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Author: Francesca (page 2)

Francesca posing on the bridge that connects Ottawa to Quebec.

Fighting Winter Blues with Fashion

Posted on: November 26, 2019 Last updated on: November 26, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 4
As soon as the temperature gets below 0, I’m ready to put on my sweatpants, a hoodie, and cuddle with my multiple blankets in bed. However, I still have to leave my house sometimes. In fact, I try to leave…
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Starting again after Reading Week

Posted on: November 15, 2019 Last updated on: November 14, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
First week back and I feel I’m already struggling to keep up. During Reading Week, I decided to take a break for myself, and unfortunately I was not as productive as I had hoped I’d be. However, I must admit…
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A laptop open on Netflix.

My current favourite shows on Netflix

Posted on: November 8, 2019 Last updated on: November 7, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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My favourite things to do during Winter

Posted on: October 24, 2019 Last updated on: October 25, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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Francesca and her family having dinner on the CN Tower. They're all looking at the camera.

Balancing school, family, and friends: Family visits from far

Posted on: October 16, 2019 Last updated on: October 18, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 1
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…
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A couple of dumbells and a water bottle set on the floor. There's a water stamp that reads 27 degrees celcius. There's also text with a black background that reads "gym time".

Why I find time to work-out

Posted on: October 11, 2019 Last updated on: October 10, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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On a colourful carpet acrylic paint is setup next to a laptop with the image of a sunset open on it.

How Arts and Crafts help me Unwind

Posted on: October 4, 2019 Last updated on: October 4, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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A notebook with a pen lying over it is set down next to an orange pencil case, a pencil, a set of headphones, and a scrunchie.

Taking classes from all different levels

Posted on: September 27, 2019 Last updated on: September 26, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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A girl sits by the window of a high-rise building and you can see the skyline in the background.

My Support System at UofT!

Posted on: September 20, 2019 Last updated on: September 20, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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A big group of first year students all cheering at Nathan Phillip's Square for Orientation Week

What I learned from Orientation Week as a 3rd year student

Posted on: September 13, 2019 Last updated on: September 12, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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…
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