Voices & Stories
Student interviews, personal experiences, and opinion pieces.
What to Expect as a University Student-Athlete in Toronto
Starting university is a naturally stressful period for many people. Between more schoolwork, having to make new friends, planning commutes to/from school, or even having to move away, …
The Sustainable Student: Waste-Less, Stress-Free
As students we have certain priorities that come first: our academics, our jobs, maintaining our social lives. Striving for sustainability just might not happen naturally, especially when we’re …
How to Explore Toronto as a New Student
Navigating a massive city like Toronto can be a daunting task, especially if you’ve just arrived on your own. A good place to start is exploring your new …
From Feeling Like a Stranger to Feeling at Home: One International Student’s Story
Hi! I’m Srikruti. I study physics and astronomy, love exploring cities, and get really excited about finding hidden cafés, meeting new people, and hearing stories from different cultures. …
Advice From A Dandelion: A Student’s Observations of Yorkville
Yorkville, Toronto. Layered with greenery, footsteps, and rain-soaked pebbles, the quaint neighbourhood of Yorkville reveals itself through its small discoveries. Rusted bicycle gears rest between painted copper pillars, …
One Unplanned Summer Day in Toronto
Summer in the city as a first-year Environmental Design student means walking into a café and admiring the colours, atmosphere, and design. Or taking walks and exploring different …
What I Wish I Knew Before Moving Into Student Housing
Last August, I was frantically scouring TikTok and Reddit for a guide to moving into residence. Jumbled in with ads for extravagant moving bags and horror stories about …
How to Stay Motivated Without Classes
Ah, summer. It’s the season many of us look forward to year-round – no alarms waking you up, no discussion posts due at midnight, no group projects stressing …
