Welcome to my last post! <3 Last Tuesday, I asked the Life at U of T followers on Instagram to send me some questions they want answered, so this blog is going to include my responses to some of your…
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,…
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…
Semesters Abroad and Changing expectations
This week, I decided to share a short interview with a friend of mine from U of T who was also doing a semester abroad. Hope you enjoy this short reflection piece! Abby: Studied at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore…
A Timeline of my Life at U of T
In honour of U of T’s 193rd birthday, I thought I would share a timeline of my experience here! 🙂 Acceptance: Receiving my acceptance letter from U of T was arguably one of the best moments of my life since…
I Tried New Learning Techniques – Here’s How it Went
In my three years at U of T, I have tried many ways to learn course material and complete my assignments, especially when I quickly found that the ways I learned in high school were no longer applicable. My prior…
Self-Compassion and Listening to Yourself
With the term in full swing, it’s also peak midterm season! Things haven’t been going too great for me, but this is why I want to share this week’s topic: self-compassion. This term is the first time I'm using my…
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),…
The Four Ways I Manage the Winter Semester
The winter semester is usually when I need to take more time focusing on my health and wellbeing. The short days, the gloomy and fluctuating weather, and simply having hard classes have really taken a toll. My main concerns have…
Staying Healthy During Flu Season
In university, it almost seems like the “flu season” is really the just the school season. Everywhere I go, I hear people around me coughing and sneezing. Normally, I don’t mind too much, but when it gets close to midterm…