My last blog post was about study tips, specifically, how taking short breaks while studying are effective for getting my work done. This week I’m writing about taking longer breaks (taking the whole day off, or even a week!) and…
Author: Olive
Study Tips: The Best Way to Study is By Taking Breaks
Forcing yourself to sit down and study can be difficult, but finding the right way to take a break from studying can be just as hard! As much as I try to have a regulated study schedule, finding motivation at…
What I Wish I Knew About Textbooks Before University
We all know that the price of textbooks can add up. Here are some things I’ve learned after two years of university (and many textbooks later). 1. Know how you learn: Online textbooks tend to be cheaper, but if you…
Extracurriculars Are No Stress!
I know it’s still summer, but I’m sure a lot of people are already thinking about what clubs they can join during the school year! This is my experience with U of T’s extracurriculars. Finding the Right Club I know…
Dealing With Food Allergies At University
Coming to university with severe food allergies was one of the things I was most worried about. I have a long list of food allergies and finding the right places to eat can be tricky! Sharing a kitchen and eating…
The Roar of Residence Life
Moving away from home can be a big change. I lived in residence for two years, and for me, it felt a lot like sleep-away camp. It was super fun and there were always lots of people around. The experience…
My Homesickness Tricks
The biggest problem I faced in my first year of university was homesickness. I was already familiar with the feeling, having been to sleepover summer camp as a kid, but I still didn’t know how to make it go away.…
How the Breadth Requirement Made Me Change My Major
Ah, the dreaded breadth requirement strikes again! As someone who’s changed my major way too many times (technically five times – oops) I was not too happy to learn that I needed to take on more courses in order to…
City Mouse, Country Mouse
When I first came to U of T it was daunting. I’d had my heart set on studying in Toronto all throughout high school but that didn’t mean I was prepared for life in the big city. I came from…