Recently, I've heard that many animal shelters are filling up because of people’s lockdown pets and many have been getting way too full as the lockdowns are lifted in different countries. Some of my friends have looked after pets for…
5 study snacks for Easter and this online semester
It's getting to that point in the semester where the work keeps coming and there are many online lectures and things to study. Ideally, I would like to make some of these study snacks myself but online school is tough…
University of Toronto Podcasts
Recently, I’ve been listening to podcasts as a means of staying focused and exploring new things. For those of you interested, U of T has its own collection of podcasts which I’ve only found out recently. There seem to be…
2nd Engineering Student’s advice for U of T Engineering
Hope all is well! I wanted to give some insight into how I've found my undergraduate engineering degree at the University of Toronto. I think it would have helped or been nice when I was applying and I hope it's…
5 at-home activities that I do to be more sustainable
Sustainability in these times can be so tough and in fact hard to implement. I might have to wear another set of plastic gloves but if I can find a substitute I'll switch - e.g. using a reusable mask. At…
A student’s perspective of the King’s College Circle, Front Campus, changes at U of T
There's a huge transformation called the 'Landmark Project' happening to Front Campus or King's College Circle. In front of University College, there's a whole load of construction for the foreseeable future. From plans of removing the road to adding sustainable…
Why self-care should be celebrated more
There’s a phrase that you'll probably know and it’s helped me appreciate what’s around me. We seem to do touristy things everywhere but where we live. Then people come do things we hadn’t ever done or haven't thought of. Now,…
How music brings me #joyatUofT and how it helps with online school
It’s good to know what keeps us relaxed and ourselves. For me, I’m glad I love listening to music. It helps keep me grounded and yet I can still dream. #joyatUofT for me represents the self-care that I take for…
Books to read during Black History Month
And we're already into February 2021. January went very, very quickly for me. Looking ahead, February brings the opportunity for greater awareness about Black History Month and here are some great books to delve into and to educate ourselves. There…
Why you’ll wish you went to an online event
Try to explore and find something that floats your boat.