Last week, I decided I would head home to spend time with my family for the rest of the term, thinking it would be better to spend this stressful time at home. I am incredibly grateful that I had the…
Tag: balance
So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
If some of you didn’t understand my Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy reference, this is me saying “goodbye and thank you.” This year has been far from easy, but having you guys to write for has really helped me through…
Two Weeks In: Online Ballet and my Day to Day
The past two weeks have been unprecedented. So much is happening. I’m constantly checking updates as the situation evolves. I’m often anxious. From tea time to ballet, here’s how my days have looked and some of the strategies I’ve found…
How Writing for Accessibility Services has Helped me Learn and Stay Motivated
I have always been passionate about writing and sharing my personal experiences. Despite choosing a STEM undergraduate degree, I love maintaining writing as part of my daily life. While looking for work during the school year, I found the opportunity…
Working from Home: Keeping Myself Busy
Since in-person classes have been cancelled and social distancing is really important at this time, I’ve been staying home every day. Of course, this is very new to me, so I thought I would share how I keep myself busy…
Re-assessing my Goals for the Term
This semester has taken an unexpected turn and I hope you are all safe and healthy. These times are stressful, and a lot of things have changed very quickly, which can take a mental toll. Along with this stress comes…
2 am Thoughts? Ways to Improve Your Sleep
I find it hard to fall asleep sometimes, especially when it’s a busy week and I have a lot to think about. What’s my schedule like tomorrow? Am I done all my readings? I often find myself lying in bed…
Looking for something new? Try new drop in fitness programs on campus!
The winter blues — I’m sure many of us have been feeling it. I have been stuck in some kind of rut in terms of physical health, mental health, and academics. As we arrive towards the end of academic term,…
Writing with Test and Exam Accommodations
Midterms and exams usually do not treat me well – I get easily distracted and stressed by my surroundings. Wind blowing through windows, shuffling of paper, and students getting up from being done their midterms early are just some of…
Post-Reading Week Reflections
It’s often hard to ground myself when my head is always on the clouds. Since I got to London (almost two months ago!), I feel like I have been living in a dream. This is by no means bad, but…