Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several conversations with other international students about staying connected with our families. Our families do not live in Canada and staying connected with a time difference is honestly hard. It’s interesting to hear…
The Peer Community of Practice!
Last week I had a chance to attend the Peers Community of Practice session as part of the Accessibility Services Team. At this session, peer staff from the Academic Success Team, Accessibility Services Team and the Health and Wellness Team…
My Journey With Learning Korean: More Than a Language
Do you ever get into something and think: “Maybe it’s just a phase?” That was me, six years ago when I started listening to K-pop. The world of K-pop was so fascinating to me and learning about it seemed to…
A Question of Identity
“I am made and remade continually. Different people draw different words from me.”― Virginia Woolf, The WavesAs we journey through life, one of the questions that we continuously ask ourselves is “Who am I?” We are taught to classify ourselves…
An Update on the First Nations House Renovations
Ey swayel! This week I’ll be talking about the renovations ongoing at First Nations House. First Nations House is currently located in a historic building at 569 Spadina Ave, in the Borden Building North. The building has a fascinating history.…
The Holiday Season Beckons!
Two days ago, when I stepped out of my residence to grab some dinner, I saw the first signs of the Christmas season, with the lights on the trees and the green and red wreaths going up. And that's when…
4 Things I’ve Learned While Preparing Graduate School Applications
Back in the summer, I made the decision to apply to graduate school and with that, came a lot of research and seeking advice from wherever and whoever possible since I am the first in my family to apply to…
Talking to a peer mentor about missing an assignment
On Tuesday morning, I woke up thinking about a case competition presentation that I needed to practice. As usual, I also mentally planned for the day. It was not until then, I realized: I did not submit a Math assignment.…
Plastic to Artistic
This week I attended the Plastic Heart Exhibition that was organized on campus at University College. This exhibition showcased many art pieces made from plastic that was collected during the pandemic in Ontario, Canada. One of the many surprising things…
My Experience Applying for the Rhodes Scholarship 📋
The decision to pursue graduate school was made in the spirit of wanting to stay in school for as long as I could. Enrolling in a masters or a PhD seemed like the regular path to professorship in academia. Many…









