If I were an animal, I think I’d be a turtle.
“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.
Benefits of hitting the pool
There’s something so calming about swimming. I love just being able to get in the water, and let everything else from my day literally wash away. I used to swim a lot when I was younger, and I always looked…
Alternative Reading Week: Part 2-Further Reflection
Last week I attended the Alternative Reading Week reflection dinner, which was really fun because I caught up with a few of my team members and also got the chance to speak to some people from very different projects than…
Posts on POSts Part 2: Uncertainty & Doubt
Last week, I talked about the technical side to enrolling in a Program of Study (POSt). This week, I'm talking about the other side of enrollment: the side that involves uncertainty, doubt, and trying to figure out what's right for…
Application Results and Me: A Dramatic Re-telling
The girl sat at her desk. Behind her, the ceiling light flickered. Outside, the wind screamed. With a sudden loud buzz, the light died, leaving the room in total darkness, save for the glow of the white screen that kept…
UTSG & snow closures: what they mean for accessibility
A couple of weeks ago, our beloved city was privy to some of the fiercest weather Canadian climate has to offer. On February 12th, 2019, widespread snowfall warnings covered most of Ontario, threatening up to 25 cm of snow, and…
Planning for a Productive Summer After First Year
First Year for me is nearing completion, which feels crazy since it has only been a few months since the newness of frosh week. For me, the summer after is a weird place to be. Waiting for POST results can…
Going Abroad While Abroad
When I tell people that I’m on an exchange, I often get the question: “Have you done any traveling?” I always find this question surprising! To me, studying abroad is traveling in and of itself. Nonetheless, I understand why it’s…
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