It’s a romantic thought, isn’t it - it seems we students are urged every day to “find our passion” and follow it relentlessly. It’s a kind of novelty that is almost paraded more than it is appreciated, and is essentially…
U of T Stories
There's something about a storytelling that really appeals to me. My dad used to tell my brother and I stories every night, not from books but from his head. They were fun ones, with magic and adventure. As I grew…
ramadan’ing on campus.
Today's post was originally going to be an ode to the Multi Faith Centre and how awesome it is. But then I found out somebody did that in the past. Unfortunately, since I am not Marty McFly, I can't go…
A Blessing In Disguise
I did something brave last night. I talked to my dad about my issues with social and mostly school-related anxiety. That feeling in the pit of your stomach; the hummingbird knocking against your ribcage; the sound of your knees buckling;…
Residence 101
Ah residence, how we’ve grown to become good friends (okay unless the shower roof is temporarily missing) since I first encountered you two years ago! Prior to entering the U-of-Tverse, I didn’t quite realize what to expect from living on…
Play Me, I’m Yours
Some of you may have noticed that there's a piano sitting on Willcocks Commons. You know, the stretch of patio furniture and green between Lash Miller and Sid Smith. My desk buddy Jennifer and I decided to investigate last week,…
life through the doors of union station and con hall
I spent my first year at U of T, like most students commuting to school. I'd love to say commuting is cool, but it isn't. On a scale of coolness, commuting is Charlie Sheen and living in residence/extremely close to…
Why do we ignore each other on campus?
What is the name of the always smiling cashier at the Buttery? How about the nice guy who makes the best poutine at Sid Smith? When was the last time you said HI to a familiar face from a past…
You Major in What?
Throughout my time here, one of the very first things people ask you - also a common ice breaker during frosh week - is what you’re studying, as there are more than a few things out there to major, minor,…
Club Transition and What You Should Know
Student life is alive and kicking on campus. More new clubs are sprouting each year, and, contrary to popular (dis)belief, students at U of T actually go out and do things like - no, not study - like... Like go out!…