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Feb 10, 20227 min read
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!
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Feb 4, 20228 min read
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!
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Jan 27, 202210 min read
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.
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Jan 13, 202213 min read
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!
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Dec 30, 202111 min read
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.
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Dec 16, 20219 min read
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...
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Oct 28, 20216 min read
Pop-up events to try in the fall: Fall'n'Leaves đ
People love to joke, myself included, that Canada only has 2 seasons, Winter and summer. Since the weather is either drastically cold, or...
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Oct 10, 202111 min read
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!
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Aug 21, 202111 min read
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
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Aug 8, 202110 min read
Health Insurance + Managing your physical health as an International Student
As an international student, health insurance isnât only mandatory, understanding it is equally as important. Read more here!
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