uoft – Life @ U of T

Worried about your finances during the school year? Here is what I have learned over my 4 years of trial-and-error budgeting…

In my first year, I was a ditzy teen who relied heavily on materials and possessions — and that’s okay. The first few weeks for an incoming university student will be filled with miscellaneous expenses, whether it be those for…

Transitioning from high school to university? You might want to read this…

Contrary to a popular trend where many students are anxious about how hard the academics at U of T might be, 17-year-old me underestimated what the experience would actually be. I completed my high school in India and did the…

Back To School: U of T Checklist

Another year, another back-to-school cycle to push through. As I'm going into my third year, I'm ready to hit the ground running, all thanks to my pre-first-day checklist I've been perfecting (knock on wood) over the past two years. Let's…

MY OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENT HUNTING EXPERIENCE + TIPS

Did you know, if you’re a newly-admitted student who has applied for living accommodations before the deadline, UofT guarantees you a Residence for your first year living here? You will have the chance to be part of a close-knit community,…

My International Student Experience

As I walked past my house door, bidding goodbye to my family, my dog, my friends, and lastly, my country, I realized a lot of things. I did not have answers to the who, what, and when that came to…

No Phone Mornings: How I’m Trying to Fix my Morning Routine

I've recently noticed myself spending way too much time scrolling on my phone first thing. Before I know it, that whole first hour has gone by, and it can make me feel off all day. I've been trying to avoid going on my phone for the first hour after I wake up, and it's really changed my whole morning!