As a 3rd year student, I’m able to say I’ve taken classes from all levels at university. From 1st year classes in Convocation Hall, to 4th year classes with less than 15 people. However, I didn’t take all the 3rd…
How I Set Myself for Success for the School Year
September seems like it’s just getting started, and yet the academic year has been quickly accelerating. It’s usually at this time of the year, while I struggle to keep up with all my problem sets, homework, and projects, where I…
Time Management Takes Time
Time Management Takes Time, Part 1 So, we are into our third week of school (second full week) and who is already drowning in school work? You too? Okay, good. Same. The lead-up to school is always fun. The first…
Being Sick with the Flu as a University Student
I woke up in the middle of the night with a painful feeling in my throat and I knew I had caught the flu. It was inevitable; people coughing in lecture halls, subways, GO trains, I knew I couldn’t escape…
Overcoming Perfectionism- Life as a Perfectionist at U of T (PART II)
In my last blog post, I wrote about what I’ve learned as a perfectionist at U of T. I mentioned how being a perfectionist wasn’t ideal when I’m on a time crunch, since I don’t have time to make everything…
Life as a Perfectionist at U of T (PART I)
Life can be hard for a perfectionist at U of T-- and I discovered this after my first year. At first, I wrote all my notes by hand and spent hours trying to make every letter perfect (spoiler: this did…
My Favourite Spots on Campus
After 2 years at U of T, I’m fairly confident I’ve found my favourite places on campus. Having lived both in residence and off-campus, I’m quite familiar with multipurpose spots. I have my go-to places to hang out, to eat,…
How I’m becoming confident at university: A mini-guide
All throughout my time in high-school I had to wear a uniform, and we were not allowed to wear any jewelry, makeup, nail polish, or basically any other accessory. It was easy; I woke up, put on my uniform, and…
3 Reasons Why I Take a Variety of Courses at U of T
As a life science student, there are a lot of courses that are mandatory, but there is still room left for elective courses. With the numerous courses that U of T offers, I find it hard sometimes to narrow my…
The Beauty Around Us
Many days can go by in which I fail to notice the beauty that surrounds us. I can’t stress enough how important it is for me to do so. I have started to notice how fast my mood can improve…