As most of us know, group projects are a thing to dread. Not only do they mean sharing a grade with someone you’ve probably never met before, but they also require trusting that everyone will do their part of the…
Author: Olive
Why it’s okay to have an unproductive reading week
Reading week is for getting work done (it’s even implied in the name) but, of all the reading weeks I’ve experienced while at university, it’s probably fair to say they are the time when my productivity is at its lowest.…
Get Crafty: Hart House Art Sessions
Last Thursday I attended one of Hart House’s virtual Get Crafty Sessions! Here’s my review: First we were shown a little presentation about artists who used materials that can be found at home to make their art. This workshop (and…
Part Two: My Productive Night Routine
This is the second part of my ‘productive day’ blog posts. Last week I shared my morning routine and this week I’m showing you my night routine! Dinner: I’d say my night routine begins at 5:00 pm because this is…
My Productive Morning Routine
I am a strong believer that the way I start my morning affects the rest of my day. This post is about my morning routine on a normal school day, with the goal of making sure I stay productive! Wake…
Simple Beauty Face Masks to Make at Home!
Hey everyone, this week I will be taking on the role of experimental beauty guru because I am here to share how I make some easy face masks from stuff most people already have at home! Ever since I started…
Getting the Most Out of the Writing Centre
I only started using the Writing Centre recently (now that I’m in my fourth year aah). I wish I’d used this resource earlier but I never thought I had the time for writing appointments. This year, especially now that everything’s…
How I Deal With My Fear of Participation
Participation: the dreaded 20% of a final grade. My heart feels like it’s going to jump out of my chest, I can hear the blood pumping in my ears, anxiety is through the roof–all because I need to raise my…
Hands-On Activities to Help Keep Focused in Zoom Class
This week’s post is about the hands-on activities I do while tuning into Zoom class in order to keep myself focused. I have a bad habit of having Zoom or BB collaborate open, and then also social media, or an…
How I Avoid Eye and Screen Exhaustion
We are lucky to have screens and that many parts of our lives can be adapted to the virtual net, however, I’ve noticed that my eyes often feel strained and I have become more exhausted due to working on a…