Teaching and embracing spiritual practices is often overlooked or outright absent in Western education, and in Western society more generally. In this sense, most classrooms tend to teach a one-sided, Eurocentric approach to understanding the world, which fails to acknowledge…
Top 10 Movies that get Mental Health Right
If it’s not our personal experiences that we learn from, it’s often what we see on a screen that provides us with new perspectives. Films pertaining to mental health often capture just the surface of what mental health encompasses: It’s…
Re-integrating back to school, and balancing work with the CCP
“How do I balance school, and my work study?” When I first started my work study position at the Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP), I found myself pondering over this question. The answer? Well, there are many! Addressing the solutions…
The Importance of Taking Care of Your Living Space
This is the first time that I’ve ever lived in my own place, away from parents and outside of residence. I know it’s a weird time where many of us are living at home with family, but when I was…
How I Manage Stress and Anxiety
In celebration of #BellLetsTalk day, I wanted to write about how I manage my anxiety. Being a student is a hard time of your life - I’ve personally found that my anxiety has been a lot worse this year, likely…
Why you’ll wish you went to an online event
Try to explore and find something that floats your boat.
Vogue Dance Online Class: a Chance to Hone Your Vogueing Skills
I desperately attempt a cat walk, my arms alternating forward motions with each step. Looking at the Vogue Dance online class instructor moving so gracefully, I’ve got to admit, I feel a bit foolish. But after all, pushing yourself out…
How To Improve Your Sleep As A Student, According To The Sleep Well Workshop
How to sleep well, according to the Sleep Well workshop by Health and Wellness.
Spending Time Alone Isn’t Sad!
There is a common misconception that spending time alone is sad, lonely or boring and that's simply not the case. As a young adult trying to make it through U of T and the great big world, some time alone…
Mindful Moments Yoga: A chance for reflective movement
“Okay everyone, head into child’s pose”Folding my body over my bent knees, I extend my arms. Wow, is reaching forward like this supposed to be so hard? Man, I need to stretch more, I think to myself during U of…