Waking up before 10am can be quite the struggle, especially on the weekends. But for a laid back student leadership conference at Hart House, I’ll easily make an exception. Even on a chilly Saturday during winter. And although I didn’t catch some extra zzz’s, I did catch some new ideas and inspiration.
Bell Let’s Talk: Building a Support Network on Campus
I have a super power. When I’m a part of a group chat with more than four people, if I say something, the conversation immediately stops. Sometimes for two months (not an exaggeration). I wish I were kidding. Perhaps it’s…
MSE101 – My First Engineering Class
When I told my nuclear engineering friend at UOIT that U of T puts a professor on a bed of nails annually for a course, he thought I meant figuratively.
Overspending on food and how to fix it
I was going over my finances for the previous semester, wondering where all my hard-earned cash had disappeared to. Did someone hack into my bank account and drain me of my life source? Maybe I dropped my debit card somewhere…
Experiencing Experiential Learning
Let's face it: student life involves a lot of textbook reading and lecture listening. While these are both important skills to hone in on, they aren't the only ones that are worthwhile. They are also not the only ways to…
Crossing the Street and Other Extreme Sports
It is cold and icy. Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get going. With the recent snowfall, there’s been a lot of stuff going around about staying safe in the winter. Warm clothes, walking carefully so as…
Being Friends with Grad Students
"I'm in first year too! First year of graduate school..."
Are You Ready to “Map The System”?
Hello everyone! The second semester is officially in full swing and winter has also finally arrived in all its glory. Please stay warm and try to keep your spirits up so that you can focus properly on school and getting…
Moving On and Getting Over
In artist John Mayer's hit song, “Moving on and getting over, are not the same it seems to me…I’ve got to get over," Mr. Mayer makes transitions sound romantic and melodious. But his lyrics fail to touch on the difficulties…
Gym Jam: A Nervous Person’s Perspective of St. George’s Gyms
I make no secret about not really enjoying public spaces- there are so many people, it can be pretty loud, and I find it pretty overwhelming. I seriously value my alone time. However, I also love running. It’s a great…