With two months abroad under my belt, I started to think about the biggest challenges my classmates and I have faced since moving to France. Among the over-consumption of baguette and pastries, we also agreed that making friends initially can…
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“I can’t, I’m busy” – Am I Really Though?
The issue is… a one-hour break quickly turns into two-hours or three. I call this the “black-hole-dining-hall” effect.
Six Strategies for a Splendid Snow Day
As it seems to be the trend this semester, snow days are upon us. While the weather has not been completely in our favour, that doesn’t mean we need to be grey as well! Although I’m not currently in Toronto,…
Interning during school
One day as I was sitting in my condo, eating what was becoming a regular dinner meal of popcorn paired with the finest wine that $20.00 can buy. Waiting for school the next day, with the buzz of pending assignments…
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…
Being Friends with Grad Students
“I’m in first year too! First year of graduate school…”
Degree Explorer 101
Not very many students seem to know about Degree Explorer. Before an acquaintance of mine introduced Degree Explorer to me, planning out my academic year typically involved sitting hunched over a notepad, counting FCEs and writing out course codes, while…
So You Want To Plan an Event?
This past Monday I ran my first event at U of T, White Supremacy and the Alt-Right: Community Leaders and Our Response to Hate Groups in Canada. As the title suggests, the subject isn’t light, but it’s a conversation I thought…
To Stress or Not to Stress
Stress (Noun) /stres The Oxford Dictionary’s definition: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. My definition: A constant battle with oneself. A mental state that consumes one’s psyche for prolonged periods of time until…
Interning While Abroad
I have two main vices. The first is my undying love for Starbucks, in spite of the merciful pleas from my wallet. The second is my (lowkey) obsession with LinkedIn. Last year, I saw many of my peers posting job…