"You're struggling with this because it is hard." This was one the things that stuck with me from last weekend. I attended the Fresh Start Conference, an annual one-day event dedicated to getting students back on their feet after a…
#JoyAtUofT: Letting the Little Things Bring You Joy
I’m learning that I really love challenges (if you can even call them that). For example, this weekend I challenged myself to eat a whole box of cookies. I succeeded. Okay, all jokes aside, this week is Joy At U…
Work-Life Balance on Exchange?
The term “Work-life balance” is increasingly used to describe a fully employed adult, who drudges through an 8-hour work day, but also is able to come home to spend time with their spouse and children. While I am FAR from…
#JoyatUofT: Campus Involvement and The Importance of Community
Hey everyone! This marks the first day of #JoyatUofT week, an initiative to spread happiness and meaningful reflection on what brings you joy. It’s especially important at this time of the year when it’s cold outside, midterm season is in…
#JoyatUofT: Mindfulness during Midterms
Having free drop-in sessions on campus allows students to take a break from their work and come back with a clearer mind. It also provides an environment for beginners to practice with guidance of instructors. It’s a pretty cool thing to have on campus!
One Last Time: Things to Do Before I Graduate
What’s on your bucket list of things to do at U of T?
Changing My Eating Habits: My One True Love, Juice
Since the start of this semester, I have been drinking juice at most once a week. It’s hard, and here’s why: We were talking in class the other day about aphids, which are sap-sucking insects that basically drink sugar water…
Surprising benefits of exercising outside in the winter
So, I’ve never been a huge fan of the cold. There’s something just slightly off-putting about your tears freezing in your eyes and your nose constantly running—I don’t know, maybe it’s just me. This winter has not been going easy…
Woes of Graduation: Whoa, Graduation?
Running through the 6ix with these woes, since second year.
ARW Orientation: Getting Ready!
I spent most of my Friday last week at the Orientation for Alternative Reading Week! I went into it not really knowing what to expect, but it was really fun to meet my teammates and let me appreciate yet again…