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Tips on Succeeding in Science Labs

Posted on: December 3, 2019 Last updated on: December 2, 2019 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 1
After a full year of first-year biology and chemistry labs (major ptsd right now) and a semester in second-year biology labs , I’ve learned a couple of tips about how to be successful in these labs and general tricks to…
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Three Tips for Last Minute Studying

Posted on: November 25, 2019 Last updated on: November 20, 2019 Written by: Talia Comments: 2
In a dream world, we would all be studying weeks before exams, feeling fully prepared for the big day. But what if this doesn’t happen? I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit, and sometimes, you’ve just got…
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3 Hacks on Surviving 9 am Classes

Posted on: November 12, 2019 Last updated on: November 11, 2019 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 0
It’s no surprise that 9:00 am classes are my least favourite. The commute is slower, the weather is gloomy and cold, and everyone is drained of energy. To make matters worse, my commute to campus is around an hour and…
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Being Restful and Productive During Reading Week

Posted on: November 5, 2019 Last updated on: November 4, 2019 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 0
Congratulations everyone! We have finally made it to Reading Week! These last two weeks have been extremely stressful, and I found myself in an endless cycle of waking up, attending lectures, and then going home and immediately start studying. Last…
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Affirmations for those with Anxiety

Posted on: October 31, 2019 Last updated on: October 31, 2019 Written by: Alyson Comments: 0
For me, a lot of my symptoms revolve around unnecessary fear and discomfort. As an example, I randomly and suddenly feel incredibly on-edge when there are sudden loud noises in places, or if I feel trapped when I am on…
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Movement breaks for managing the madness of midterm season

Posted on: October 28, 2019 Last updated on: November 15, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
For most of us, the days leading up to an exam are very much like those of a ship caught in a tempest: All hands on deck! Trim the mast! Check that the vessel hasn’t sprung a leak! (Alright, so…
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Bouncing Back from Midterms

Posted on: October 22, 2019 Last updated on: October 21, 2019 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 2
As a university student, I’m sure everyone has gotten a grade back and wasn’t exactly happy about it. I’ve been there before, and it can be really hard to take in… especially in first year. In my experience, dwelling on…
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The Power of a Growth Mindset

Posted on: October 17, 2019 Last updated on: October 17, 2019 Written by: risa Comments: 0
Things you might hear after a first year midterm: “That didn’t go as planned.” “I failed.” “How will this impact by GPA?” “I’m not cut out for this.”  U of T grading rubrics can be unforgiving. After the first tests…
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Finding the Balance Between my School Life and Social Life

Posted on: October 15, 2019 Last updated on: October 15, 2019 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 2
As we put an emphasis on mental health this month, I decided to write about my struggles in trying to find a balance between my social/family life and school life. Last Sunday, my dad had a rare day off of work…
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3 Ways to De-Stress During Midterm Season

Posted on: October 8, 2019 Last updated on: October 7, 2019 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 0
Halloween isn’t the only scary thing in October… what scares university students the most: midterms. In the midst of midterms, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed. What feels like endless readings and review questions, I sometimes feel like no there’s…
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