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Bell Let’s Talk

With the recent announcement of the university returning to more in-person activities from 7th Februarytnhe schedules of almost all students have changed as have their plans to return to campus. Hybrid modes of teaching will be available until the 18th…

How I dealt with my anxiety after submitting Graduate School applications

The minute after I submitted my graduate school applications -- I began to panic. Here's some examples of what went through my mind within 24 hours post-submission: What if my personal statement isn't good enough? I definitely forgot something in…

How to use the Study Hubs

By now, you’ve probably heard of the Study Hubs: they're online spaces for U of T students to get support in getting their work done. But if you’re not sure how to use them, worry not: here are my personal…

My visit to the Blue Mountains

Over the winter break, I visited Blue Mountain on a Friday morning. There was a snowstorm the night before which allowed all the white snow to settle in the morning. The sun was shining over the snow everywhere and it…

sunset over university college on the st. george campus

Reflecting on My Break In Anticipation of the New Year 📌

Reflections are great opportunities not only to do the obvious (to consider something, i.e. to reflect). They are also important in prompting change. What use is there to deliberation, after all, if we do not have an inclination to progress…

wooden desks in dorm room in front of window

From Cancelled Exchanges to Moving to Another City Last Minute

It’s December 2021, a time of cramming for exams, arranging holiday plans, and trying to keep everything afloat. U of T faces the painful decision to cancel student exchanges for the winter due to the evolving pandemic situation. I, along…

My First Winter in Toronto

Can't believe we’re back already. Winter break was definitely a much-needed respite from the rigours of university life but my experience, and that of several others like me, were not great. As I've mentioned before, I’m an international student in…

How I get ready for a New Term

Despite half of my grades not being posted yet...we're back U of T! A new semester, a fresh start for 2022. Even though we are starting online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to share with you my…

Finding positivity during a difficult time

Welcome back, U of T! I wish you all a happy 2022 and an amazing year ahead <3 We’re starting this semester online – some of you may be happy and some of you may be not. To be honest,…

How I took my finals online

This semester I had two online exams. Both of them had a duration of 2 hours and were scheduled in the early morning. I prepared for these exams a week before and even fixed my sleep schedule for it. The…

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