to expect, but that certainly hasn’t been the case. It’s true that I’m a home-body; I enjoy staying at home, ordering food, and watching a good movie,…