Let’s face it, it can be ridiculously difficult to motivate yourself to study for yet another set of exams. Youtube, Instagram, and those constant snapchats from your friends, who are also procrastinating, can get in the way of getting yourself…
U of T Gyms: Where to work out?
This week, I’m writing about the various gyms located on our vast U of T campus, and giving you a rundown of what to expect when you head there for your work-out needs. Personally, I have found that going to…
Meet Me Halfway
From the first day of school on January 28th to today, March 28th marks the halfway point of my exchange. As a check-in with myself (shared with the whole internet), I thought why not evaluate what’s happened. In previous posts…
Tech Savvy: Do I Need the Newest Tech for Class?
I feel like a 10-year-old kid during Christmastime when I walk by the Apple store these days. The countless study tips and drawing videos I've been binge watching on Youtube recently all have one thing in common-a glistening new iPad…
Reflection/Student Appreciation Event @CCP
Last week, students, staff, and community partners involved with The Centre For Community Partnerships all gathered in Koffler House for a reflection and student/community partner appreciation event where had dinner, chatted amongst ourselves, and celebrated the exceptional work everyone did…
Overheard @ U of T
“I’ve had this problem for a few years, every time I’m going to get a haircut, Justin Bieber happens to get the same one” – Two grad students in Lash Miller’s stairwell
What Will “Success” Be for Me in My Fifth Year?
Back in October, I wrote about the changing faces of success. Since this semester is almost done (and since this is my last post here), I figured that this would be a good chance to add onto what this evolving…
Asking Questions is Scary, but “Biweekly” is Scarier
I’m not a big asker of questions, even in the best situations, and it’s something I’ve come to terms with. So imagine my surprise when, during my interview for this very position, I (somewhat jokingly) asked whether “biweekly” meant twice…
10 Things I’ve Learned After Living in Residence For a Year
Ah, the dorm experience. A staple of university life, the dorm experience was always considered a marker of adulthood and leaving the nest. In high school, I imagined what my dorm room would look like, and pictured how my room…
Multi-Faith Centre: Faces Of Faith Exhibit
Hello everyone! This week I wanted to talk about an important part of the community here at UofT which is the Multi-Faith Centre! The Multi-Faith Centre is in the same building as the Centre For Community Partnerships where I work…