It’s gearing up towards exam time. Stress level tends to be high around this time and affects each student in their own individual way. For some, the effect of stress is higher on them due to existing mental health conditions…
Ways to get involved over the holidays!???⛄
❄Greetings my fellow U of Teers!❄ (Get it? It's peers with a "t", I'm thinking of making this a thing, if it's okay with you) I write bearing gifts, want to know what you can do to get involved over…
Course evaluations end tomorrow — Do them. Now.
You probably have three unread course evaluation emails and you probably zoned out when your professor mentioned it was open in class. Well, I’m going to tell you why the ten minutes you take out of your day to finish…
Using Rewards to Motivate Your Studying
Finals are approaching, and this is the moment when ultimate procrastination kicks in. I know I need to study, yet I end up with the urge to watch YouTube rather than review lecture slides. Does anyone else feel like they…
Saving money for the holidays
It is officially December- which means it will very soon be the holidays, and that it’s time for our wallets to become weighted with the joy of our loved ones. Living on a student budget is not easy, particularly if…
Let’s talk about your notes…
A lot of us wake up in the morning and manage to drag ourselves to class, not really thinking much of it. We sit down, do our time, take our notes, and leave. Simple, right? But then, there’s a lot…
The End is Near!
I can’t believe it’s December already. The last few months have been a bit of whirlwind and I’m in need of a break. I’m sure everyone is in the same boat! However, just because classes are out doesn’t mean the…
Why You Should Take a Registered Athletic Class
As a U of T student, you probably have a schedule full of classes to boost your mind; what about classes to boost your physical wellbeing? As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m kind of a fan of registered classes.…
CCP Exclusive: Exploring inside Musical Minds
Pam-Voice & Piano Instructor/Co-founder I recently had the pleasure to engage in a conversation with one of the Centre for Community Partners Grant recipients-Musical Minds Outreach Program (MMOP). Zahra, one of MMOP's founder and current executive director for the program was…
The virtues of being alone
Countless stories of university life will tell you that university is a wonderful, formative time for socialization. In these stories, university is a place where you can meet more like-minded people who may share the same hobbies and interests. I’m…