Welcome back students of U of T! Or if you are a new student, Welcome to U of T! The first week of classes is always a nostalgic moment for me. Memories of getting lost to classes in first year,…
My Experiences as an O-Week Leader
“Who needs Batman when you’ve got Robins!? President- Robins! President- Robins!” This Victoria College Orientation cheer pays homage to Vic’s president, William Robins. It is among many shouted at the top of my lungs during frosh week! I’m still debating…
Not Your Typical To-Do List
It is that time of year again; school is in full swing, the leaves are changing colours, and to do lists are becoming longer by the day. It seems fitting to join in on the list making and set…
Arthur Read on Roller Blades (alt: My Struggles with Mental Health)
One thing that few people know about me is that there was a point in time when I didn’t believe that I could make it through university. I didn’t believe that I was supposed to be at U of T.…
Dorm Move-In: Essentials I Forgot!
With the help of extra-strength garbage bags and Dixie Chicks blasting through my headphones, I moved out of dorm room last semester in just four hours. If only moving back in was so easy! For the past week I’ve been…
Getting Involved on Campus
Last week, if you remember, I wrote about finding balance in life. I emphasized how important it is to take a break from studying and do something enjoyable. During university, taking part in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, sports, and…
First Day of First Year
The days leading up to my first day of classes were filled with mixed emotions. During orientation week, you can't help but feel excited. You meet new people, the activities hype you up for the school year, and you are…
Stuff to Watch Before University
If you’re like me, you’re waiting for the school year to start just so you can do something. You probably got the attack of the lazy and can’t see yourself ever being productive in the near future. One of my…
Frosh 101
Frosh week was one of the most memorable moments of my entire university career. It was a time of pure excitement, laughter, anxiety, and joy. There was no school work or stress, just simple excitement. As a froshie, you are…
First-year Fears
“I’m not really stressed at all,” I said, actually very stressed. I like to tell everyone that I’m not an anxious type of person, which is usually true. But this didn’t exempt me from the pre-frosh week jitters. Even when…