By the end of last week, I was exhausted from studying. It felt like all I’d been doing lately was problem set after problem set, assignments, and readings. “I feel like I’ve been studying even more than I used to…
Category: Balance
Finding the Balance Between my School Life and Social Life
As we put an emphasis on mental health this month, I decided to write about my struggles in trying to find a balance between my social/family life and school life. Last Sunday, my dad had a rare day off of work…
TAKE A HIKE!
Aaniin, I hope this blog post finds you well! As we continue to observe Mental Health Awareness Month at the university, I’d like to take a moment to share one of the ways I make time for my wellness. While…
Why I find time to work-out
Although I must admit I’m not the most consistent when it comes to committing to the gym, I am also someone who genuinely enjoys going from time to time. Going to the gym is definitely not as easy at it…
Finding Community on Campus
The U of T St. George campus is huge and there are tens of thousands of students here, which can be very intimidating. If you are someone who wants to find a community to belong to and feel welcomed in,…
Check out these Go-to Spots for Relaxing and Studying
Do you ever have an awkward amount of time to kill between classes and all you want to do is sit, relax or study in peace? I certainly do! U of T is an enormous place. In the beginning I…
3 Ways to De-Stress During Midterm Season
Halloween isn’t the only scary thing in October… what scares university students the most: midterms. In the midst of midterms, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed. What feels like endless readings and review questions, I sometimes feel like no there’s…
I Enjoy Waking Up at 7:30AM?! Why I Changed My Sleep Schedule
In the beginning of the school year, I realized pretty quickly that I would have to make some adjustments to my sleep schedule. Since coming to university, I had gone to bed at 1am or 2am every night and woken…
Meditation: 6 Things I’ve Learned
University can be an exciting time, but also a very stressful time. This week I bring you my story about the wonders of meditation. I have always found that there isn’t much free time in university, my days are filled…
The Word on The Street: A Reflection on Writing and Community
The Word on the Street (WOTS), Toronto’s Book and Magazine Festival, is an annual fall event showcasing authors, publishers, and performers at Harbourfront Centre. This year, the marketplace tents were set up for Sunday September 22, from 10 am to 5 pm.…