I had forgotten the pressure and anxiety caused by tests, and with two in-class essays, I’m remembering again. The classic thoughts of “do I have carpal tunnel?” and “am I allowed to ask a question?” and “how much time have I…
⏰ Time To Get Into It ⌚
This year, I made a commitment to myself that I would try to get more involved in events on and off-campus. During first year, I would always wonder how anyone had time to do any sort of extra-curricular activities when…
Juggling Commitments
The hardest part about university is learning how to manage your time. University is a bit different than high school due to the fact that the course load is heavier, you are away from home (if you are international student…
Figuring out what works best for me.
Hi, I’m Sydney. I’m this year's First-year Blogger, and my favourite movie is Good Will Hunting. I -like many others- am still deciding what I want to study. Mainly because I’m really passionate about one thing: people, but I have…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Tips for Avoiding Distractions
Everyone has a kryptonite, whether it be friends, Netflix, or demanding siblings, that can completely derail productive plans. In university, being responsible for determining so much of your day's content exacerbates the struggle of staying focused. Unless you’re an engineering…
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,…
Where’s My Time-Turner?
It's easy to wish there were more hours in the day, but much harder to make the most of the ones we’ve got. Finding time to finish everything on the to-do-list is a perpetual struggle. But as much as we'd…
Breaking that Summer Triangle
Ahh it's finally summer time, and the U of T campus has never looked more beautiful and inspiring. For me, every time I think of summer I get a burst of excitement because there are so many options and activities.…
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…
My (Somewhat Balanced) Life Moves Pretty Fast
"Goodbye." That's always a difficult thing to say, but sadly, this is my last post for Life @ U of T. Being the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) blogger this year has been the opportunity of a lifetime…