I have a hard time taking notes in class, and I know that a lot of people have this problem as well. I can barely take notes by hand: my handwriting flat out sucks, I find paper inconvenient to carry…
A 3 step plan to getting through the U of T Plague
Ah January. The sun is shining, the snow is glistening, everyone in your lecture is coughing, and you've come down with what might be the actual plague. Never fear! Life at U of T has you covered! Since I seem…
The Pro/Am Open Mic hosted by the Trinity College Comedy Collective
Last Friday I had the opportunity to help organize a hilarious stand-up comedy show with my group the Trinity College Comedy Collective. It was actually our first official event! We've been planning it for months, so, it was nice to see…
Winter Life Hacks (UofT Style)
I would have loved to start this post with the over-used yet always relevant Game of Thrones reference “winter is coming”. Unfortunately however, winter is already here - it’s icing up the sidewalks, freezing the streetcar tracks, and hurting your…
All Over The Place: Travel Experiences at U of T
It’s a new year and a new semester! I was lucky enough to make it home to Alberta for the holiday. Many students on campus also have family close to Toronto. Students who have to stay in the city away…
Self Discovery at OMWHO 2015
Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully everyone’s winter break was amazing and semester 2 is welcoming you back with open arms! The Ontario Model World Health Organization conference (OMWHO) has been my baby for the last few months, and this past weekend,…
When Commitment Becomes Overcommitment
I start out each semester taking six courses, because I hit my head as a child and I don't understand how time works. Despite the fact that it never works out for me, I do it anyway. The beginning of…
One Long To-Do: The Importance of Finding the Right Balance
Hello dear blog readers! Welcome back to school for our winter semester. For me, I am incredibly excited to get things going. Yet this week was probably not what I had in mind. Alongside my course readings, I have twelve…
Future Shoes & Present Resolutions
Welcome back, and welcome forward: into a new year! 2015 brings many things; not the least of which is that Marty McFly should be showing up (along with some sweet kicks), and not the most of which is that I…
Receiving Medical Attention in Japanese
I came down with a high fever at the beginning of winter break. I learned a lot from the experience, and I'd like to share some of my findings here. In this post, I'll offer three tips for dealing with sickness while abroad.…