If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how many words is a video worth? I thought to make a vlog about my experience doing a virtual term abroad to give you a better idea of how it's been!…
My 5 Favourite Toronto Walks
Now that the weather's getting warmer in Toronto, I can't wait to go on some of my favourite walks and explore the city more. Even though Toronto's a big city, there are some beautiful green spaces and areas around Toronto…
Tips and Events for the pre-finals stretch w/ Peer Facilitators
Hi there! Accessibility Services has so many resources to explore, so I (virtually) sat down with three of our current Peer Facilitators to talk about the peer programs they offer and helpful tips they have for students! What I learned…
Fear of Graduation
It’s coming to the end of my four years at U of T and now I’ve started facing the fact that I have no idea how to function outside of the school system. If all goes well with passing classes…
How To Make Social Connections During A Pandemic
Here's how I've made social connections during a worldwide pandemic.
Why I am Officially a Canadian: Labouring Over a Skating Rink for Reading Week
“You have officially lost it” my roommate, Lucy said to me. In the moment, I was standing in a foot of water—wearing Blundstones and jeans—and frozen chunks of ice hung off of my pantlegs like ornaments. There was not much…
She Moves: A Conference in Motion
I had the opportunity to attend two She Moves events, beginning with the Women on Weights (or alternatively, WOW) session. This introductory-level weightlifting session provided attendees with a solid foundation for embarking upon a fitness program based upon strength training. In…
Bad Grade – So What’s Next?!
I've had my fair share of disappointing grades throughout my two years at U of T. Sometimes, life doesn't go the way I want it to go - I may have gone through a real busy week, or I just…
How Houseplants Transformed the Way I Study and Live at Home
I hadn't grown up with a green thumb, so stocking my home with houseplants was the last imaginable scenario for a very long time. The pandemic had changed many things, among them the way we learn. After seeing the houseplants…
“Healing our Relationships” with Sheila Watt Cloutier
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Multi-Faith Centre, Hart House Global Commons, Indigenous Initiatives, Emmanuel College and Victoria College collaborated to host the event, “The Arctic Spirit: Healing our Relationships”. The discussion featured Sheila Watt Cloutier, whose work in…