A few days ago, as I started to scramble my study notes for midterms together, I realized this was going to be my final midterm season here at U of T. That means in six weeks I am going to…
Things that Helped me in my First Year
Now that I have officially survived my first year, I've spent some time reflecting on my overall experience and compiled a list of the top things that helped me out. There’s a lot of readings… don’t fall behind! At first,…
Life Sciences Undergraduate Research: How do I even?
As a Life Sciences student, I understand the pressure and trepidation you feel when someone in class goes “So in my research lab…” Meanwhile, you’re screaming internally about how you can barely fold laundry properly let alone have your life so put together as to be in a research lab.
Whether you plan on pursuing a career in healthcare or science research itself, having research experience on your CV and learning lab skills are a bonus when you apply to professional or graduate programs. But where does one even start? It’s daunting trying to maneuver the Interwebs to find viable and worthwhile positions. I’ve compiled a list of possible scientific/medical research opportunities by the year you might think of applying. But first, a few preliminary questions to ask yourself:
Getting involved with conferences
My reading week was split into two tasks: (a) grading midterms for the class I TA, and (b) presenting at an conference in Michigan. I've been at UofT for five years, but this is my first year applying to conferences. Upon…
Basket weaving, Vikings, and Birds…
So you’re staring out your window day dreaming, while you’re supposed to be writing a fifteen page essay about the history of conscription in Canada and you see a cardinal…true story (see photo below) and you think to yourself, “I…
You Major in What?
Throughout my time here, one of the very first things people ask you - also a common ice breaker during frosh week - is what you’re studying, as there are more than a few things out there to major, minor,…