For most of us, the days leading up to an exam are very much like those of a ship caught in a tempest: All hands on deck! Trim the mast! Check that the vessel hasn’t sprung a leak! (Alright, so…
Living With Chronic Illness At University
About three months ago, I developed a chronic stomach condition related to damage of my stomach lining. Because of my condition, I was nauseous and had stomach pain continuously, which was really hard. Today, I want to talk about some…
Slowing Down and Self Care, Part Two
As everyone bustles by, I sit and will the room to stop spinning- to stop filling my brain with useless fog, and to stop the sleep from stealing my days away from me. Time is what everyone wants, but I…
YOU’VE GOT TO LISTEN TO THIS!
Aaniin! As a student in a program that requires always having your nose in a book, I’ve found it personally challenging to make time for leisure reading. Don’t get me wrong—I love reading, but it almost feels like a chore.…
My favourite things to do during Winter
Throughout my life I’ve realized how important it is to me to remain active. I don’t necessarily mean this in a sports way, but rather a personal and even social way. When it gets cold, my first instinct is to…
Talking to Professors: They’re There for you!
As you’re probably experiencing by now, university brings many new experiences and challenges! To me, one of the biggest challenges was simply talking to professors. In high school, it was easy to create a connection with teachers mainly because classes…
Is It Time to Switch Majors?
For this week I wanted to write a little bit on what it’s like to change your major, especially because there’s always so many people who are considering doing this! In first year, I remember someone telling me that the…
Panel Discussion: Religion, Immigration, and Settlement
Last week I had the opportunity to go to a panel discussion on religion, immigration, and settlement hosted by UofT’s Munk School of Global Affairs, the Multi-Faith Centre, and the Baha’i Community of Canada. The three panelists included Neda Farahmandpour…
The First Month of Studying Abroad Is The Hardest. Here’s How I Survived It
Studying abroad isn't for the faint of heart. Here are four tips to help you survive the first month of your study abroad experience.
Bouncing Back from Midterms
As a university student, I’m sure everyone has gotten a grade back and wasn’t exactly happy about it. I’ve been there before, and it can be really hard to take in… especially in first year. In my experience, dwelling on…