With the school year in full swing, many of my upper year readers may be beginning to think about what it is you want to do after you graduate, or - perhaps more specifically for 4th year students - where…
You Know the Feeling
Last Friday morning: Wallet?... check, bag?... check, Keys?..... ok good. Phone???...... OH #$%&*#@! Yep that was me last week, After a U of T event the night before I had successfully misplaced my phone and couldn't figure out where I…
Minding Our Minds
My first year at UofT was rough. It was my first time away from home. I was truly independent and on my own. I remember thinking the freedom would be liberating. But it wasn’t. Not for me, anyways. Adjusting to…
you’re almost there!
Referring to the title: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhi43zV91F0 So, we’re about a month away from the end of the semester. Are you excited? I bet under those tired eyes, pyjama pants and bath robe lies a student who is jumping for joy at the possibility…
Why cookies are so important
Cookies are a staple of my diet. I eat at least one per day. If I ever awoke one day to a chocolate chip shortage, I really don't how I would deal. Cookies are not just yummy snacks for me,…
Reality Check: I Screwed Up BIG TIME—Now What?
Friday morning, I thought to myself, “I wish I'd never woken up today.” I cried myself to sleep the night before, and woke up to cry some more before my class at 1. For a brief moment, a crippling darkness…
What the Writing Centre Really Does
Sometimes after your first year, it feels like the universe stops offering you free workshops, free pens and free advice. I beg to differ. I mean it’s not like the Career Centre disappears into the abyss as you approach your…
Good food for a great price!
In fall 2011, I received a sort of wake-up call... I went exploring the corridors of Hart House and discovered that they’ve got a gym and a pool there. Since then, I’ve decided I should really become more familiar with…
WINTER IS COMING.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed a marked upping of the number of layers I’m putting on before leaving home. With my winter jacket and UGG boots on, I can’t help but feel… WINTER IS COMING. I don’t know…
The 5 Stages of Rejection
Over the summer, I applied for a job as a receptionist at a dental office near my house. I was surprised and excited when I received an interview. The pay was great, the hours flexible, and I thought the position…