This past year, I’m confident that I’ve set my personal hour for Most Hours Spent Indoors. Since I don’t need to jog from class to class anymore (unless you count scrambling to find zoom links as exercise), and my living…
Getting Creative With My Free Time
As a student who does not have a lot of free time, I came to the realization that how I spend my free time is really important to create the work-life balance that I need. In the past, my breaks…
Five ways I stay Comfortable (and Professional!) During Online Classes
Understanding how to achieve the balance between comfort and professionalism in the age of online school is a topic that is seldom discussed. These unprecedented times have left students scrambling to understand which learn-from-home set up works well for their…
A Discussion on Hate: Learning about Hate Crimes in Canada
Right-wing extremism in Canada is often overlooked for several reasons. Firstly, white supremacy in the United States tends to take centre stage in mainstream media. Secondly, Canada’s reputation as a peaceful, friendly nation often conceals the dark reality that hate…
The Uphill Joy of Learning a New Language #joyatuoft
Learning languages excited me more than most things. I jump right in but then give up just as quickly when I try to say a sentence in that new language and suddenly forget everything I learned. I come from a…
Meet My Four Pets for #JoyatUofT!
This week is #JoyatUofT week! We're celebrating all that brings us joy as we navigate the crazy journey that is being a university student. Today I wanted to introduce you to my pets. My pets are definitely what brings me…
#JoyatUofT: Being part of a dance club
It’s Joy Week here at U of T and I’m always looking for an excuse to write about dance, so this week I’m sharing why being part of a dance club brings me joy! Joy Week is about spreading positivity…
How music brings me #joyatUofT and how it helps with online school
It’s good to know what keeps us relaxed and ourselves. For me, I’m glad I love listening to music. It helps keep me grounded and yet I can still dream. #joyatUofT for me represents the self-care that I take for…
Day in the Life of an Engineering Student at U of T
6:00 am I love to start my days early! I think early morning starts are absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The first thing I do when I get out of bed is take a shower and complete my skincare routine. Showering…
How I Stay Organized Throughout my Virtual Exchange
Although this will be the fourth week of class at the University of Toronto, it is only the third at American University. Today is the last day to add new courses, and I have spent my morning finalizing my academic…