Santiago is a mad city. At least, for me it is. Santiago’s total population stands at just under 7 million and that number is easily felt every day. From the claustrophobically packed subways, to the heavy smog, to the cars…
The Beauty Around Us
Many days can go by in which I fail to notice the beauty that surrounds us. I can’t stress enough how important it is for me to do so. I have started to notice how fast my mood can improve…
Having a Productive Summer
For me, summer vacation can sound really good when I'm still in school. I smile at the idea of being stress-free and doing absolutely nothing. Yet, every year when summer comes, I can’t help but having a feeling of emptiness.…
Extracurriculars Are No Stress!
I know it's still summer, but I’m sure a lot of people are already thinking about what clubs they can join during the school year! This is my experience with U of T's extracurriculars. Finding the Right Club I know…
My Favourite Study Places
One of my favourite things about the St. George campus at U of T is the incredible architecture. No matter which part of the campus I’m at, I can always find a nice building nearby to settle down to complete…
Keeping my balance
We’ve all heard the saying "balance is key", but recently I can’t stop thinking about what the key to balance could be. I hear things such as "work hard, play hard", but don’t often unpack what it means. We probably…
The Roar of Residence Life
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…
Cooking (for students!)
If two years ago you would've asked me if I could live alone, I might have just laughed at you. I knew the time would eventually come, but I felt like I wasn't ready at all. If you’re about to…
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…