friends – Life @ U of T

The Overemphasis on Having Friends in College (And Why It’s Okay Not to Have Any)

Who are friends? Are they the people you go out with? The people you see in class and study with? The ones available during a quarter-life crisis? Or are they all the above? The environment of campus life gives off…

How to Deal with Disappointment

This post is dedicated to dealing with disappointment. As my fourth year at university is about to begin I’ve had to learn to accept that I might not see many familiar faces in the upcoming semesters. Even during the summer…

What will orientation look like this year?- An interview

I know many of you have questions on how orientation will look like this year, so for this week’s blog, I invited Francesca, a former Life at U of T blogger, for an interview to answer any questions you may…

Olive’s Guide to Writing Letters

Welcome to my blog post on letter writing! Recently, I’ve been feeling a bit overloaded by the amount of time I spend on technology. Of course texting and video calls are a useful way to stay in touch with friends…

Expectations vs Reality during times of isolation

Coming to terms with self-isolation hasn’t been easy. I thought I knew what to expect, but that certainly hasn’t been the case. It’s true that I’m a home-body; I enjoy staying at home, ordering food, and watching a good movie,…

How I beat the winter blues during reading week

During the winter term of first year, I stayed at my residence on campus for reading week. There was nothing wrong about this except…I felt very depressed. I still don’t know the exact cause. I vividly remember that I was…

Two people running, one in a red shirt and gray leggings, and the other in a black shirt and black shorts, run on a blue track.

Going Running at the Athletic Centre

In which I realize running with friend beats running alone, even if they can run much faster for much longer than you can.

Why I Love Joining Extracurriculars

I have always liked to be involved with school events, so I knew I wanted to join a club or council here at U of T. Currently, I am an executive member of the University of Toronto Global Brigades (UTGB),…