Such was the advice I've needed over the past few days. I'm convinced that the most recent 25 views or so have been me hitting "replay". As suggested by my lack of (and tardy) posts, these past few weeks have…
Gearing Up
Brace yourselves: exams are coming. Don’t forget about essays and assignments due soon. I know how daunting these tasks can be, especially in first year. But we’re all in this together! It’s all in the way you think about working.…
BREAKING BIAS: Women in Philosophy and Other Stories
On Monday of last week, the Philosophy Course Union held its first Women in Philosophy (WiP) conference. The goal of the conference was to celebrate and advocate for women in the field of philosophy, through a series of talks by…
Oh no Mono! How to Make Your Sickness Easier
So dear readers, I have mono. If you don’t know what that is, mononucleosis is often characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, headache, fatigue, muscle weakness, swollen tonsils, and night sweats. Sadly, over the past three weeks I…
Fulfilling Jury Duty as a Student
I was originally going to write about re-registering with Accessibility Services this week, but I underestimated the amount of time that my jury duty would take this week, so I did not re-register, so I have nothing to say on…
Apps! U of T edition!
Last week my pal Api wrote a post about her top-5 student friendly smartphone apps and I decided to piggy back on her post by sharing my favourite smartphone apps: U of T edition. These are all apps that are…
Study Time Playlist II: Fall Break Edition
It feels like it was just yesterday when I was playing an active role in our economy by shopping for back-to-school supplies. It was a simpler time. The only things I had to worry about were preparing for Orientation Week,…
Buck Up!
Is money on your mind? Cash is a major topic for current and prospective students. University ain’t cheap either. And Toronto happens to be one of the most expensive cities in Canada to live in. My poor wallet! As an…
Don’t worry, be app-y
I often find that I have the need to be on the grid to be able to keep up with the fast paced student lifestyle. Getting a smartphone was a complete game-changer because it allowed me to be productive while…
The December Exam Period
It’s that time of year again! We’re all heading into the winter wind-up, which means plenty of time spent in the library and probably not enough sleep. As daunting as the upcoming exam period might seem, it’s helpful to know…