"I love commuting", said no one ever. As a commuter, I frequently complain about having to spend more than 2 hours travelling to and from campus every day. Being a student, I find that every second of the day matters,…
How I’ll Be Celebrating Pride Month
It’s June: the start of summer weather, patio dinners, relaxation, and most importantly, Pride Month! For me, Pride Month has always been an important time. As a queer person, Pride is many things— it's about celebrating the communities we’ve built,…
My summer abroad in Toronto
Before we dive too deep into university life, I thought I'd introduce myself. Who am I? An Anthropology student going into my third year, navigating my way through my first summer in Toronto. My name is Francesca, everyone calls me…
City Mouse, Country Mouse
When I first came to U of T it was daunting. I’d had my heart set on studying in Toronto all throughout high school but that didn’t mean I was prepared for life in the big city. I came from…
Things that Helped me in my First Year
Now that I have officially survived my first year, I've spent some time reflecting on my overall experience and compiled a list of the top things that helped me out. There’s a lot of readings… don’t fall behind! At first,…
From School to Summer: Navigating Change
For me, transitioning from school to summer isn’t always easy. This year, my exam period was a stressful blur of constant studying, little sleep, and high pressure. But, the moment I finished my last exam, everything disappeared. I went from…
Mentorship = Mentoring + Relationship
Just like any relationship, it'll need time and effort. So I probably shouldn't just ask a person to mentor me after meeting them for the first time.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Final Reflection
*Poof!* And just like that, it’s already the end another academic year.
Getting Involved On-Campus Over the Summer
Sunshine and warmer weather are upon us as the winter term ends and the spring/summer terms begin. May to August is usually a quieter time of year on campus, but there’s still plenty of things to do if one happens…
Music to My Ears, Literally
Not that you need another reminder, but trust me, all of my conversations have been starting this way recently: we're in the middle of exams. I'm about halfway through, with my most daunting yet to come. Every time I'm not…