It's corny, but I can't think of another way to say this - music takes me to another place. This makes keeping music a big part of my routine all the more essential during a school year which can get…
First Nations House: Introduction & Orientation
She:koli! Diane ní: yukyáts ohkwa:li niwaki’taló:t^ On^yota’a:ka: niwakuhutsyó:t^ Hi, my name is Diane, I am bear clan and my nation is the Oneida Nation of the Thames. Oneida is my First Nations community, located in southwestern Ontario, roughly 50km outside…
One now at a time
Maybe it's because I’ve recently read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, or maybe it’s the fourth year wisdom, but anyhow I’m learning to commit to the moments and bask in all the gifts the present has to offer.
Community Engagement and the University Experience
Hello everyone! My name is Grusha and I’m the new blogger this year for the Centre of Community Partnerships. For this first introductory post, I would like to share my reflections on why community engagement, especially in the university context,…
In My Element – Switching Programs
"Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient" - Jordan Peterson, U of T Professor
Where does that door go?
Opportunities are like doors. Maybe you know exactly where it will go, or maybe you don't. But wherever the door leads, I must open it - or at least knock - to find out. Meeting new people or trying new…
How To Do (Or Not Do) Your Readings
It was the first time I had ever been in Con Hall. All of the seats were packed, and the sound of chatter echoed throughout the massive Victorian building. The girl I was talking to was a fourth year Drama…
It’s Okay to Take a Break
In the spirit of the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur this week, I wanted to take a minute to reflect. This holiday, also known as “The Day of Atonement,” is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur falls exactly…
Cool places to study between classes
So, I have this problem. It is impossible for me to do school assignments at home since it's a place where I can do nothing but just hang out and relax. So, my solution during my years here at U…
Debunking the stigma surrounding the social sciences
From countless memes and subtle in-person jabs, I think it is obvious that there is a belief that the humanities and social sciences are inferior to S.T.E.M. In my hometown, not entering a degree in Engineering or choosing to become…