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“Free Writing”: reclaim your creativity

Happy Spring, U of T! Last week, I had the pleasure of going to the “Speaking to Power with Clarity and Effectiveness” event, which included a special presentation by the University of Toronto’s Poet-In-Community, Ronna Bloom. The event was extremely…

An Introvert’s Guide to Leadership

If I were an animal, I think I’d be a turtle.

UTSG & snow closures: what they mean for accessibility

A couple of weeks ago, our beloved city was privy to some of the fiercest weather Canadian climate has to offer. On February 12th, 2019, widespread snowfall warnings covered most of Ontario, threatening up to 25 cm of snow, and…

#JoyatUofT: Mindfulness during Midterms

Having free drop-in sessions on campus allows students to take a break from their work and come back with a clearer mind. It also provides an environment for beginners to practice with guidance of instructors. It’s a pretty cool thing to have on campus!

How to talk to professors about accommodations

Having accommodations available at your fingertips has the potential to help students with disabilities succeed in their academic and personal lives, but this can only be done with collaborative effort. One of the most important steps in using your accommodations…

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Overspending on food and how to fix it

I was going over my finances for the previous semester, wondering where all my hard-earned cash had disappeared to. Did someone hack into my bank account and drain me of my life source? Maybe I dropped my debit card somewhere…

Self-Care with a Disability: What does that look like?

Having a disability is a unique and nuanced experience. Students with disabilities can often find themselves overworked and overstressed, without any comforting release. When told to indulge in ‘self-care’, many students don’t know what that looks like for them, or…