One of my majors is Bioethics which requires me to take a bunch of Philosophy courses. Which, unfortunately(?), has led me to be more cynical and question everything. Itās like the more you know, the more you realized you donāt…
Can you practice mindfulness while eating? Takeaways from a mindfulness workshop
This blog post is written by guest blogger Mary Cortinas (she/her), a Healthy UCrew Ambassador and first-year nursing student. Mary completed her HBSc in Nutrition and Human Biology at U of T. Mindfulness is a word that has been more…
5 Habits to Help You Get Through Exams
To kick off #ExamReady week, here are five habits that I love to help you thrive during the final stretch of the term! 1. Spend Time Outside Every Day I find that getting some fresh air can really help clear…
Meet the Dream Team: aka The U of T Peer Supporters!
About 2 weeks ago, I stopped by CampusOne to chat with some of the Health & Wellness Peer Supporters. In case you don't know, the Peer supporters are students that are trained to provide confidential advice on topics such as…
This is your sign to get *LinkedIn* š©š¾āš»
LinkedIn was one of those things I never really understand what the purpose was but had it because everyone else I knew also had it š but recently I got the chance to attend a LinkedIn workshop by Career Exploration and…
The ultimate-ish guide to Indoor Plants from a novicešµšŖ“
Late last year I attended the U of T Clubhouse fair with my fellow digital storyteller and friend, Anisha. One of the clubs we checked out was the Muslim Students Society and they were giving away free succulents with an…
I attended a learning How to Learn workshop on stress and hereās what I learned
As a student, one of the biggest things Iāve always struggled with was how to manage stress. From trying to manage extra curriculars, academics, family obligations and so on, most of the time it truly feels like an ever ending…
It’s Okay to be Uncertain
n high school, I remember feeling suffocated by what I believed to be profound talks about post-secondary education. GPA was central to these talks, which according to some of my past classmates, were a factor that determined my entire future.
Do the things that make YOU happy
Whether itās turning on the TV and seeing the news, or opening up any social media app on my phone Iām constantly greeted by sad news. While itās great that technology makes it possible to know whatās going on around…
Things That Bring Me Joy
To me, writing a blog post about the things that bring joy in life is a wonderful way to focus on the positive side of life and cultivate gratitude. For many people, joy can come from everyday things that bring…