A few weeks ago I came across the idea that scheduled stress breaks can actually help deal with the feeling of being overwhelmed by stress. I wasn’t sure if a stress break would work but I thought I might as…
Feeling Swamped with School? Here’s How I Try to Set Goals for Myself!
Around this time of the semester, schoolwork piles up and the other parts of my life seem to be pushed to the side. The way school becomes so prioritized to the point that, during these busy times, the only time…
5 at-home activities that I do to be more sustainable
Sustainability in these times can be so tough and in fact hard to implement. I might have to wear another set of plastic gloves but if I can find a substitute I'll switch - e.g. using a reusable mask. At…
Attending A ‘Black Students With Black Profs’ Event on Macroaggressions
My experience attending a 'Black students with Black profs' event on confronting microaggressions
What I’ve Learned From Job Hunting
Among the many assignments, group projects and midterms, I've also had to navigate job hunting over the past two months. After talking to a few upper years and with my peers, I discovered that December to March are the most…
Three Major Differences of Studying at American University (VS the University of Toronto)
Going on a virtual exchange has brought many surprises. This is owing to my not having known very much about what to expect, given the lack of such programs before COVID-19. The uncertainty of what may happen, when paired with…
Reflecting on My Week at #JoyUofT
Though I am undertaking a virtual term abroad, I am proud to call the University of Toronto my home. This is an institution that has supported my academic growth to the degree of turning me toward applying for a Killam…
“Love My Body But I Wanna Be Thin?” A Difficult Conversation
Content warning: discussion of eating disorders and disordered eating. This is one account of disordered eating, everyone’s experience is unique and individual. Recovery looks different for everyone and the content provided is intended to give another perspective to the ongoing…
Social Justice Music Workshop: “Reclaiming our Voice Through Throat Singing”
The University of Toronto Spirit Singers is an open choir at U of T that hosts Social Justice Music Workshops, which are drop-in sessions that are held on Monday evenings. The group welcomes members from all faith-based backgrounds including non-spiritual…
A student’s perspective of the King’s College Circle, Front Campus, changes at U of T
There's a huge transformation called the 'Landmark Project' happening to Front Campus or King's College Circle. In front of University College, there's a whole load of construction for the foreseeable future. From plans of removing the road to adding sustainable…