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Tag: Connections

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Gratitude: Sunset Photos and Keeping in Touch with Friends

Posted on: March 23, 2021 Last updated on: March 22, 2021 Written by: Olive Comments: 0
During a normal year I’m pretty terrible at texting back and keeping in touch with people, but I’ve noticed that this year especially–when there is no certainty about when I will see someone in person next–that I am prone to…
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Teamwork and Friendships in an Online Setting

Posted on: December 11, 2020 Last updated on: December 11, 2020 Written by: Memma Comments: 0
The one thing I was extremely worried about at the start of the semester was making new friends, maintaining old friendships and performing well in group projects or activities that required teamwork. As a person, that thrives in physical spaces…
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How I Support My Home Country from Canada

Posted on: October 16, 2020 Last updated on: October 23, 2020 Written by: Memma Comments: 1
I am an international student from Nigeria and I have been studying in Canada for over 2 years. Upon moving to Canada, one of my biggest worries was not being able to actively support and serve the people of my…
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Unlikely Friendships in Unlikely Times

Posted on: September 29, 2020 Last updated on: March 29, 2021 Written by: Laura Comments: 1
Now that school is online, I’ve been thinking more about how we are interacting with each other. I think what university teaches us most is how you navigate small and large moments, balancing school with life, and friends with family.…
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How I’m Staying Connected During Quarantine 

Posted on: July 30, 2020 Last updated on: July 28, 2020 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
Now that we’ve spent a couple months in quarantine adjusting to the “new normal,” I’m definitely finding new ways to stay connected with friends that I hadn’t considered before. Now that I can’t rely on seeing people in class or during…
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Making Friends at University: My Top 3 Tips!

Posted on: August 5, 2019 Last updated on: August 2, 2019 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
Sometimes, the scariest thing about university is just trying to make friends! As I mentioned in my last post, I moved from Vancouver to Toronto without knowing a single person. Now, I’ve made lots of great friends in this city. But,…
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Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Community at UofT

Posted on: March 18, 2019 Last updated on: March 18, 2019 Written by: Grusha Comments: 0
Hello everyone! This week I wanted to discuss obstacles students often face when it comes to finding community at UofT and how these can be overcome. I’ve touched on the importance of community/campus involvement before, but I wanted to bring…
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Illustrating Joy

Posted on: February 15, 2018 Last updated on: February 17, 2018 Written by: Iris Comments: 0
In the midst of scary midterms and stressful due dates, a week dedicated to celebrating the joy on campus couldn’t come at a better time. In spirit of the Joy at U of T Campaign, I brought the question back…
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Wakatshennón:ni (I am happy)

Posted on: February 12, 2018 Last updated on: February 12, 2018 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
It’s the time of the year where the snow keeps falling and spring’s warmth seems far away, where midterms are almost here, yet the end is months away. It can turn you into a bit of a hermit and an…
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Rewarding Yourself Healthily

Posted on: May 1, 2017 Last updated on: May 1, 2017 Written by: linh Comments: 0
Congratulations on finishing exams and another year of university! The end of school definitely calls for a reward, but while junk food and 24 hours of Netflix are certainly tempting options, I don’t usually feel great after a full day of…
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