In first year, all my classes had over 100 students, generic content and little to no room for creativity and individuality. Intro to Philosophy, Intro to English, Intro to Writing Essays….get the pattern? Introductory courses usually attempt to give you…
Commuter Noob: A Cry for Help
From first year to third year, I lived beside the CN Tower and had a 20-minute to commute to campus. Life was soo good. But with a recent turn of events in my life, I’ve decided to move back to…
My Graduation Bucket List
This is no ordinary list of goals for the school year…this is my GRADUATION BUCKET LIST!! My time as an undergrad is limited. I only have eight months to self-induce every possible “university experience” before I enter the realm of post-grad.…
10 Types of Friends You’ll Most Likely Make at U of T
During your time at U of T, I bet you this year’s tuition that you are going to meet some of the most randomest, most beautiful, most unique or even the most interesting personalities you will ever meet in your…
Sarah “Honey BooBoo” vs. the LSATs: Round Two
Remember that Eagle/Wind proverb I always quote? Well, here’s how it helped me get past screwing up on a standardized test. Just like the eagle needs wind to soar higher, we need to be challenged to grow. Writing the LSAT…
My College and I
This week at Life @ U of T we will be trying something new! All posts this week will be dedicated to providing you with a diverse set of perspectives on U of T’s college system and the significance or lack…
Meet Jessica, My Soul-Sister
That’s what friendship means to me. Camaraderie. Ride or die. Through thick and thin. I would not have survived the last two years without the friends I have made at UofT. I used to think that true friendship was impossible…
Cheaters: Grad School or Law School?
What do you do when you are in love with two things and have to choose one to commit to for the rest of your life? And polygamy isn’t an option because each task comes with the price tag of…
A Blessing In Disguise
I did something brave last night. I talked to my dad about my issues with social and mostly school-related anxiety. That feeling in the pit of your stomach; the hummingbird knocking against your ribcage; the sound of your knees buckling;…
Why do we ignore each other on campus?
What is the name of the always smiling cashier at the Buttery? How about the nice guy who makes the best poutine at Sid Smith? When was the last time you said HI to a familiar face from a past…