How mindful moments and being present bring me #joyatuoft
Dog Fostering: Great for both Human and Canine
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…