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HOEM  -How to Cope with Student Burnout Before It Gets Bad
Voices & Stories | Wellness

How to Cope with Student Burnout Before It Gets Bad

Jenna Coletta  |  September 30, 2026

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 …

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HOEM  -Finding Your People: Why Showing Up Matters
Community | Voices & Stories

Finding Your People: Why Showing Up Matters

Samuel Wakang’u  |  September 25, 2026

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 …

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HOEM  -Why Toronto Students Still Go to Independent Movie Theatres in the Streaming Age
Community | Events | Style & Culture | Voices & Stories

Why Toronto Students Still Go to Independent Movie Theatres in the Streaming Age

River Yuen  |  September 18, 2026

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 …

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HOEM  -The Sustainable Student: Waste-Less, Stress-Free
Food | Voices & Stories | Wellness

The Sustainable Student: Waste-Less, Stress-Free

Nina Popovic  |  September 11, 2026

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 …

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HOEM  -How to Explore Toronto as a New Student
Community | Toronto Living | Voices & Stories

How to Explore Toronto as a New Student

Jaden Whitelaw  |  September 9, 2026

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 …

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HOEM  -From Feeling Like a Stranger to Feeling at Home: One International Student’s Story
Community | Voices & Stories

From Feeling Like a Stranger to Feeling at Home: One International Student’s Story

Srikruti Davuluri Rajeswari  |  August 28, 2026

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. …

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HOEM  -Advice From A Dandelion: A Student’s Observations of Yorkville
Style & Culture | Toronto Living | Voices & Stories

Advice From A Dandelion: A Student’s Observations of Yorkville

Linah Ratti  |  August 26, 2026

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, …

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HOEM  -One Unplanned Summer Day in Toronto
Events | Food | Style & Culture | Toronto Living | Voices & Stories

One Unplanned Summer Day in Toronto

Allanah Relan  |  August 21, 2026

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 …

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