Photo credit to Camille Simkin. Whether it’s 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 people actually using these services. I mean, how do you bring…
Category: Student Life
Why Everyone Needs to Attend the Student Consultation: National Standard for Mental Health
I’m in my fourth year and throughout the years, I’ve heard a lot of divided opinions about mental health resources on campus. From people saying they’ve had great experiences with accessing them to people struggling to access a counsellor or…
The Price of Being a Commuter Student: Locker Troubles and Finding Study Space
In mid-September I went to campus to attend my in-person classes for the first time. I looked around me and asked myself: Are there more people on campus now than in my orientation week three years ago? I couldn’t believe…
Why Virtual Study Hubs Work – productivity, motivation, and everything in between
I’ve been attending virtual study hubs for nearly a year and I must say, I don’t think I would’ve got through my virtual academic year without them. Last year, motivation was the bane of my existence. With libraries closed at…
Student Clubs 101 – My experience with big vs. small clubs
With guidelines everchanging and U of T having dozens of different clubs out there I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about my experience with clubs. I’ve been part of a big-scale 30+ people club and small-size…
My first weekend in Toronto
Last week, I wrote about leaving my home in Malaysia. While the moving away part was sad, I am very excited to share my experience as a first-year student at the University of Toronto! I arrived less than a week…
Interesting Clubs I Want To Try Out This Fall
Here are four interesting clubs that I’d like to try out this fall.
5 Unmistakable Parts of The Student Experience At U of T
Here are four unmistakable aspects of student life at U of T.
How U of T Career Exploration & Education Helped Spice Up My Career Plans
Here’s how the U of T Career centre helped rejuvenate my career plans.
Lessons from 2020-2021 (feat. Break Ideas!)
As I reflect on this past academic year and my time blogging for Life @ U of T on behalf of Accessibility Services, I am really appreciative for the blog as a safe space for me to journal, grow, and…