Voices & Stories
Student interviews, personal experiences, and opinion pieces.
How to Cope with Student Burnout Before It Gets Bad
Student burnout often sneaks up on you without warning. Whether you’re drowning in assignments or struggling to balance school and life, it can happen to anyone. I’ve been …
Finding Your People: Why Showing Up Matters
When I first arrived in Toronto to study at Toronto Metropolitan University it felt like I had left my entire life behind. My family was back home in …
Why Toronto Students Still Go to Independent Movie Theatres in the Streaming Age
With streaming services offering thousands of television and movie options at the click of a button, movie theatres feel like something of the past. However, Toronto’s local and …
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 …