As I mentioned last week one of my goals for the new year is to increase my water intake and stay hydrated. There are several reasons why I wish to increase my water consumption. I used to only drink water…
Together, Everyone Achieves More
Teamwork – it’s essential. In your academic and professional career, you will inevitably work in teams. Therefore, the earlier you learn to master the art of teamwork, the more beneficial it will be. Growing up, “team work” was…
Learning Through Mentorship
Working with children and with younger students has been a constant passion for me since I started babysitting in grade eight. Whenever I've had a stressful day, hanging out with kids always takes me out of my head, makes me…
Learning How to Own My Interview
What's your one-minute success story?
This was the first question we had to ponder at the Career Centre's Own Your Interview workshop, and I had no idea what to say. In my defense, it was 10 am, and I was incredibly sleep deprived. It was certainly a wake up call that I was NOT prepared to own my interview any time soon.
Paying It Forward
I was fortunate enough to have some great teachers growing up, but one of the most influential and inspiring teachers I had during that time was my 7th grade science teacher. A tiny woman with a larger-than-life personality, Dr. M. was…
First Generation with First in the Family
I'm a first generation student. This means that I'm the first person in my family to attend a post-secondary institute. Being a first generation (or first gen) student has had its benefits, but it also had many downfalls for me.…
Finding a Bike in a City Obsessed with Bikes
One of the most iconic and exciting parts of living in Lund is Lund’s bicycle culture. There are separated bike paths all across the city and it is the fastest and easiest way to get around. This mode of transport…
Neurodegenerative Disease Conference
The Video Crew dropped by Neurodegenerative Disease Society of Toronto - NDST's conference about raising awareness for various neurodegenerative diseases, check it out! For updates on upcoming events and conferences like these, follow @lifeatuoft in all social media platforms!
Just do it: my new love and the freedom to change your mind
Guess what? I took the plunge! I bought my own beautiful pair of skates! Did my wallet cry a little? Yes. Am I beyond excited? Yes. On my way home to my parents’ house I took a detour to the…
21 Days of Decaf
If you were stuck on a deserted island, what would you bring with you? Most of us have probably been asked this question at least once in our lifetime, and to answer, have had to wrestle with the notion of…