Big Classes for the Real World
Students often gripe about large classes, but they provide a valuable life lesson, says our fourth-year correspondent
Stories in ‘Notes from the Undergrad’
Tradition’s Value
Despite a long history, U of T mostly lacks a strong set of traditions. That’s a shame.
Oh No, It’s Frosh Week!
Maybe being made to line dance is the best way for nervous strangers to get to know each other, but what about first-year students who have an aversion to James Bond themes and other forms of organized fun?
An Agonizing Decision
Choosing the right grad school can seem like a huge challenge — until you realize what’s really important
When Depression Strikes
Many of us experience the February “blahs.” But for some students, feelings of stress and sadness persist throughout their university career
Less Starin’, More Sharin’
Students often complain that U of T is cold or impersonal. Making it otherwise is up to us
Our Man in Cannes
Film student and aspiring director Jake Howell gets a lesson in how Hollywood really operates
Are You There Robarts? It’s Me, Joe
You’re rough hewn and intimidating but I respect and appreciate you − and wish more students here did, too
In My Infinite Wisdom
Advice to first-year students: don’t wear pyjamas to early morning classes. Better yet, don’t take early morning classes at all
Victory Lap
An extra year should give me time to figure out how to become part of the “knowledge economy”
Shower Beers
And ice cream for breakfast: What you learn from living with strangers
This Isn’t Working Out
Hauling around 20 pounds of books isn’t enough to stay in shape. Maybe it’s time to make phys ed mandatory
Ticking Away
Everyone knows students are cash poor. But I’d take more time over money any day.
Dressed to the Nineties
Kids of the 80s, your time is up. A new generation has arrived
