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Author: Olive

Author: Olive

Two people, with their backs turned, sitting on a foggy beach.

Scheduled Stress Breaks: Do They Work?

Posted on: March 2, 2021 Last updated on: March 1, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 0
A few weeks ago I came across the idea that scheduled stress breaks can actually help deal with the feeling of being overwhelmed by stress. I wasn’t sure if a stress break would work but I thought I might as…
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Slide show showing bubble clouds with thoughts people with imposter syndrome might have. Example: I don't belong at U of T.

Academic Success and Imposter Syndrome

Posted on: February 23, 2021 Last updated on: February 22, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 2
Over Reading Week I attended an Academic Success workshop on Imposter Syndrome titled “Learning from Failure and Challenge”. This is one of a group of workshops in U of T Student Life’s “Learning How to Learn” series. These Academic Success…
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Poster that reads "international pen pal intitiative".

U of T’s New Pen Pal Initiative

Posted on: February 16, 2021 Last updated on: February 16, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 0
This year it’s easy to feel disconnected from friends and, at the same time, it’s been exhausting to keep in contact via Zoom. Something that I really miss about in-person classes is the little conversations I used to have with…
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dancing.

#JoyatUofT: Being part of a dance club

Posted on: February 9, 2021 Last updated on: February 8, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 0
It’s Joy Week here at U of T and I’m always looking for an excuse to write about dance, so this week I’m sharing why being part of a dance club brings me joy! Joy Week is about spreading positivity…
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How I Deal with Six Courses

Posted on: February 2, 2021 Last updated on: February 1, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 4
This semester I am attempting to take SIX art-sci courses (and pass them!) We’re only a few weeks into the semester and I already feel drowned by work, but I’m not ready to give up yet. The workload can be…
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The Importance of Taking Care of Your Living Space

Posted on: January 26, 2021 Last updated on: January 25, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 0
This is the first time that I’ve ever lived in my own place, away from parents and outside of residence. I know it’s a weird time where many of us are living at home with family, but when I was…
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Resolutions for the New Semester

Posted on: January 18, 2021 Last updated on: January 18, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 1
New semester, new me! I’m sure a lot of us feel like the new semester is a fresh start for keeping up with healthy habits. Going into this semester I’ve been feeling pretty burnt out and unorganized already. Normally I’d…
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Letter and pressed flowers.

Homemade Gift Ideas to Send Friends

Posted on: January 12, 2021 Last updated on: January 11, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 1
This year birthdays have been a little different–we can’t really celebrate in person and gift giving is more complicated too, especially with some friends living overseas and the price of shipping! Recently I’ve been sending letters with a few little…
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Dancers on stage.

Inspiration and How It Can Help Motivate You

Posted on: December 8, 2020 Last updated on: December 7, 2020 Written by: Olive Comments: 1
It’s that point in the semester when life gets pushed to the side and it’s all about crunching in as much studying as possible. For me, this usually leads to feeling unmotivated (and miserable!) until exam season is over.  One…
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Short Stories to Read During the Break

Posted on: December 1, 2020 Last updated on: November 30, 2020 Written by: Olive Comments: 1
We have almost reached the end of the semester and then we will be free for an (extended) break! Usually, I promise myself that I’ll read a novel over the break but that never happens. So, I decided I would…
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