Arthur spoke nothing but the TRUTH when he told us that having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card! As a writer and English student, I remain partial to libraries. Not only are libraries free, but they are great places to get inspired by the shelves of books that surround you. It is my […]
It’s exam time and this time of year is always stressful. Whether or not your cramming in a last minute study session these GIFS will help you get through the rest of your day: Bumper Pandas Sometimes you just gotta dance What happens when you run out of ideas for the day A newscast that surprisingly […]
By: Hannah Polinski and Karishma Karia We can’t believe we’re typing this, but it’s time for the last Ryerson Lens post of the year! With the end of the school year comes exam season, which means Ryerson is settling down onto the quiet floors of the Student Learning Centre and getting down to business. For […]
With the sweet taste of summer freedom only a few weeks away, studying for finals is the last thing any student wants to do right now. I’ll admit that I chose to write this post instead of preparing for my exams, so at this point I’ll take motivation from any source available. That’s where TED […]
We are excited to introduce Ryerson Lens, a new photo series by yours truly, Hannah Polinski and Karishma Karia! We will be gathering snapshots of the Ryerson student body for you to get a glimpse into their unique lives. Through photos and short interviews, we will be exploring what it’s like to be a student […]
Exam season has fallen upon Ryerson like a thick layer of snow. Slowly but surely the presence of sweatpants on campus has become a common sight. Chatter between classes is replaced with pushing and shoving into the library elevators. The two weeks that stand between a student and winter break are trying times for everyone, […]
There are 2 important things that I think you should know about me. First, I excel at procrastination. This has come back to haunt me time and time again, especially during the end of the semester with projects and finals. The second thing you should know is that I love Gilmore Girls. I always try to include the show […]
November is here. It’s a wasteland of midterms that send you studying into wee hours of the night, to-be-completed assignments, and hours on end of procrastination. But no fear, your academics don’t actually have to be so gloomy. Whether you are between midterms or have weeks of readings to catch up on, use these five study tips […]
After the calm of reading week, school likes to hit you with as many essays, projects, midterms, and 20-minute presentations it can all at once. As an English major I like to refer to November as essay month, a physically taxing time of year when I can be found carrying up to 12 books on […]
While I’m currently right in the thick of studying for my exams, I’m encountering the all too familiar period of struggling to stay motivated when all you want to do is relax and be done. I’ve gone through this many many times, but I’m somehow always surprised by how challenging it really is to do […]