I work, and have been working closely, with a small group of young individuals who together, as a team, advocate for social justice and equity for people with an intellectual disability in order to make Canada an inclusive place full…
Fall Campus Day 2023
Yashvit and Selina were actively involved with Fall Campus Day this year. While Yashvit served as a Student Ambassador working closely with University College, Selina volunteered to be a Tour Guide for the day, showing prospective students and their parents…
How to Boost Your Motivation (Exam Season Edition)
Daylight savings is over and it's getting dark at 4:30pm, *sigh*. But on the bright side — we're closer to the winter break! Reading week can be a crucial time for many people to catch up on their pending lectures,…
5 Ways I Maintain Academic Discipline Throughout the School Year
I think I speak for all U of T students when I say that maintaining discipline is crucial for academic success but also one of the hardest things to do. I mean, yes, I want great grades, but I also…
Is There Always Tomorrow?
It’s 11:40 on a Friday night and I am feverishly editing and finishing the bibliography for a paper due at 11:59. Yes, I read the syllabus ages ago. Yes, I had three weeks over which I could have evenly distributed…
My Time Management Journey at U of T
After four years of undergraduate studies, I still feel like I can’t completely keep track of my life. Now that we’re fully in-person, I need to balance my commute from Etobicoke, a growing burden of weekly readings and deadlines, and…
A Multi-Faith Experience: Shabbat Dinner
Shabbat is the Jewish Day of Rest that lasts from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday. I had the chance to participate in a Shabbat dinner with fellow Storyteller, Sammi, as part of the Multi-Faith Centre's Interfaith Meals series.…
Here Are Four Ways to Use Generative AI
Do you ever wonder how powerful generative AI is? I did, and now I make complete use of it, too! There are several ways that I use artificial intelligence in daily life, such as: 1. Checking what a student schedule…
A Study Abroad in France
Recently, I had a chance to chat with one of my friends, Grace, who had the chance to study abroad earlier this year. One of the things I really wish I had the chance to do during university is go…
Why Societal Timelines MIGHT be Limiting Our Potential
Finish undergrad in 4 years. Find internships during the summer. Get accepted into a postgrad program. Get hired straight out of graduation. Work till 65. Retire. These are all things we’ve probably heard sometime in our academic career, but many…