As we inch closer and closer to 2021, here at the Centre for Community Partnerships, we are hard at work preparing for the various events and opportunities available to support student life. With that being said, I think it’s about…
Why Did I Choose to Blog with the CCP?
When the shift to virtual learning started earlier this year, I craved an opportunity that would allow me to not only further my individual learning, but would create an understanding of how to manage working in a team in an…
A Day in the Life of an Undergraduate Student during COVID-19!
“See you tomorrow!” I waved goodbye to my friend, blissfully unaware of what was to come. Months ago, in the midst of March, the usual hustle and bustle of daily life was put on pause, with the arrival of COVID-19.…
Take a Hike! – No, seriously.
Breathe. I want to take a moment to ask you all, how are you? Really. How are you actually doing? As we approach a season caught in the flurry of final assessments, midterms and exams – it is important to…
What it’s like Having a Work Study Position during the Pandemic
“All work-studies will now be offered online” When I was in my first-year of study, I never envisioned that by my third-year, the plain four walls of my room would transform into a makeshift office. Yet, here I am two…
Collaborating with UTFOLD: The Art of Origami and Trying New Things
In my last few years at U of T, I’ve found joy in many venues on campus, whether it is the Mango Madness smoothie at the Innis Cafe, or venturing into a library and glancing across all the titles I…
On Augur Magazine: Stories for the Futures We Need
Happy February everyone! This week, I wanted to write about my involvement in a speculative and slipstream print and online magazine called Augur. While I joined the Augur team as a First Reader in October 2017, my past with speculative fiction started a…
On Balancing Commuting, Academics, and Community Engagement
Winter is here! I am definitely feeling the cold, and I strongly believe my ancestors’ genes influenced mine to be more prepared for the humidity of southern China rather than Canada’s frosty weather. At the same time, winter means it…
Alternative Reading Week: Community Leadership and Compassion
Alternative Reading Week (ARW) is a bi-annual program that encourages students to connect with their communities, develop skills such as verbal communication, and participate in social justice initiatives. Last year, for the first time at St. George Campus, ARW occurred…
CCP Blogger: Reflection and Looking Forward
As the end of the semester is fast on our heels, I’d like to take some time to reflect on my time as a Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP) blogger this semester. I feel that I’ve encountered and learned a…