Halloween isn’t the only scary thing in October… what scares university students the most: midterms. In the midst of midterms, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed. What feels like endless readings and review questions, I sometimes feel like no there’s…
Facilitation For Leaders Workshop: A Reminder of Identity, Memory, and Goal-setting
Now that the first month has passed by, I wanted to revisit my earlier goals for this work-study term. One skill I really wanted to develop was the ability to facilitate workshops and meetings. I have a quiet voice, so…
I Enjoy Waking Up at 7:30AM?! Why I Changed My Sleep Schedule
In the beginning of the school year, I realized pretty quickly that I would have to make some adjustments to my sleep schedule. Since coming to university, I had gone to bed at 1am or 2am every night and woken…
On Reaching Out as a Student
You are surrounded in a sea of people but everyone is occupied. The world keeps spinning and never stops for you. There's no time to breathe. Somehow you are surrounded by 100,000 other students yet you feel completely alone. Adult…
Beading as Medicine
Aaniin! As the week draws to an end, I’m keeping in mind special intentions while making a little extra time for self-care. It’s Mental Health Week at the University of Toronto, and a reminder to check-in with ourselves and remember…
My Journey Into Accessibility Services
I’m a blogger for Accessibility Services, except I’m not yet registered with them. Why not? Because I’m still on my journey into getting the services I need, despite being in my third year. In order to register, I need to…
Meditation: 6 Things I’ve Learned
University can be an exciting time, but also a very stressful time. This week I bring you my story about the wonders of meditation. I have always found that there isn’t much free time in university, my days are filled…
Finding Things to Do on Exchange
Last Saturday was a blur of lights and music. As I exited the amusement park where the KB Rapbeat Festival was held, I carefully eased the entry wristband off my hand and tucked it into my pocket. “I’ve never been to…
The Word on The Street: A Reflection on Writing and Community
The Word on the Street (WOTS), Toronto's Book and Magazine Festival, is an annual fall event showcasing authors, publishers, and performers at Harbourfront Centre. This year, the marketplace tents were set up for Sunday September 22, from 10 am to 5 pm.…
Taking classes from all different levels
As a 3rd year student, I’m able to say I’ve taken classes from all levels at university. From 1st year classes in Convocation Hall, to 4th year classes with less than 15 people. However, I didn’t take all the 3rd…