Blog — Linh S. Nguyễn

My favourite perk of being at U of T is our Hart House membership, or generally, our access to daily free drop-in fitness classes.

Balancing School and Self-Care (Part Two)

2. Be consistent with sleep.

Balancing School and Self-Care (Part One)

Every September, I am thrown off my feet by my new schedule, and just when I feel like I have a routine set up, midterms hit.

Finding Fitness at U of T (Without Joining a Single Organized Sport)

When I entered university, I was determined to take advantage of all the physical fitness resources available and undo the drastic drop in athleticism that had occurred during my teenage years.

The Rocky Road to Healthy Eating

It hadn’t taken me long into first-year to realize that I often had to choose between healthy eating and cheap eating.

Reconnecting at the Hart House $5 Lunch

Whether it’s joining a new club, Skyping a high school friend, or going out on a lunch date, dedicating time to community building always makes my week brighter, regardless of how busy my calendar looks.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenSeptember 28, 2016community, food, Hart House, lunch, University, University of Toronto

Coming Home to Caffiends

As a deeply introverted first year, this was one of the only places on campus where I didn’t feel overwhelmed.

The Guide to Independent Bookstores

Save yourself some money and find a new book buddy.

Literature, Student Life, TorontoLinh NguyenSeptember 18, 2016bookstores, city, toronto

I’m So Glad I Wasn’t A Frosh Leader

Although I still spent full days on campus surrounded by a community I love, I was able to do so on my own terms.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenSeptember 12, 2016Frosh, Student Life, University, University of TorontoComment

Why I Quit a Job I Love

A fourth-year finally puts mental health first.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenJuly 31, 2016Mental Health, Student Life, u of toronto, University, Wellness

For Immediate (Stress) Relief

Writers divulge their favourite sources of online escapism.

Pop culture, Student LifeLinh NguyenJune 14, 2016internet, stress relief, Student Life, University, Wellness

A Commuter's Journey

The cold is always paralysing on the first steps out of the house.

Student Life, TorontoLinh NguyenJune 13, 2016commute, Student Life, toronto, ttc, University of Toronto

My Life is Amazing! (Online)

When all we glimpse of others’ lives are snapshots taken out of context, it can leave us feeling lonely, inadequate, or worse.

Student Life, WellbeingLinh NguyenApril 8, 2016Fear of Missing Out, Mental Health, Social Media, Student Life, UniversityComment

Don’t Tell Me Humanities Teach Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is certainly valuable, but it is not why I love studying the arts.

Literature, Student Life, Pop cultureLinh NguyenMarch 10, 2016Arts, Books, Education, Humanities, Reading, UniversityComment

What makes U of T feel like home

Students discuss the spaces and places that they have made their own.

Student LifeLinh NguyenNovember 13, 2015home, Student Life, University, University of Toronto

Send Your Kids to Vic!

Vic taught me that it is possible to be intelligent, driven, and kind, all at once.

Student LifeLinh NguyenSeptember 6, 2015Education, Frosh, Kindness, University, University of Toronto, Victoria CollegeComment

Learning with Sharks

Fifth–year student Katie Masters recounts her field course in the Amazon, Galapagos, and Andes.

Follow Your Distractions

At this stage in life, it can be so easy to narrowly focus on the path we’ve laid out for ourselves and refrain from getting distracted, when those distractions might be the things that make us happiest.

Career, Student LifeLinh NguyenMay 16, 2015Education, Extracurriculars, UniversityComment

Meet the Fearless Katie Vogan

If you're involved at U of T, it's very likely that you've heard Katie Vogan's name.

Student LifeLinh NguyenApril 5, 2015profile, Student Life, University of Toronto

Enviro Fashion Show: Fashion with a Message

"I think it is important to remember the impact that the fashion industry has on the environment, and to remind ourselves that we can each contribute to protecting the environment through the way we dress."

Student LifeLinh NguyenMarch 15, 2015environment, fashion, Student Life