I experienced a lot of stress in this past fall-winter academic session, and that really showed in my fitness levels, as I had almost completely neglected my body’s wellbeing in pursuit of academic and work goals. So, when I began…
Branching out with STEM – Volunteering in Your Field
I'm not sure if I should be concerned about how easily motivated I am by food and free t-shirts.. But I think it's a good starting point to getting more involved with the community of my chosen field of study.
Where I lead, I will follow
"Every time I practice these skills, I also practice my confidence and independence, by exposing myself to new experiences and learning about myself along the way."
What Your Mother Doesn’t Tell You About… Summer Jobs
Going into my first university summer, the pressure was on. After hearing the buzz around U of T about the incredible importance employers supposedly place on summer roles when hiring after undergrad, I thought my only option was to land…
Minimizing Stress through Planning
With course selection on the horizon, I thought I’d introduce myself with a post about how I use planning as a tool to minimize my anxiety when school is in full swing. After two years at U of T, involving…
HEY IT’S ME
HELLO! My name is Karim and I'm a new blogger here for Life @ U o fT. This is my first post, and I'm really excited to be able to write for you all regularly. But before I start dropping…
Accessibility Services: A Primer
Ah, Accessibility Services. What would U of T do without you? Be a heck of a lot less accessible, that’s what. It is one of the most important services available to registered U of T students, who identify as having…
Never been published (until now)
One of my poems was just published in the Spring edition of the UC Review. I’ve been going through a whirlwind of emotions since I’m pretty sure this is the first time any of my creative writing has been published…
Bon Voyage
Since this is my final blog, I want to change it up a bit. The setting is no longer in the United Kingdom but in Paris, France instead – well half of it. Last week, my mum and brother came…
All Good Things Come to and End
The end of the year is full of bittersweet moments. It is a time power through and wrap up a year of hard work, make future plans, and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. As I was booking my…