Student Life – Page 7 – Life @ U of T

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How Writing for Accessibility Services has Helped me Learn and Stay Motivated

I have always been passionate about writing and sharing my personal experiences. Despite choosing a STEM undergraduate degree, I love maintaining writing as part of my daily life. While looking for work during the school year, I found the opportunity…

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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…

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Re-assessing my Goals for the Term

This semester has taken an unexpected turn and I hope you are all safe and healthy. These times are stressful, and a lot of things have changed very quickly, which can take a mental toll. Along with this stress comes…

2 am Thoughts? Ways to Improve Your Sleep

I find it hard to fall asleep sometimes, especially when it’s a busy week and I have a lot to think about. What’s my schedule like tomorrow? Am I done all my readings? I often find myself lying in bed…

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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…

Writing with Test and Exam Accommodations

Midterms and exams usually do not treat me well – I get easily distracted and stressed by my surroundings. Wind blowing through windows, shuffling of paper, and students getting up from being done their midterms early are just some of…