As a humanities student, it’s vital that I have my creative (and motivation!) juices flowing for all those papers I’ll be writing this semester. I was on CLNX when I saw this workshop Addressing Writer’s Block a couple days ago;…
3 Tips for COVID-Safe Commuting!
Even though I was excited to get back to campus, the thought of commuting over an hour a day during a pandemic terrified me. I live with immune-compromised individuals and the last thing I want to do is bring the…
The Importance of Finding a Mindful Moment
I can vividly remember the very first time I walked through campus. It seemed so vast, thrumming with an energy of possibility, opportunity and hope. As a first-year, completely unaware of what to expect from the journey that lay ahead,…
My Experience Going to the Libraries On Campus 📖
I am writing now what I wish I had known one week ago. I was antsy with anticipation to pick up my library books at St. Michaels College's Kelly Library. But I also wanted to make the most of my…
Moving to Toronto as an international student
My mom was nagging at me. My dad was vacuuming out the air of my storage bag that holds my winter coats. My brother was trying to zip my overpacked luggage. As I stood there in my room, I came…
Returning to Campus: Getting back to Commuting
Hi everyone! I hope you all are enjoying this back to school season and getting to return to our beautiful campuses! I'm so excited to be joining the team this year and getting the opportunity to share my final year…
My first weekend in Toronto
Last week, I wrote about leaving my home in Malaysia. While the moving away part was sad, I am very excited to share my experience as a first-year student at the University of Toronto!I arrived less than a week ago,…
Reflecting on Coming Back to Campus 🌟
After a year and a half of schooling from home, the news of returning to campus came to me as a relief. Yet it wasn't until I set foot on campus did I realize all that I had forgotten. I…
📑 University Edition: Back-to-School Supply Gathering 🎒
Back-to-school shopping used to be an annual cause of celebration for me. My mother and I visited the mall every Saturday anyway, but the prospect of going back to school gave me a license to hoard highlighters and notebooks. Though…
🚆 My Experience As a Commuter Student (Plus Tips)! 🚏
As a full-time commuter student living in Scarborough, getting to campus can sometimes feel like a chore. On cold weather days, there are transit delays and interruptions to consider. On warmer days, the chance of sitting on a bus or…