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The portrait of a leader
I want to share my experiences and discoveries with you, and I encourage you to do the same. Paint your own leadership self-portrait by asking your own questions and trying new things.
“Any plans for the summer?”
This question served as the go-to conversation starter as the year came to an end. I had not planned anything significant for the summer, and instead was grappling with an existential problem of sorts. Continue moving onto the next…
Where I lead, I will follow
"Every time I practice these skills, I also practice my confidence and independence, by exposing myself to new experiences and learning about myself along the way."
Minimizing Stress through Planning
With course selection on the horizon, I thought I’d introduce myself with a post about how I use planning as a tool to minimize my anxiety when school is in full swing. After two years at U of T, involving…
Bon Voyage
Since this is my final blog, I want to change it up a bit. The setting is no longer in the United Kingdom but in Paris, France instead – well half of it. Last week, my mum and brother came…
All Good Things Come to and End
The end of the year is full of bittersweet moments. It is a time power through and wrap up a year of hard work, make future plans, and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. As I was booking my…
Why does every year feel shorter than the last?
Yesterday, a video on The Atlantic caught my eye. It answered a question I often find myself pondering– Why does every year feel shorter than the last? The video came to a surprising conclusion. Regardless of what age we are, we all feel…
The Five Things I Learned In First Year
With finality, the 2017/2018 chapter comes to a close. My first year in post-secondary is over. Well, save for some exams. It’s said that first year is often the worst and the best, and there’s a lot of learning done…
A reflection: how to leave the year behind
“This is the last time we’re going to be here together. All of us. In this classroom. It’s the last time.” I just walked out of my last creative writing class for the year. Never have I so seriously felt…