Finding a good roommate can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. You might hit the jackpot and find a great roommate, but more often than not it’s a…
5 Tips for Handling Roommate Problems
Tips and Tricks for Saving While Studying
I once had a friend tell me that as students we “don’t make enough money to save.” I think she was specifically referring to the high cost of living in…
5 Ways to Fall Back Into City Life
For the past three months of summer, I was surrounded by wide open spaces. I fell asleep to the peaceful serenity of the Irish countryside and woke up to the…
Personal Development as a Process
by Mel Nichols, Fourth year Environment & Urban Sustainability, Events and Orientation Assistant in Student Life Commuting to and from school takes its toll on community building within Ryerson. As…
Ryerson Students Talk: Study Tips
It’s that time of year again! We asked you what your best study tips were and your tricks for beating procrastination. Here’s what you had to say.
In 250 Words: Self Care
In the 250 Words series, one question is posed to the RU Student Life bloggers, who each provide their own perspective. Question 4: What’s included in your “self care plan”…
A Realistic Guide for Studying at Crunch Time
AKA A Realistic Guide for People Who Are Sick of Being Told to Get Sleep and Exercise It’s crunch time and if you are like most students, you’re trying desperately…
Exam Season: A Roller Coaster of Emotions
It’s everyone’s most favourite time of the year: exam season! Classes are soon over, and exams are looming. Now, now, try not to get too excited! In all seriousness, some may…
#14DaysDry: What Can You Do Instead?
After a long day, do you think to yourself, “whoa – I need a _________.” (Insert here: beer, a glass of wine, hit of a joint, a night out, something…
It’s the Exam-ocalypse: Are You Prepared?
The air is cold, and smells of coffee, red bull, and more coffee. Books are scattered across the library floors where students frantically flip through pages hoping to find something…