My first year at U of T has started to feel like it happened a long time ago, even though it hasn't been that long at all. Between then and now, there have been many syllabi, essay drafts, and lectures.…
Jumping into January with a fresh perspective
I love planning. I spend a lot of time picking out a new planner each year, refining my organizational system, and re-calibrating my commitments and priorities as a student. These priorities change, thereby effecting each aspect of my plan. In…
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…
What Makes a Fullfilling 2019? You.
The new year is here, after what many would call a mediocre year. When reflecting on the last year, we often point out downfalls in society, and pin the disappointing parts of the year on anything but ourselves, to avoid facing the…
New Semester, New Opportunities! (Coverage on the Grant Info Night)
Hello everyone and welcome back to school! I’m super excited for this semester because there is a lot coming up (both CCP and otherwise) that I know will be very exciting and will provide a lot of great opportunities for…
My Love-hate Relationship with Year-long Courses
February 18th is the last day for you to drop a full year course without having a LWD on your transcript. POOF! It completely disappears from your transcript no matter how good or bad you were doing, but remember...
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…
Coping With Anxiety About New Classes
The new semester has just started, and for a lot of us that means a whole new set of classes. On one hand, great, because new classes means new things to learn. On the other hand, it’s all the nerves…
2018 in 5 words
If you had to pick 5 words to sum up your year, what would they be?
Weekly Worries: Will I Still Fit In With My High School Friends?
Now that exam season is coming to an end, winter holidays are fast approaching. Some people choose to spend the time relaxing around the city, while others visit family and friends. I am one of the latter- every year, I’ve…