As it seems to be the trend this semester, snow days are upon us. While the weather has not been completely in our favour, that doesn’t mean we need to be grey as well! Although I’m not currently in Toronto,…
Posts on POSts Part 1: Enrolling in POSts
It's that time of year again: time to start thinking about enrolling in your Program(s) of Study (POSt). If you're a first-year student, then this will be your first time doing this and you might be a bit confused by…
Why I Almost Didn’t Go on Exchange
From mouth-watering food to New Year’s celebrations, going on exchange to Tokyo has been one of the best experiences of my undergraduate career. With all the joys I’ve blogged about, it may be hard to believe that just a year…
My Experience With One Programs: Trinity One Environment and Sustainability Stream
First years have a lot of options for courses at U of T, and the Margaret McMillan Trinity One program is one of the options available, alongside the various First Year Seminars available for students. This past year, I was…
What am I doing with my summer?? – A Contemplation
I miss my cat, my parents and the food (in no particular order)...
Having a Fresh Start
"You're struggling with this because it is hard." This was one the things that stuck with me from last weekend. I attended the Fresh Start Conference, an annual one-day event dedicated to getting students back on their feet after a…
Work-Life Balance on Exchange?
The term “Work-life balance” is increasingly used to describe a fully employed adult, who drudges through an 8-hour work day, but also is able to come home to spend time with their spouse and children. While I am FAR from…
The Ultimate Showdown: Expectations vs. Reality
Sometimes you order a sandwich, and instead of getting satisfying, carb-y deliciousness you get a slice of cheddar between two soggy pieces of Wonderbread: the kind of meal that makes anyone who went to Fyre Festival jealous. Let's face it:…
Making POSt and Making Friends
We all have one or two people that we ALWAYS see in almost all our classes. Most of the time, it's obvious to both parties; but it can be nerve wrecking to go up to them and ask "What's your POSt?"
How I Prepared For Exchange
Coming at you live from Gare de L’est Station in Paris after just missing my train for a weekend trip, I don’t feel as though I’m prepared for exchange—but is readiness really the issue? After a 30-minute phone call rant…