It’s my last week of school, and it feels so surreal to be graduating after four years at U of T. Today, I wanted to reflect on some of the emotions I’m feeling about graduation in case other students are…
Signing Off
Two years of blogging for Life@UofT, and my time as a blogger is coming to an end. Welcome to my final post! I’m sad to be leaving but it’s time for me to graduate (fingers crossed I manage to hand…
So, what happens to all the lockdown pets?
Recently, I've heard that many animal shelters are filling up because of people’s lockdown pets and many have been getting way too full as the lockdowns are lifted in different countries. Some of my friends have looked after pets for…
How I Stay Sane During Final Assessment Period
There are only two things that make me question my sanity: my unfaltering love for TV shows from Spain and final assessment period. Going through exam period is easily the most stressful part of being a student. It's a not-so-fun…
3 Things the Pandemic has Taught Me as a Student
As the pandemic rides on, I thought it's important for me to reflect on the changes I've had to make with my life as a student. With the first full year of online learning and limited social interaction, I've had…
Creating Digital Effervescence (in a less effervescent world)
The pandemic has hit many communities hard over the past year. Essential workers and vulnerable populations have specifically felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While physical health and wellbeing is of primary importance, the mental and emotional toll the…
4 Tips for Maintaining Balance During Exam Period
It’s almost exam season! Given that I’m in my fourth year of school (and my eighth exam period ever!), I’m starting to get a hand of the end of term grind. Today, I wanted to reflect on things I do…
A Low-key Approach to Journaling and Creative Writing
Journaling has been a really productive and creative way for me to process my emotions. It can be intimidating but once I started trying it casually, I found it really helpful to declutter my brain and lighten my mental load.…
Quick Tips to Deal with Stress
If you clicked on this blog post you’re probably past the point of ‘time management and plan ahead is the best way to relieve stress’. It’s also at that point in the year where even taking a break to exercise…
How I Make Time To Slow Down and Spark Joy Every Day
Here is how I make time every day to slow down, relax and spark joy.