As someone who grew up in the desert, water has always been a precious resource. When I was a child, I remember that we could only water our lawn on certain days, our showers were short, and we were offered…
First Year Challenges
Hello! My name is Nastasia and I’m the Academic Success and Equity Blogger this year! I’m new to the Life at U of T blog, but I am super excited to share some tips and tricks in managing the struggles of…
A start.
Hey Everyone! My name is Ellora and I am going to be one of your @lifeatUoft bloggers this year, in partnership with the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation. My aim here is to try and bridge the gap between…
Do You Hate Exercise? Read This
Hi, I’m Julia! I’m this year’s Move U blogger, and I’m so excited to share my experiences of getting active at U of T. I wasn’t always an active person. In middle and high school, I hated gym class; sports…
Reducing Stress
Although it has only been two weeks of school, I ,personally, am already feeling a bit overwhelmed by my workload. Class work can pile on very quickly and is it does, my stress level increases. Stress is the one thing…
Second-Year Perks
“It’s kind of weird,” my friend confessed, “but I’m actually really happy to be back at school.” The only thing truly weird here is the compulsion that so many of us feel to justify being happy about the new academic…
Get Oriented With First Nations House
Shé:kon, boozhoo, greetings and hello! My name is Andrea and I am a second-year student majoring in Book and Media Studies, with minors in Indigenous Studies and Creative Expression and Society. I will be the First Nations House blogger…
Introductions!
Hi all! I will be one of your Life@UofT bloggers this year and so an introduction seems to be a fitting first step. This is both an introduction to you getting to know me and my experiences, as well as…
Dropping in on Drop-in Fitness
As I have mentioned in previous posts, one of my goals this year is to stay physically fit and take care of my health. Keeping that in mind I’ve been making effort to regularly workout and find fun ways to…
My First Week: Writing, Classes, and Bojack Horseman
Life can get exhausting, but it’s important to find your own happiness by doing things you love. For some of you, this can involve diving headfirst into course readings and projects. Or it might be running for a position on…