Our society’s love of plastic has taken a massive toll on the health of the planet. Millions of tons of plastic is produced annually, and more than eight million tons ends up in oceans. By some estimates, there will be…
Look Before You Leap – Advanced Courses
A perk was the Course Community (CC) component in which we met with an upper-year student bi-weekly. There was one rule: We were not to discuss any course materials. The purpose of CC was for us to meet industry speakers, current grad students and tour the laboratory facilities and be able to ask questions about the research being done in the department.
The Job Chronicles: First Year Faults
In my first year at U of T, I lived in residence at Victoria College. Being so close to fast food places on Yonge, the dazzling shops on Bloor street west and star-studded restaurants in Yorkville my wallet was emptier…
Creative personal projects: making the most of time away from school
I am often lost when deciding how I should be spending my time during my summer academic break. I work part-time, or even full-time, but this quickly starts to feel monotonous and unfulfilling. Last summer, I began approaching time off…
Why I make the time to run everyday
I delve into the mental obstacles I overcome when lacing up.
The portrait of a leader
I want to share my experiences and discoveries with you, and I encourage you to do the same. Paint your own leadership self-portrait by asking your own questions and trying new things.
Me, Unedited
And who am I? That’s one secret I’ll never tell. xoxo… Gossip Girl. Just kidding. I’m not gossip girl, or anything of the like. I’m just your regular shmegular University of Toronto student. I realize that I have not properly…
The Truth About Summer School
As someone who spent their summers away from the city during high school, academia has never been part of my holiday plan. This year is different. Moving back home to Ottawa for four months, knowing that my job wouldn’t…
“Any plans for the summer?”
This question served as the go-to conversation starter as the year came to an end. I had not planned anything significant for the summer, and instead was grappling with an existential problem of sorts. Continue moving onto the next…
Sun’s Out, Books Out – Finding Outdoor Study Space
Even though it's near impossible to find plug points outdoors, I personally enjoy disconnecting every once in awhile. All the places above are near libraries and indoor designated work-spaces that I can retreat to if it gets too hot, starts to rain or if there are too many bugs. Despite this, a huge plus about studying outside is that I can snack at anytime without feeling guilty every bite that I sneak in the libraries - shh!