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Author: Francesca (page 3)

The University College quad

My Favourite Spots on Campus

Posted on: August 30, 2019 Last updated on: August 29, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
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,…
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Francesca standing in front of a neon light piece by Brian Jungen at the AGO.

How I’m becoming confident at university: A mini-guide

Posted on: August 29, 2019 Last updated on: August 29, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 1
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…
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Francesca and her friends smiling at the camera while working at the grill.

Choose U of T – The Student Choice Initiative and why I opted in

Posted on: August 21, 2019 Last updated on: August 21, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 1
It’s once again that time of the year when we all head to Acorn and get ready to pay tuition. However, this year things are slightly different. This year, due to the Student Choice Initiative implemented by the Ford government,…
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University College behind a tree and blue skies behind

Starting at UofT: how to handle expectations

Posted on: August 9, 2019 Last updated on: August 9, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Whether you’re starting your first year at U of T or your fourth, there will always be expectations surrounding what you should be doing starting September. For me, pressure from my family and even from some friends is already slowly…
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A university building behind a tree during winter.

Back to school already?

Posted on: August 7, 2019 Last updated on: August 7, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Three full months have flown by since summer break began. And honestly, I’m not sure if it’s been too long, or if it’s not been enough. So many things have changed in my life; this is the longest I’ve ever…
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Scenery someone on the UofT campus during winter, during a sunset.

The Beauty Around Us

Posted on: July 30, 2019 Last updated on: July 30, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 2
Many days can go by in which I fail to notice the beauty that surrounds us. I can’t stress enough how important it is for me to do so. I have started to notice how fast my mood can improve…
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A small pond of water is reflecting the sky and trees with the Canadian flag behind them.

Keeping my balance

Posted on: July 5, 2019 Last updated on: July 4, 2019 Written by: Francesca
We’ve all heard the saying “balance is key”, but recently I can’t stop thinking about what the key to balance could be. I hear things such as “work hard, play hard”, but don’t often unpack what it means. We probably…
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Sugar cookies decorated with a Christmas theme

Cooking (for students!)

Posted on: July 3, 2019 Last updated on: July 3, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
If two years ago you would’ve asked me if I could live alone, I might have just laughed at you. I knew the time would eventually come, but I felt like I wasn’t ready at all. If you’re about to…
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Two girls walking through a quad in the University of Toronto

My friends are how old?!

Posted on: June 21, 2019 Last updated on: June 20, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Going into my third year, I don’t even think about how old my friends are anymore. It’s a strange concept because only 3 years ago my friend group was made up of almost exclusively people my age. In high school…
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A book, a pair of sunglasses and headphones on a towel on the grass.

My summer abroad in Toronto

Posted on: June 14, 2019 Last updated on: June 13, 2019 Written by: Francesca Comments: 0
Before we dive too deep into university life, I thought I’d introduce myself. Who am I? An Anthropology student going into my third year, navigating my way through my first summer in Toronto. My name is Francesca, everyone calls me…
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