One of my biggest fears in life is to miss an opportunity. I hate the emptiness of "never knowing" that accompanies regret. It's like a big, black hole that sucks the optimism out of me, and leaves me deep in…
Ripped, Revised, Résumé-d
You need a summer job. Can't you feel it? The impending sinking feeling when you log on to your ROSI account and a horrendous number in bold, bright red appears, reminding you that you are broke, and need to pay…
Chasing A’s at U of T
When I was in first year, I discovered the ultimate thesis - The Individual Vs. Society. It’s malleable and totally shapeable. It can work for equity studies, histories, literature (especially), art criticism and, in a pinch, anthropology. You can talk…
A Cup of Summation with a Dash of Fortuity
Welp, my last exam is in… 44 minutes. Not looking forward to it. For various, emotional and psychological reasons, I have not been myself this semester. Keyword: Apathy. Subtext: Delusions of grandeur. Playing the DVD backwards: Unadulterated sadness. But one…
A DIY Gift Guide for the Poor and Weird
A random assortment of gift ideas, for you. I broke my body, brain, and so-called 'spirit' this week, so, it's a bit disjointed. I'm going to go cry now. Box of Hugs/Kisses/Positive Mantras Get an empty box... and fill it.…
All This Injustice
There comes a point in every relationship when one suddenly comes to the brutal realization that his or her significant other is actually not perfect. As a result, dissatisfaction ensues, and the outcome? Conflict. Interestingly, in many cases, this is…
How To Avoid A Giant Pain In The Backside
I like U of T, I really do. But being a good student here sometimes turns out to be a real pain in my back. It's exam time, which normally means that for the last month and a half, thanks…
Everybody Loves a Bird Course
Some people may claim that if you work hard enough, you could pull through anything. I used to be one of those people, and unfortunately, last year, I learned my lesson the hard way. The truth, which a lot of…
The I’m-Applying-To-Grad-School Saga Part I: How To Get A Reference Letter
So you've decided that you're going to apply for grad school, as I have done. You've looked through the programs offered by a number of universities, and have narrowed down your choice according to the area of research that you're…
So You Want To Feel Really Really Good?
Well, join the club! I'm not talking about the self-indulgent kind of "feeling good", none of the Godiva Chocoiste Dark Chocolate with Raspberry melt-in-your-mouth ecstasy, or the sleeping for 12 hours straight and waking up dazed kind of contentment. I'm…