Iโve finally graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Economics, Chemistry, and Environmental Chemistry! โ๐ป๐
Itโs crazy to think that 4 years ago I almost didnโt apply after reading and hearing how hard it is from other students, but decided to apply last minute only because they extended the deadline. After getting my letter of acceptance, my parents and I decided to give it a visit, and I instantly fell in love with the St. George campus. I knew then I wanted to spend the next 4 years there, and Iโm glad I did.
UofT has given me a lot of things: the best roommate that I ended up living with for 4 years @kaseybelding, the funniest Chemistry lab partners @fiona.lsy @biu_nmdk @_shiropa11 @adrianyung2000 @evanave_jo @yutimothy @andrij_luczkiw, the neighbour-turn-best adviser @abhigyachhabra, and all of the extremely smart, kind, and fun people Iโve met whether it be through dorms, classes, and clubs, you know who you are.
But most importantly, UofT taught me that taking care of your mental health and putting yourself first go a long way. There was a period of time where it felt like I was just surviving day by day and not actually living. It took countless all-nighters, appointments with learning strategists, depression, late-night anxiety attacks, extreme sleep deprivation, visits to the Health and Wellness center, and many other questionable things for me to realize that my mental health is and should be my priority at all times. Nothing should worth sacrificing your mental health for, and Iโm glad I was able to slowly detach my self-worth from my productivity, my grades, and my career.
I am extremely grateful for everything, including writing 60 pages of lab reports weekly, getting curved down (rip ECO364), cramming 4 months worth of lectures the night before the exam, breaking beakers in my chem labs, and sleeping my way through lectures ๐๐๐ป Itโs been a tremendous privilege to be able to attend UofT and to have an amazing support system to support me. I would have not been where I am today and graduating with a High Distinction without them.
P.S. swipe till the end to see how my graduation went.
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