Life @ U of T – Page 77

Picture of tote bags and magazines at TIFA (Toronto International Festival of Authors)

On Augur Magazine: Stories for the Futures We Need

Happy February everyone! This week, I wanted to write about my involvement in a speculative and slipstream print and online magazine called Augur. While I joined the Augur team as a First Reader in October 2017, my past with speculative fiction started a…

WHAT DO SALMON, LIP BALM, AND THE FUTURE ALL HAVE IN COMMON?

Aaniin! I’ve had a pretty exciting week between attending the “Being Salmon, Being Human” storytelling performance and First Nations House’s DIY Lip Balm event, the pilot to the Sustainability Series. Since beginning university, I’ve been a part of such incredible…

A pink neon sign that reads "I want my time with you" in St. Pancras Station, London.

Keeping my support system while abroad

Three weeks into UCL and I'm finally feeling more and more comfortable. Whether it's walking around campus, keeping my room tidy, or getting proper groceries, it's all slowly coming together. However, one thing that I truly do miss, is having…

Light pink apples stacked on top of each other.

Commuter Hacks: The Ultimate Guide to Snacking Right

The downside of staying longer on campus is hunger, and ill-advised fast food purchases.

“So what are you doing after your undergrad?” How 4 U of T Students Are Figuring Out The Answer

Last week, I wrote a blog about how to deal with stress surrounding your future. Writing it reminded me that deciding what to do after your undergrad is a super stressful thing, which lots of people are struggling to figure out.…

The Four Ways I Manage the Winter Semester

The winter semester is usually when I need to take more time focusing on my health and wellbeing. The short days, the gloomy and fluctuating weather, and simply having hard classes have really taken a toll. My main concerns have…

A Night of Ideas: Being Alive

Last Saturday I went to the Night of Ideas at Hart House. This event took place in over 50 cities (globally) and was a combination of lectures, performances, screenings, and workshops that were available to the public for free. Going…

Real Voices About Mental Health on Campus

Today is Bell Let's Talk. I gathered students' opinions, experiences, and what they've noticed at U of T in terms of mental health. Here are some real voices: It takes time to realize that to be mentally healthy in a…

How I Prioritize My Mental Health While Studying Abroad

When you think about studying abroad, you likely think of road trips and food tasting and museums. But, maybe we should also expand the conversation to include the ways that studying abroad can influence your mental health. Here are five…

“A Greater Goal Than Coexist”

UofT’s Wycliffe College recently hosted the “Relevant” series, which was in association with the Power to Change Christian faith group on campus. The event was a week-long panel discussion with various speakers investigating interesting subjects such as loneliness, mental health,…

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