Balance. One of the most fundamental tips most university students receive is to create balance in their lives, otherwise even simple tasks become burdens and success becomes a far-off dream. For any university student time management is the key to…
The Summer Blues
Ever feel anxious when summer is coming to an end and school is about to start? Ever reminisce on the adventures you had and binge watching Netflix without a worry on your mind? My dear friend, you are facing The…
Surviving Life Sci: A Guide
When you tell people about being in U of T’s Life Sciences program you will no doubt receive a few raised eyebrows. The Life Sci program is no easy path to tread. As a Life Sci student, myself, I…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Tips for Avoiding Distractions
Everyone has a kryptonite, whether it be friends, Netflix, or demanding siblings, that can completely derail productive plans. In university, being responsible for determining so much of your day's content exacerbates the struggle of staying focused. Unless you’re an engineering…
Finding Happiness With Drew Barrymore
Everyone who knows me well knows that almost everything I do is a reference to film and television. My decision to study excessively in high school and go to U of T? Rory Gilmore. My decision to live on campus…
Living with a Roommate 101
Some of you first years are probably awaiting your acceptances into campus residences, so I thought this would be a great time to share my advice about living on res—specifically with a roommate. In my first year, I was…
No Regrets: A Reflection on Freshman Year
It is often said that when you're young, it's too early to have regrets. What may seem like mistakes, according to my parents, are simply "learning experiences." My first-year at U of T was an overwhelmingly positive experience, with great…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University
With the first week of classes just over a month away I have been reflecting on my first two years at University. I realized that I have changed so much since my first year. I have learned more than…
What I Learned From Attempting to Dye My Hair Blue
Sometimes, things don’t turn out the way you expect. That’s one thing you can count on. I re-learned this lesson the hard way: by impulsively deciding to dye my hair blue and subsequently failing to do so. I had…
Items That Would Make Student Life Easier
Preparing for first year can be extremely overwhelming. There is this endless list of things you think you may need that would solve all your problems, but in reality half the things you buy aren't really useful. They would end…