Let me take you back to a year ago. I'd just graduated high school and was eagerly awaiting starting university. I was quite giddy in fact, when I received my admission; it was like I had just received the golden ticket to Willy Wonka's…
From the Outside, Looking In: My Coming-Of-Age Story
Anxious, insecure and afraid. That was me for the entirety of my first year. I was afraid I wasn’t smart enough, witty enough or even mature enough. I just never felt enough. I was all that and more—I just didn’t…
The Halfway Point
My name is Vahini and I’m one of your new student life bloggers. I couldn’t be more excited about blogging my experiences, thoughts and idea for the next year. I’m currently a double major in History and Diaspora and Transnationalism…
One Step
Two days ago, I found myself hiding in a washroom on campus, nervous and shaky. I reviewed my notes on my tablet, mouthing what I was going to say wordlessly, frantically. I was counting down time. 8 minutes. Oh look!…
freaks and geeks – the first year of a life science student
Hey, I'm Abdullah! Starting today, I'll be blogging for Life @ U of T. I'm a Cell and Molecular Bio student minoring in Psychology and American Studies. I'm also from UC. I like long walks down University Ave. to Union…
Tell me U of T, what excites your spirit?
I’m Sarah AKA @Sarah_UofT and I am the Team Captain of your Student Life Community Crew! Get ready to embark upon a beautiful adventure with me, full of some serious soul-searching. I’m majoring in Political Science and Ethics,…
It is time… Registration Time
It's July. You know what that means? It's Registration Time. Registration Time is arguably the most stressful time of the year for U of T students, after Exam Week(s). We spend weeks or days (or hours, for the adrenaline junkies)…
Right this way!
Welcome to Life @ U of T! Unlike the set of Backstreet's Back, we do not have werewolves, vampires, mummies and a dance worthy of a flashmob. We do, however, have the awesome Community Crew and lots of great blog…
Changes are a-coming
Something's afoot on lifeatuoft. lifeatuoft will soon be lifeatuoft no longer. Our beloved lifeatuoft blog is getting a makeover. Am I trying to say lifeatuoft as many times as I can before I can't call the blog lifeatuoft anymore? Yes.…
Day Trip: The Annex
One of the best things about having family come from out of town is that you have an extra excuse to go out. My mom and brother are in Toronto for the week. When my mom went off for day trip,…