The best thing about living in Toronto is that there’s always something to do. This is especially significant as a student when you start having a multitude of new experiences (i.e. living on your own, planning your future, finding your…
How to Get Along With a Roommate
As an international student myself being far from home is hard, but when you have to live with a someone new for 8 months... now that's just the icing on the cake. There are a lot mixed feelings about living…
Where’s My Time-Turner?
It's easy to wish there were more hours in the day, but much harder to make the most of the ones we’ve got. Finding time to finish everything on the to-do-list is a perpetual struggle. But as much as we'd…
Summer (School) In Toronto
Dropping a dreadful course during the school year is a major relief. It is as if a burden has been lifted off your shoulders and you can finally breathe and live in peace. However, for me this feeling of joy…
I’m an Orientation Leader, Ask Me How!
“Life doesn’t always turn out to be your fantasy… that’s why you need friendships that are real to get you through it all.” – Carrie Bradshaw Although it’s a completely different context, I find these wise words from Carrie Bradshaw,…
A Walk in the Future
Recently, I took a walk into the future. There were diplomas, bells ringing, black gowns, hats, and families bursting in pride and happiness. I was standing in the middle of King's Circle, gazing at the celebrations of Convocation, U of…
Choose Your Own Adventure: Making Summer Plans
Gone are the days where summers consisted of hours playing in the sun. Or in my case, playdates and a proportional amount of Kumon. Making summer plans in university is tough, to say the least. Employment is often precarious, internships…
Ramadan on Campus
With the last few days of Ramadan in full swing, it seems appropriate to reflect on this month’s experience. This year, in particular, was a different than the usual. I have been taking summer courses for the past few months…
“Choose Your Own” Pride
Hey! My name is Avneet and I will be one of your bloggers at Life@UofT this year. One interesting fact about me is that I am not very good at writing general introductions. I prefer to introduce myself through discussing…
Breaking that Summer Triangle
Ahh it's finally summer time, and the U of T campus has never looked more beautiful and inspiring. For me, every time I think of summer I get a burst of excitement because there are so many options and activities.…