Winter has kicked in and the holiday season is upon us! First semester sure has gone by quickly; I can’t believe this is my last post! (until the new year, don’t worry). Even though it’s exam season, some of you…
If You’re Reading This You’re Overthinking
Overthinking. What’s the weather like today? Four degrees with a chance of snow. So that means I need to wear a long sleeve shirt, a sweater, my heavy coat, no maybe my light coat. But I do have that one…
When in Rome, do as Romans do
Whether it’s a favourite brand of facewash or a go-to morning breakfast, everyone has their ritual daily comforts. In preparation for my year abroad, I didn’t hesitate to load my suitcase full of favourite things from home. While packing up,…
Leading in Ottawa: Leadership Exchange 2018
The Leadership Exchange is a 5-day excursion (during Fall reading week) to Ottawa, where U of T students can learn about different leadership styles, theories, and practices by visiting different settings in Canada’s capital. I had the pleasure of interviewing…
School is hard and your brain deserves a break
School can be overwhelming at any time of year, but it’s especially stressful during exam season. If we aren’t grinding through papers and assignments, we’re staying up studying for exams. It can be really challenging fitting in healthy habits during…
Long Empty Hallways: How I Deal With a Tragic Exam Schedule
It’s official, we are officially half-way through our 49th week of Hallway Appreciation Year! Official Note: Hallway Appreciation Year is not officially recognized by any officials. Before we get to celebrating, let me explain a little bit. As I’m sure…
A Reflection of the First Semester of First Year
The first semester has come and gone, so fast that it just seems like a blur. For a first year student, it is surprising how far I've come since the end of August. In terms of my academic, social, and…
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Finals
It's that time a year again! No, not Christmas... Finals! *cheers* I'm stressed out about my first exam coming up so I thought I'd make my own rendition of a Christmas song to lighten the mood! I wish you a…
Community Conversations
“Community Conversations” was an inspiring discussion among people who do work (or are interested) in community engagement on multiple levels and in a variety of areas. It was mostly all students, although there were community partners and other CCP members…
The holidays are here! How I’m (healthily) indulging this year
Ahh, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’s something so magical about the holiday season. I don’t know if its all the twinkly lights or that people seem to be just a bit nicer to each other. Either…