December 21 marks the first official day of winter, but U of T students are already facing the wrath of cold winds, piles of snow, and longer commutes. Winter truly tests my tolerance level, but I have a few strategies…
My Must-Have Winter Clothes
Winter is coming! Now that Toronto is covered in snow, I’m pulling out all my winter gear. When I first moved here from Vancouver, I had no idea what to buy for the Toronto winter. In Vancouver, it’s perpetually rainy…
Starting again after Reading Week
First week back and I feel I'm already struggling to keep up. During Reading Week, I decided to take a break for myself, and unfortunately I was not as productive as I had hoped I'd be. However, I must admit…
Speaking to Power: An Event Dedicated to Effective Communication
“FIVE RULES TO WRITING: Don’t think. Keep your hand moving. Don’t censor. Write the worst crap possible. You don’t have to share.” When I entered the room for last week’s Speaking to Power event, this was the first thing I…
I Got My Flu Shot on Campus!
It's only getting colder. Expect more sniffles and coughs to come. Flu season has arrived. The flu is very different from a cold and can be spread through respiratory droplets when someone infected coughs around you. The flu shot is…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
I never thought there’d be a day when I didn’t want to go to South Korea. As I’m composing this blog post on a flight from HKG to ICN, I have mixed feelings about returning to Seoul. Not because I…
Reflecting on The Matchstick: Amnesty International’s Youth Newspaper
Hey everyone! I wanted to take some time to reflect on my journey with The Matchstick, Amnesty International's Youth Newspaper, focusing my post on the process of getting the newspaper re-launched as well as my vision for the year ahead! I've…
3 Hacks on Surviving 9 am Classes
It’s no surprise that 9:00 am classes are my least favourite. The commute is slower, the weather is gloomy and cold, and everyone is drained of energy. To make matters worse, my commute to campus is around an hour and…
Going to the Doctor at Health and Wellness
With the first snow of the season falling just a couple days ago, flu season is right around the corner. This week, I thought I’d talk a bit about my experience going to the doctors at Health and Wellness. I’ve…
How We Do It: Staying Active As Students
I interrogate (I mean, interview) some fellow first-years about how they're staying active while staying on top of academics.