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Residence/Dorm life + Living on a meal plan
Wondering what dorm life and on-campus housing is like in university? Read more about my experience living in the dorms at YorkU in Toronto!
Feb 10, 20227 min read
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Ice skating in Toronto! - Nathan Phillips Square
Brr, winter time - It's chilly out, but that doesn't have to put a pause on tourist-y activities! Ice skating is an exciting fan-favourite!
Feb 4, 20228 min read
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Applying for a Study Permit Extension (From within Canada)
Study permit expiring soon? Haven't finished your degree? Need to apply for an extension? I did too - here's a breakdown of my experience.
Jan 27, 202210 min read
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10 pieces of advice I wish I could've given to my 1st-year self
Life is full of learning experiences, but sometimes don't you wish you had a Time Machine? If I did, here's what I'd tell my 1st year self!
Jan 13, 202213 min read
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Getting around Toronto: The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)
Trying to understand how to get around Toronto? Check out this post to become more familiarised with the primary transit system, the TTC.
Dec 30, 202111 min read
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First week of university/college: Orientation week
The year was 2017. The date, Saturday September 2nd. A 20-year-old trini gyal disembarked from the 124 Sunnybrook bus with two suitcases...
Dec 16, 20219 min read
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Pop-up events to try in the fall: Fall'n'Leaves 🍁
People love to joke, myself included, that Canada only has 2 seasons, Winter and summer. Since the weather is either drastically cold, or...
Oct 28, 20216 min read
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Getting vaccinated in Toronto
Getting vaccinated is a great way to protect yourself from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Read more here on getting vaccinated in Toronto!
Oct 10, 202111 min read
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Opening a student bank account in Canada
Opening a student bank account in Toronto, Canada? Check out this blog post for tips, experiences, and the best banking options for students
Aug 21, 202111 min read
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Health Insurance + Managing your physical health as an International Student
As an international student, health insurance isn’t only mandatory, understanding it is equally as important. Read more here!
Aug 8, 202110 min read
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