For this week's blog, I thought I'd write about assistive technology. I've heard about it throughout my time in university, but I never took the time to learn what it is, exactly, and what its functions are. I've spent a…
When your laptop crashes on you…
So I have three assignments due soon and two midterms coming up and so of course my laptop crashed. I know it feels like the world is ending but it’s not all THAT bad. I’m back on track with my…
Touring U of T with My BFF
As a child, I had three ultimate life goals: (1) Own a cat, (2) Become a singer, and (3) Eat ice cream every day with my BFF. Sadly, I’m allergic to cats, rarely sing at open mics, and am lactose-intolerant.…
When in Greece…
This reading week I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Athens, Greece through the Faculty of Arts and Science's International Course Module program in conjunction with the Human Biology Department’s Global Health research course. As a Global Health student,…
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…
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…
Major Decisions: My Experiences Studying International Relations
Second semester is a bit like a roller coaster. It starts off deceptively serene before the chaos begins. With midterms, essays, and summer job applications, stress is the collective feeling this February! These tensions heighten for first-year students who in…
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…
Overcoming Academic Perfectionism
Last week was one of those weeks. My midterms were nearing, I had a confusing paper due at the end of the week, and I felt overwhelmed by my extracurriculars. Despite pouring hours into my studying and writing, all I…