Readers, can you believe it’s already the third week of January? It’s the time of year when I usually realize that my ambitious New Year’s resolutions have failed epically. But this year, I actually seem to be developing a routine…
What, where, when and how to study + other obstacles I have had to overcome
This week, I will study every day. Or at least that’s what I told myself at the beginning of the week and yet it was still somewhat of a painful fail. Both my finals are towards the end of the…
It’s crunch-time! Staying physically active during exams
Frozen fingers, frozen toes, and it seems, a frozen commitment to staying active as a busy student. Yes, I’m hanging my head in shame. Several times this month (urgh…daily), I’ve taken the subway from St. George to Spadina Station to…
Productivity: Pomodoro Style
There’s no doubt that student life is a continuous balancing act of going to class, reading, studying, outside activities and employment (for some), all while attempting to have some kind of a social life. With all this juggling going on,…
Excuses in September…Tae Kwon Do in October
After a whirlwind summer of backpacking through Europe, sleeping on overnight trains, and pushing my body past its limits on grueling bike rides in the Italian Alps, I arrived at U of T slightly dreading the school year. I cringed…
“Can’t manage without …”
New School-year Resolution Le Deux. This year I will… 2. Manage my time better … Though I really, really don’t want to jinx myself, I usually do pretty well in school. And I should… after all, as any of you…
No reading was done
I don’t remember what I was searching for when I found this article. It was something along the lines of “does anyone read during reading week,” because I felt terrible for catching up on my sewing and playing video games*…
All Your Commute Are Belong To Bus
Liesl’s Bus? I commute, yes? I can’t say it’s an interesting experience, because it’s all I’ve ever known. I know nothing outside of my familiar, demonic TTC bus route and Finch-University-Spadina Subway line. Okay, that was a stretch, but… yeah.…