Samira Balsara

Studying abroad is exciting and life-changing—but it can also be scary, and you may have several questions before you get to your destination. If you get the opportunity to study abroad, take a chance on yourself! Here are some tips and tricks I learned while studying abroad: Join group chats Before you even hop on […]

With summer in full swing and back-to-school preparations looming, your wallet is likely lighter from the brunt of recent events. It can be hard to budget when you have vacations to look forward to, but there are many tools to help you save money.  Here are some tips on how to save your money this […]

The journalism industry is nothing short of fast-paced, competitive and ever-changing. In recent years, it’s evolved to focus on digital media and similar methods to produce the news. If you love writing and content creation, and are looking to pursue a career in journalism, here are five key skills you should know. 1. Interviewing the […]

Twinkling holiday lights, cozy sweaters, gift-giving and seasonal coffee drinks — it’s that festive time of year again! Suppose you’re a coffee lover located in the Greater Toronto Area and are looking to put a holiday spin on your morning wake-up drink. In that case, here are a couple of chains and local options for […]

As the holidays approach, exam season is on its way, and it can be hard to embrace the joyful season when the stress of grades and tests looms in the back of your mind. Luckily, it’s 2021, and the internet is on your side and can help relieve some of your anxiety.  Here are a […]

The Fall semester has kicked off and no matter what major you’re pursuing, chances are, you’ll soon have an essay or two on your to-do list. We all have to write essays at some point in our lives. Though some programs require them more than others, essay writing is an integral part of school. Unfortunately, […]

With summer coming to an end, the next thing post-secondary students are thinking about is the upcoming fall semester. Last year, school was vastly different as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed all learning online. However, with vaccination rates up, many universities are now implementing a hybrid school plan. Hybrid learning means lectures and large classes will […]

Have you ever sat down to write for work or school and felt blank? The deadline is slowly approaching, but the ideas aren’t creatively making their way into your head? If you’re experiencing this, then chances are you have writer’s block. Writer’s block is a prevalent issue that stalls the flow of creative content. It […]

While summer is still in full force, the school year is slowly approaching and staying organized is a top priority. Though physical planners are lovely and going to the local bookstore is always exciting, they can be expensive and aren’t the most sustainable option. Luckily, there are many easily accessible free online planners to make […]