Studying with friends is a lot of fun and can be a great way to stay motivated. After hours of sitting alone in a dorm room engrossed in readings, I found studying with friends to be a great way to…
How to: Deal with Changes
There are many things that one will experience in university, some being completely amazing and others being extremely challenging to go through. Whether if it's your first C in a course or first time going to a frat party, or…
Touring Soldier’s Tower
Soldiers’ tower was built in 1924 to honour the 1,185 U of T students and faculty who lost their lives in the two World Wars. With its beautiful archways and impressive form, Soldiers’ Tower is probably one of the most…
A Much Needed Break
It’s Reading Week!! YASSS! Mid-October to November is usually the busiest time during the semester, so a fall reading week is precisely what I needed in my life. Some of you lucky ones get to go home for the break,…
Indigenous Language Revitalization
One of the things that brought me to Toronto was to attend George Brown College for their American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program back in 2011. Many people—myself included, prior to taking that program—assume that there is a universal…
Being a Don
Being a don is one of the most worth while life experiences that I have ever had. The position allows me to step out of my comfort zone and be creative as I have to be an advisor for students…
Indigenous Education Week!
First Nations House is celebrating their 25th anniversary at U of T and this week marks the beginning of Indigenous Education Week! All events are free and open to the public. (Click here for Facebook events page) (Click here for…
Things You Should Do During Reading Week
November is just around the corner and for Arts and Science students we all know that means Reading Week is almost here. This reading week is even more exciting because it’s the first time the Arts and Science students are…
Eating Healthy
After living in my college’s residence for two years, I decided it was finally time to venture out and escape the little bubble I often found myself in on campus. Now that I am living off campus I have suddenly…
The Perfect Chill Spot
U of T can be quite overwhelming when it comes to finding places to relax, study, or even just hang out. It's so big it's hard to find anything. There are so many hidden places amongst the school that even…