Ryerson Took Me To Interesting Places It has already been four years since I packed up my belongings and moved to Toronto. I still remember my first day of class:…
Thoughts From a New Graduate
Letter to my 18 Year Old Self, Upon My Graduation
8 Side Gigs to Make Extra Money as a Student
After spending my teenage years working in retail, I decided to get a little more creative in earning extra money, either by using online platforms or finding ways to offer…
Five web tools and apps to help you control distractions and get stuff done
Our tech devices are often viewed as the source of our distraction, but there are also some effective tools you can use to control your distractions and help you get…
5 money-saving and budgeting apps for students
Even as a student living on my own, I’ve never been a coupon cutter, and that’s not because I don’t want to save money on groceries. Truthfully, the thought of…
Not Seen on TV: Q&A with Podcast Creators Seeking Asian Representation
Three Ryerson students are sitting across from me, sipping milk teas at the trendy Infuse CafĂ© on Yonge Street. It’s a favourite hangout spot for the fourth-year journalism students. They’re…
Solving Problems by Living In the Present Moment
The ThriveRU Workbook is a new resource from Student Affairs and was designed to increase life satisfaction, happiness, and resilience through weekly exercises. Last week I tested out the exercises…
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Student Resume
For a student seeking an entry-level job in their industry of choice, putting together a resume to be viewed by professionals can be intimidating. Luckily, there are lots of simple…
Can You Really Cultivate Your Own Happiness?
The ThriveRU Workbook has some promising goals. Based on research from Sonja Lyubomirsky in their book, The How of Happiness, the ThriveRU Weekly Workbook was designed by Ryerson’s Dr. Diana…
5 Mental Health Apps for Students
There are lots of reasons you should be monitoring your mental health at this time of the year. While a new semester can be exciting, it also means adjustment. The…