When I was in first year, I discovered the ultimate thesis - The Individual Vs. Society. It’s malleable and totally shapeable. It can work for equity studies, histories, literature (especially), art criticism and, in a pinch, anthropology. You can talk…
A Cup of Summation with a Dash of Fortuity
Welp, my last exam is in… 44 minutes. Not looking forward to it. For various, emotional and psychological reasons, I have not been myself this semester. Keyword: Apathy. Subtext: Delusions of grandeur. Playing the DVD backwards: Unadulterated sadness. But one…
Steak vs. Plate – The Ultimate Theoretical Showdown!
I’m finished my exams, and I thought that all educational reflection was done for now--no more discourses and thinking! Then, yesterday morning, I re-heated last night’s dinner for breakfast. I had no idea, just then, that learning was to be…
All This Injustice
There comes a point in every relationship when one suddenly comes to the brutal realization that his or her significant other is actually not perfect. As a result, dissatisfaction ensues, and the outcome? Conflict. Interestingly, in many cases, this is…
How To Avoid A Giant Pain In The Backside
I like U of T, I really do. But being a good student here sometimes turns out to be a real pain in my back. It's exam time, which normally means that for the last month and a half, thanks…
The Monsters
I’m tired of talking about exams. Really tired. I know they’re out there. Looming in the distance. Under my bed. In my closet. In the dark. In my books. In my laundry basket. With their long creepy green…
Everybody Loves a Bird Course
Some people may claim that if you work hard enough, you could pull through anything. I used to be one of those people, and unfortunately, last year, I learned my lesson the hard way. The truth, which a lot of…
The Awesome Mind-Altering Powers of Excessive Cramming
Yes...Heather had all of her finals for the semester in class (whoa...third person?) Anyways, it's stressful and horrible, but I have expressed this experience in cartoon form for you. Somewhat. - Heather
The I’m-Applying-To-Grad-School Saga Part I: How To Get A Reference Letter
So you've decided that you're going to apply for grad school, as I have done. You've looked through the programs offered by a number of universities, and have narrowed down your choice according to the area of research that you're…
Hissing Cockroaches and Confused Flowers: A History Student in the BIO150 Lab
There are some questions which never fail to rouse my curiosity. One of them pertains to how flowering plants, native to to the southern hemisphere but growing in small brown pots on my living room table, know that even though…