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…
Starting the Year By Fighting Writer’s Block
As a humanities student, it’s vital that I have my creative (and motivation!) juices flowing for all those papers I’ll be writing this semester. I was on CLNX when I saw this workshop Addressing Writer’s Block a couple days ago;…
How I Maintain My Non-Academic Passions As A Full-Time Student
Being a full-time student is the equivalent of (or more than) a full-time job. Even when I’m not in class or doing schoolwork, I still find myself thinking about school, mulling over ideas for my next assignment and anticipating future…
How I’m Transitioning Back To In-Person Learning This Fall
I went to a workshop about hybrid classes and here’s what I’ve learned.
Why Every U of T Student Should Take An English Class At Least Once
Here’s why I think every U of T student should take an English class at least once.
Ergonomics: How I Protect My Body While Working At Home
What is ergonomics and how can it help you protect your body while working from home?
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…
Navigating the Final Stretch of the Academic Year
I have been counting down the weeks of this semester since the first day of school! Back in January, when I was putting my calendar together, I thought to myself “wow, this is going to be a brutally long 14…
Signing Off
Two years of blogging for Life@UofT, and my time as a blogger is coming to an end. Welcome to my final post! I’m sad to be leaving but it’s time for me to graduate (fingers crossed I manage to hand…
How I Stay Sane During Final Assessment Period
There are only two things that make me question my sanity: my unfaltering love for TV shows from Spain and final assessment period. Going through exam period is easily the most stressful part of being a student. It’s a not-so-fun…