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Author: michelle (page 2)

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Toxic Positivity, Tragic Optimism

Posted on: January 25, 2022 Last updated on: January 24, 2022 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
Toxic positivity (n.): The overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state that results in the denial, minimization and invalidation of the authentic human emotional experience. It usually feels good to be motivated, productive, happy and optimistic. And sometimes we get that…
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How to use the Study Hubs

Posted on: January 18, 2022 Last updated on: January 17, 2022 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
By now, you’ve probably heard of the Study Hubs: they’re online spaces for U of T students to get support in getting their work done. But if you’re not sure how to use them, worry not: here are my personal…
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Finding positivity during a difficult time

Posted on: January 11, 2022 Last updated on: January 10, 2022 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
Welcome back, U of T! I wish you all a happy 2022 and an amazing year ahead <3 We’re starting this semester online – some of you may be happy and some of you may be not. To be honest,…
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Is U of T really that hard? My first semester experience.

Posted on: December 7, 2021 Last updated on: December 6, 2021 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
*deep breath* Yes. It is hard. There are multiple nights when I’m on my computer, drinking my second coffee of the day and wondering what time I’m going to finish this lab report. At least in life science, we constantly…
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Learning to be compassionate with myself during exam season

Posted on: November 30, 2021 Last updated on: November 29, 2021 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
It’s here. Exam season is here. How are you feeling? For my first exam season, I want to be compassionate with myself. One thing I learnt this semester: University of Toronto lives up to its reputation of rigor. I’m sure…
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Staying connected with family

Posted on: November 23, 2021 Last updated on: November 22, 2021 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several conversations with other international students about staying connected with our families. Our families do not live in Canada and staying connected with a time difference is honestly hard. It’s interesting to hear…
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Talking to a peer mentor about missing an assignment

Posted on: November 16, 2021 Last updated on: November 15, 2021 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
On Tuesday morning, I woke up thinking about a case competition presentation that I needed to practice. As usual, I also mentally planned for the day. It was not until then, I realized: I did not submit a Math assignment.…
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How I “restart” a bad day

Posted on: November 9, 2021 Last updated on: November 5, 2021 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
Well, you technically can’t restart a bad day: you don’t get to reverse time. However, you can make yourself FEEL that you’re restarting a day. I’m going to share some things that I do that make me feel precisely like…
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In-person test? Here’s my MAT135 experience!

Posted on: November 2, 2021 Last updated on: November 1, 2021 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
Hello, hello! Just a few more days until Reading Week: let’s pull through this week together! Last Friday, I took my first in-person test. There are no words to describe how tensed I was during the day, or even for…
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My reflection on time management

Posted on: October 26, 2021 Last updated on: October 26, 2021 Written by: michelle Comments: 0
Last Tuesday, I attended a Time Management Bootcamp hosted by Academic Success. This workshop allowed me to reflect on my own time management strategy and how I learnt to be more comfortable in managing my time now. P.S: There are…
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