New U of T students, welcome! September may feel a long way off, but there are lots of ways to connect with Student Life and learn what supports, communities and opportunities are available to you! First stop: the new Start…
Your First Co-Curricular Record Validation Starts Now – Here’s How
Want to boost your resume before the school year even starts? We've got just the thing. It’s called the Orientation Starter Pack, and it's your chance to earn your very first Co-Curricular Record (CCR) validation this summer! Your Co-Curricular Record…
Things to Do in Toronto: Summer Edition
Whether you’re a first-year student just getting to know the city or a seasoned undergrad looking for new spots to explore, being at the University of Toronto means you’re right in the heart of one of Canada’s most vibrant cities.…
Why I Love Taking Summer Courses at U of T
I’ve been taking summer courses throughout my program. I noticed that I am motivated and well-focused when I take summer courses. Why is that? It’s the summer, how could I even think about school? I started taking summer courses after…
Why Reading More Helps Me with My Grades (as a Humanities Student)
Humanities students, I know what you’re thinking. We have so much readings to do in a week, how could we possibly benefit from more reading? Sounds exhausting just thinking about it, right? But it just works. My recently-graduated Masters friend…
Balancing School…and a Relationship
I’ve had my fair dose of advice for balancing work and play, making time for friends while in school, remembering hobbies during times of stress. But balancing school while in a relationship? It’s something I’ve yet to address. Yet, it’s…
Experiencing Guilt When Dropping a Course
Every semester since my first year I’ve endured this battle of me vs. my course load. There was only one year I managed to successfully to a full course load of five courses a semester, and I honestly think it…
The Reality of Applying to Prestigious Grad Schools: How Money Descreases My Chances of Getting In
Featured image belongs to Boston University Growing up, I was obsessed with prestigious things; the biggest scholarships, the best schools, the most competitive careers, and so on. If I had the financial means to take the SATs, I would’ve applied…
My Journey With Learning Korean: More Than a Language
Do you ever get into something and think: “Maybe it’s just a phase?” That was me, six years ago when I started listening to K-pop. The world of K-pop was so fascinating to me and learning about it seemed to…
Tips and resources for international students for Winter 2021
In what feels like a lifetime ago, I was at the Toronto airport in June departing the city for an indefinite time. It’s now been multiple holidays and birthdays since and I do hope that it is getting better day…