This week I went to my first ballet class of the semester! (Well, technically it’s the second class, but my first one because I missed last week’s.) It takes place at the Athletic Centre through their Sport and Rec programs,…
It’s all related
One of the advantages of being at University is the diverse range of courses we can explore. Doing multiple programs and/or having breadth requirements makes you realise that the lines between each field are much more blurred than we thought.…
Just Shoot Your Shot
When I look at my first-year self, I realize that I have changed quite a lot. I am a lot more open and confident with my capabilities and what I want to achieve. As well, I have learned to take…
Combating self doubt– the importance of positive thinking.
I often forget how much control I have over my own thoughts. My mind is so wrapped up in pushing through assignments and obligations and social events that when I start to feel overwhelmed by insecurities I usually just give…
Balancing School and Clubs: Japanese Winter Festival
Participating in clubs while staying on top of schoolwork is a delicate balancing act. Throughout January, my professors have touted the beginning of the semester as an ideal time to get ahead on coursework. But with two term tests this…
Summer Job Hunting? Already?
First-year me, like most people, I’m sure, was a little confused and lost at all times. Whether it was finding my way to class, picking a major, or even finding a study room in the many maze-like basements of Gerstein…
Next Steps
So, you’ve made it to university. Now what? Many of us, especially soon-to-be graduates, are always asked that one question that may or may not induce a quarter-life crisis: “What are your plans after graduation?” This comes in many forms.…
Pow Wow Protocol
The Honouring Our Students’ Pow Wow 2018, hosted by the Indigenous Studies Student Union, is being held at the Goldring Centre on March 11th. As many people may have never had the opportunity to attend a pow wow, I thought…
When Theory meets Reality on Opioids: An interview with Laurie and Hayley
About a month ago before winter break, I had the pleasure of interviewing two of your fellow U of T peers in the Pharmacology program about a course they took last semester: "PCL389H1:Understanding the Role of Pharmacology & Toxicology in…
Setting Fitness Goals in the New Year
It’s a new year, which means it’s the perfect time to make (and stick to) new fitness goals! This year, I want to run more frequently and to improve on my 5k time. I’m also working on developing healthier eating…