With the new school year approaching, I have been taking inventory of the apps on my phone that I use for school. I find that the apps I always come back to are the ones that are super easy to…
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! In the spirit of the day, elevate your chocolate chip cookie game with this simple and delicious recipe. A chewy cookie — perfect for parties or indulging at home.
Why you should get involved with CCR at U of T
"Build your experience. Tell your story." “What’s the point of getting CCR credits?” “Why focus on any other transcript when I should only be focusing on my academic transcript?” “How will the official CCR document help me once I complete…
Transitioning from high school to university? You might want to read this…
Contrary to a popular trend where many students are anxious about how hard the academics at U of T might be, 17-year-old me underestimated what the experience would actually be. I completed my high school in India and did the…
How My Friends & I Started A Club at U of T
Scrolling through the long list of clubs that University of Toronto has to offer, it almost seems like there’s a club perfect for every kind of student. However, my friends and I quickly realized this wasn’t the case midway through…
Back To School: U of T Checklist
Another year, another back-to-school cycle to push through. As I'm going into my third year, I'm ready to hit the ground running, all thanks to my pre-first-day checklist I've been perfecting (knock on wood) over the past two years. Let's…
Work-Study Experience
Every student dreams of having a part-time job and understands that it is equally as important as studying at the university level. The University of Toronto makes that dream come true with their Work Study Program. The term "work study"…
MY OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENT HUNTING EXPERIENCE + TIPS
Did you know, if you’re a newly-admitted student who has applied for living accommodations before the deadline, UofT guarantees you a Residence for your first year living here? You will have the chance to be part of a close-knit community,…
My International Student Experience
As I walked past my house door, bidding goodbye to my family, my dog, my friends, and lastly, my country, I realized a lot of things. I did not have answers to the who, what, and when that came to…
6 Free/Cheap Things to Do in Toronto
Summer in Toronto would have to be my favourite time of the year. Here are six affordable things to add to your summer bucket list.