While the weather can make me feel extra lazy during Winter semester, the December break also plays a significant role in why I tend to experience a slump from January onwards. The 20–25 days of pure rest and relaxation were…
Planning Tips to Start the New Year Right
I find my planner so stress relieving, and so I want to share some of my favourite planning methods with you!
Making History: Iakoiehwáhtha Patton receives the Rhodes Scholarship
By now you may be familiar with the name Iakoiehwáhtha (Iako) Patton, a fourth year Art History student, president of the Art History Student Union, who is now making history herself by being the first First Nations female in Canada…
Stories on Resilience: A chat with Razzak N.
Earlier this month, Student Life hosted an event called Stories of Resilience: A World Café & Lunch Event with the goal being to provide a space for students to share and reflect on the challenges that have come with living…
A chat with a Mentor Navigator
Earlier in October, I had a great candid conversation with Josefina, who is one of this year’s Mentor Navigators with Student Life. As a part of the Access & Inclusion Peer Programs, essentially a Mentor Navigator provides mentorship and support…
My Experience With Mental Health Apps
Photo credit to Camille Simkin. Whether it’s U of T Telus Health Student Support (formerly U of T My SSP), Good2Talk, or even Kid’s Help Phone, it’s one of those things we’re made aware of but we seldom hear about…
A student’s perspective of the King’s College Circle, Front Campus, changes at U of T
There's a huge transformation called the 'Landmark Project' happening to Front Campus or King's College Circle. In front of University College, there's a whole load of construction for the foreseeable future. From plans of removing the road to adding sustainable…
U of T is Listening: the Launch of a New Mental Health Website
It is 2017, I am in my final year of high school and the University of Toronto is my first choice on my university application. I had extended family rooting for the school and encouraging me to work hard, “It’s…
Why Did I Choose to Blog with the CCP?
When the shift to virtual learning started earlier this year, I craved an opportunity that would allow me to not only further my individual learning, but would create an understanding of how to manage working in a team in an…
Student Mental Health: Beyond Pills and Doctors
The content depicted in this post is only one experience of a student, mental health is unique to each person. *Content Warning: Discussion of suicide and depression In light of recent events at the University of Toronto, I would like…