As I sat in lecture the other day, I came to the realization that my first final exam is less than three weeks away! Rather than procrastinating, I decided to plan out my study schedule for finals. For this week's post,…
Tips to make the most out of midterm review sessions
Midterm review sessions are a great way for you to identify and reflect on your mistakes. I have spoken about why you should go to midterm review sessions but here’s how you can make the optimal use of them…
How to Get Your Life Together
It’s that time of year again—midterms are coming at you from all directions, deadlines are fast approaching, essays are definitely not writing themselves, exam schedule is up, and you...are little out of breath. In the midst of the craziest time…
An Artsy Reading Week: My experience as an ARW Project Leader
My high school teacher once told me that you don't become a grade 12er until you've finished grade 12. I thought this was very enlightening at the time, and I still think it rings true to every role I've had…
How I decided to live at home first year
As the school year approaches its end, a lot of the people around me are considering what they’ll do for their living situations in the coming semester. Most of the students I know reside in or around residence right now,…
To Drop the Course or Not?
As the S course drop deadline of March 14th looms near, the subject of dropping a course has been on my mind. My struggles in sciences courses have been limited, thankfully, but after a difficult midterm and a lower grade…
Some advice for a better summer job experience
I am aware that it’s still only March, but the recent collection of warm days has me nostalgic for summer, and with thoughts of the warmest time of the year come memories of the hours spent working in a cubicle…
The Pros and Cons of Summer Courses
On March 1st, summer course enrollment will begin for Arts and Science students at University of Toronto St. George Campus. For this week's blog post, I thought I'd share some pros and cons of doing so; next week, I'll be…
Joy in Cozy Campus Spots
As a commuter, it has been extremely important for me to find cozy spots on campus so I can sit back and unwind during my long days. Sitting in the library can be daunting, as it makes me feel like…
Don’t search for joy, search for meaning
Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and “Is There Meaning to Life”, the recent dialogue at Convocation Hall (featuring philosopher William Lane Craig, psychology professor Dr. Jordan Peterson, and philosopher and author Dr. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein) made me look at…