Moving away from home can be a big change. I lived in residence for two years, and for me, it felt a lot like sleep-away camp. It was super fun and there were always lots of people around. The experience…
Category: Connections
My Homesickness Tricks
The biggest problem I faced in my first year of university was homesickness. I was already familiar with the feeling, having been to sleepover summer camp as a kid, but I still didn’t know how to make it go away.…
My friends are how old?!
Going into my third year, I don’t even think about how old my friends are anymore. It’s a strange concept because only 3 years ago my friend group was made up of almost exclusively people my age. In high school…
City Mouse, Country Mouse
When I first came to U of T it was daunting. I’d had my heart set on studying in Toronto all throughout high school but that didn’t mean I was prepared for life in the big city. I came from…
Mentorship = Mentoring + Relationship
Just like any relationship, it’ll need time and effort. So I probably shouldn’t just ask a person to mentor me after meeting them for the first time.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Final Reflection
*Poof!* And just like that, it’s already the end another academic year.
Getting Involved On-Campus Over the Summer
Sunshine and warmer weather are upon us as the winter term ends and the spring/summer terms begin. May to August is usually a quieter time of year on campus, but there’s still plenty of things to do if one happens…
Navigating Space with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
It’s another way to think about how I navigate the spaces I’m in, while being considerate that there I share this space with others too, and that we’re all navigating this space together.
Au Revoir: Third Year Thoughts
As I look back at the 2018/2019 schoolyear, the two semesters feel like completely different times in my life. After a summer of living where I grew up—but growing up more than I had imaged, as my parents were away…
Blogging For CCP: End of the Year Reflection
Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well and taking care of yourselves, especially because it’s exam season. Be sure to check out #examreadyuoft across the Life@UofT and University of Toronto: Student Life social media channels for tips and…