Midterms are in full swing, and for those of us who are juggling more than one midterm, life can feel pretty overwhelming. To counteract these feelings of stress and anxiety, I decided to take a break last weekend and head…
“Migrant Dreams”-Film Screening and Discussion
Last Wednesday, I attended a film screening and discussion presented by Hart House and the Centre for Community Partnerships for a movie called “Migrant Dreams” by Min Sook Lee. It is about Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program and it covers…
I am a Tough Cookie – Imposter Syndrome
Don't you hate it when a cookie looks good but doesn't taste like what you expected?
Why I Went Part-Time (And Why I Loved It)
Do you ever feel like you’re riding in a car that’s going just a bit too fast? This is how I felt by the time I was finished my second year of studies. People told me that university is for…
Wasting time on social media
October is mental health month, so I thought it might be useful to write one of the biggest things that have been messing with my head during my time in university - social media. It was actually a song that…
Peer Advisors: Up Close & Personal
This week, I had the chance to sit down with one of the Peer Advisors (for more information, check out: https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/as/peer-programs#node-5632) at Accessibility Services and talk to them about what they do and why you should come talk to them…
Self-Care and Understanding My Role in Decision-Making
This past week I had a bit of a funky experience. For starters, my email updated and my brain has yet to adjust to the new layout. I think we all know the disoriented feeling I’m referring to right now.…
Starting a new club
Starting your own club can be a great way to gain leadership skills and get involved on campus. And as a leader, there are some important things that should be taken into consideration before taking off.
School’s Back in Session, and So is My Anxiety-Here’s How I Deal
Since the start of the new semester, my anxiety has come back with a vengeance. I have always been an anxious person, and have struggled with anxious thoughts and constant worrying at different points in my life. However, my anxiety…
An Art Escapade – Nuit Blanche 2.0
I've wandered solo around the AGO after 6pm for free on Wednesdays after classes to unwind but art can also be fun with friends (and about a million other people)...