It’s exam time! Lucky for you, in my last Cognitive Development lecture we learned a little about effective studying. I’m going to share a couple of things I learned for you to keep in mind when and as you study.…
Optimizing Studying by Reflection
It's happened to all of us: You sit down, pull out your notes and don't even know where to start. Or maybe you do study, but you have Netflix playing in the background, causing a distracting mess. Optimizing your studying…
Pampering Yourself
Exam season is quickly approaching and stress levels are slowly rising. It's a hectic time of year and the last thing as students that we care about is our well-being. Lack of sleep and too much stress can lead to…
Design for Change – A better campus for all
Recently I attended a mini-conference called Design for Change for Woodsworth College. Students from first years to final years gathered to have round-table discussions on creating a healthier Woodsworth environment. In this particular context, health is not merely just physical…
My search for motivation
I can’t think of a worse time to be experiencing writer’s block and a lack of general motivation than at this point in the semester; but here I am staring blankly at my computer screen, waiting for intelligent ideas to…
Missing Deadlines ?
What happens when you miss a deadline? I’ve always prided myself in being one of those people who isn’t often late, who doesn’t miss assignments and always has the ability to manage their time effectively. Well, guess what? I missed…
International Opportunities at U of T: Planning an Exchange
The end of the semester is quickly approaching. While running on a treadmill of exams and essays, I've been giving much thought to what I want to do in my third year. While my plans are not set in stone,…
Productive Breaks
Our assignments and tests seem to be on a never-ending roller coaster ride. Just as quickly as the semester began, it is also coming to an end. We survived the post-summer blues, midterm season, and are currently going through that…
Studying in Edinburgh: A Compare and Contrast
So far on this blog, I have written about many different aspects of going on exchange, but I have not yet specifically written about what it’s like to study here at the University of Edinburgh. When you go on exchange,…
Advice from the worst student U of T has ever seen
Recently, I’ve been told that I have many impressive achievements under my belt, but I don’t give myself enough credit for them. It’s true. I only started to pride myself on my work after I actually listed them down for…