Speaking up can be scary, especially in class. Whether it's presenting in a big lecture hall, participating in tutorials, or even discussions in small breakaway groups, the pressure to articulate your thoughts can feel overwhelming. It's not uncommon to fear saying the wrong thing or worry about being judged for it. With so much uncertainty and room for error, it can be tempting […]
Due to advancements in technology, innovation and the integration of AI, the development of new tools has been growing at a rapid pace that has broadened the plethora of connecting with professionals, building relationships and mentoring opportunities to attain career success. There are many different platforms available such as through your school to connect with alumni and business partners, […]
My academic journey as a Law & Society student has taught me that law evolves alongside society, underscoring their interconnectedness. For years, I have studied various courses, including “Sociology of the Law”, “Popular Trials”, “Public Administration”, “Paradoxes of Rights”, and more, all of which have deepened my understanding of how society shapes law and influences justice systems. However, one course, called “Language and […]
Sweating is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, but it has quietly taken over my life since moving to Toronto. Living with hyperhidrosis has altered every aspect of my existence. It dictates the way I dress, when and if I leave the house, and how I feel and participate in university. I tried to manage it by wearing black bamboo shirts, socks, […]
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” I’d like to add something to that. Most of us only give ourselves a few seconds to decide whether something impresses us or whether we should ignore it. In those few seconds, we form judgments based on the cover, not the content, not the person behind it. Unless we already know the […]
There's a particular kind of compliment that reveals everything. “She's brilliant…and beautiful too!” The surprise in the voice. The too. As if intelligence and a good face are two prizes that weren't supposed to land in the same pair of hands. As with a lot of manufactured binaries, we've been trained to see beauty and brains as black or white, as a zero-sum game. But what I […]
Balancing the Court, the Classroom and the Reality Behind the Glamour Under the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena, on a movie set, or in the studio, professional dancers move in perfect synchronization as thousands of fans cheer around them. The routines look effortless, energetic, polished, and glamorous. For most viewers, these performances are simply part […]
Does what we wear actually change how confident and ready we feel, or is it just in our heads? Fashion is usually defined as a popular style of clothing at a certain time. Trends change, colours rotate, silhouettes evolve. But if we’re being honest, fashion is more than trends. It’s communication. Before we speak, before we explain who we are, before we list […]
Every institution possesses its own grammar. Decisions that appear impersonal or opaque often follow a logic that becomes visible only once one learns how that grammar operates. A person may arrive with a story that carries the full weight of lived experience, yet institutions cannot encounter experience directly. They respond to records, to documents, to language that renders events intelligible within the […]
Let’s face it–your bank account is crying louder than you did during finals. Between overpriced textbooks, emergency bubble tea runs and that one subscription you swear you will cancel, being a university student is a full-time exercise in budgeting. So, what is the move? Side Hustles. University is the prime time to try out new […]