Netflix shows are great for passing time, but they can also be good for way more than that. Some Netflix shows have taught me valuable life lessons or helped me master a language that I’d been trying to learn. For…
Author: Francesca
My favourite things to do during Winter
Throughout my life I’ve realized how important it is to me to remain active. I don’t necessarily mean this in a sports way, but rather a personal and even social way. When it gets cold, my first instinct is to…
Balancing school, family, and friends: Family visits from far
Whenever my family asks me if I want to hang out with them, I immediately say yes. When my family visits me all the way from South America, and only stays for a week, I have to be careful when…
Why I find time to work-out
Although I must admit I’m not the most consistent when it comes to committing to the gym, I am also someone who genuinely enjoys going from time to time. Going to the gym is definitely not as easy at it…
How Arts and Crafts help me Unwind
There’s no doubt that school can get stressful. In fact, U of T is known for its academic rigour, but what usually goes unseen, is the number of resources it provides us. Ranging from counselling at Health and Wellness to…
Taking classes from all different levels
As a 3rd year student, I’m able to say I’ve taken classes from all levels at university. From 1st year classes in Convocation Hall, to 4th year classes with less than 15 people. However, I didn’t take all the 3rd…
My Support System at UofT!
Last week, I celebrated my 21st birthday, and besides being the exciting time a birthday is, it was also somewhat of an emotional roller coaster. To begin with, this was my 3rd time celebrating my birthday away from home, away…
What I learned from Orientation Week as a 3rd year student
This year, as I got ready to participate in Orientation Week for the third time, I had no idea what to expect. This time, being a Head Leader, I knew I would have more responsibilities, but I wasn’t sure of…
My Favourite Spots on Campus
After 2 years at U of T, I’m fairly confident I’ve found my favourite places on campus. Having lived both in residence and off-campus, I’m quite familiar with multipurpose spots. I have my go-to places to hang out, to eat,…
How I’m becoming confident at university: A mini-guide
All throughout my time in high-school I had to wear a uniform, and we were not allowed to wear any jewelry, makeup, nail polish, or basically any other accessory. It was easy; I woke up, put on my uniform, and…