Now that the first month has passed by, I wanted to revisit my earlier goals for this work-study term. One skill I really wanted to develop was the ability to facilitate workshops and meetings. I have a quiet voice, so…
On Reaching Out as a Student
You are surrounded in a sea of people but everyone is occupied. The world keeps spinning and never stops for you. There's no time to breathe. Somehow you are surrounded by 100,000 other students yet you feel completely alone. Adult…
My Journey Into Accessibility Services
I’m a blogger for Accessibility Services, except I’m not yet registered with them. Why not? Because I’m still on my journey into getting the services I need, despite being in my third year. In order to register, I need to…
Meditation: 6 Things I’ve Learned
University can be an exciting time, but also a very stressful time. This week I bring you my story about the wonders of meditation. I have always found that there isn’t much free time in university, my days are filled…
The Word on The Street: A Reflection on Writing and Community
The Word on the Street (WOTS), Toronto's Book and Magazine Festival, is an annual fall event showcasing authors, publishers, and performers at Harbourfront Centre. This year, the marketplace tents were set up for Sunday September 22, from 10 am to 5 pm.…
How I Set Myself for Success for the School Year
September seems like it’s just getting started, and yet the academic year has been quickly accelerating. It’s usually at this time of the year, while I struggle to keep up with all my problem sets, homework, and projects, where I…
The Time I Met David Suzuki
The time I met David Suzuki. Last Saturday I was invited to a roundtable discussion to talk about the ecological crisis with David Suzuki. He was on tour in Toronto to encourage our generation to vote in the upcoming election,…
A Day in My Life as a Life Science Student
When asked about what blog posts U of T students are interested in seeing on the Life at U of T blog, some of you mentioned a “day in my life”, so I’ve decided to make a blog post dedicated…
Reflecting on the Future: Alternative Reading Week Project Leader Training
I really loved my experience with Alternative Reading Week (ARW) last year, so I decided to get more involved with ARW by becoming a project leader. In preparation for the three-day volunteer event in November, I attended an orientation session…
Green Space = Head Space (Part I)
U of T is a city within the city of Toronto. A city with its own flora and fauna, secret passageways, architecture, and, most important to me, inviting green spaces. Greenery is crucial for maintaining good mental health. Green spaces…