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NOVEMBER 2018
HOME IS PARKSIDE
JENNY BHANGAL STUDENT STAFF FEATURE
SCHOOL University of Toronto
FAV FOOD Peanut Butter Jelly
CONTACT @Jennybhangal
FAV MUSIC French Montana
HOBBIES Photography, travelling, blogging
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CA? What I like most about being a CA is meeting new residents and being
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creative when planning events. I also love making the bulletin Boards.
@Jenny-2014
CA'S ARE HERE TO HELP HELP US HELP YOU
ROOMMATE CONFLICT Talk to your CA about roommate issues
EVENTS
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Enjoy the array of events by your CA's to build community
If you have suggestions to improve your experience, let us know.
CONTACT
SUPPORT If you have any questions, queries, comments, please let us know.
YOUR CA'S CAN SUPPORT YOU Every floor has a CA who is there to
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support you, guide you and to make your experience at Parkside the best. We
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understand being away from home can be overwhelming so don't hesitate to reach
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out to your CA for help.
Parkside Mental Health day
COMING SOON
BEST COFFEE SHOPS TO STUDY IN TORONTO THIS EXAM PERIOD BLOORCOURT STUDYING AT FIELD TRIP CAFE IS KIND OF LIKE BEING AT SCHOOL, BUT IN A GOOD WAY. T
ANNEX LOCATED A FEW SHORT BLOCKS FROM U OF T'S CAMPUS, THE COMMON MAKES FOR AN EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE TO ROBARTS.
CORKTOWN ONCE YOU GET OVER HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS INSIDE, YOU’LL QUICKLY SETTLE INTO ODIN AND GET SOME SERIOUS STUDYING DONE, EITHER ALONE OR IN A GROUP.
BROCKTON VILLAGE WITH LOTS OF TABLE SPACE TO SET UP YOUR LAPTOP, RUN AND GUN IS AN IDEAL PLACE TO GET YOUR STUDY ON. CANARY DISTRICT LOCATED RIGHT BENEATH THE GEORGE BROWN RESIDENCE, THIS DARK HORSE IS THE GO-TO SPOT FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED A BREAK FROM STUDYING IN THEIR DORMS.
Lets Ace 01
YOU DON’T NEED ONE STUDY SPACE
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES (ALONE) DON’T MAKE YOU ORGANIZED
Coffee shops, libraries, parks, or even just moving to the kitchen table will give you a change of scenery which can prompt your brain to retain information better.
Come up with a system and keep to it. Do you keep one big binder for all your classes with color-coded tabs? Or do you prefer to keep separate notebooks and a folder for handouts?
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Keeping a calendar helps you plan ahead but you’ve got more than just homework! Make sure you’re marking your extracurricular, work, and social commitments, too.
Try turning off your phone notifications or blocking Twitter (temporarily) on your computer so you can concentrate on the homework tasks at hand.
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TRACK MORE THAN HW IN YOUR SCHOOL PLANNER
START SMALL If you’ve got a big assignment looming, like a research paper, stay motivated by completing a piece of the project every few days. Write one paragraph each night. Or, do 5 algebra problems from your problem set at a time.
LEARN HOW TO CREATE A DISTRACTION-FREE ZONE
GET INTO A ROUTINE When will you make the time to do your homework every day? Find the time of day that works best for you (this can change day-to-day, depending on your schedule!),
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When you’re looking at the homework you have to get done tonight, be realistic about how long things actually take. Gauging that writing a response will take another 30 minutes will help you plan how you spend your time.
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USE CLASS TIME WISELY Is your teacher finished lecturing, but you still have 10 minutes of class left? Get a jump on your chemistry homework while it’s still fresh in your mind.
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STUDY A LITTLE EVERY DAY You might remember the vocabulary list long enough to ace the quiz, but reviewing the terms later will help you store them for the long haul.
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DON’T LET A BAD GRADE KEEP YOU DOWN A rough start to the semester doesn’t have to sink your GPA. Take proactive steps by checking your grades regularly online and getting a tutor if you need one.
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Fill in details, edit the parts that don’t make sense, and star or highlight the bits of information that you know are most important. Interacting with your notes will help you remember them.
Find a few people you can contact from each of your classes if you have a homework question or had to miss class (and do the same for them!). Then when it comes time to study for exams, you'll already have a study group.
LOOK OVER YOUR NOTES EACH NIGHT TO MAKE SURE YOU'VE GOT IT
MAKE A FRIEND IN EVERY CLASS
LETS TALK ABOUT HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR MENTALLY HEALTHY?
THE STATISTICS 70%
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.
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OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS HAVE ONSET IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE OF ONTARIO HIGHSCHOOL DENTS INDICATE A MODERATETO-SERIOUS LEVEL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS (SYMPTOMS
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MENTAL ILLNESS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY IN CANADA.8,9,10
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ABOUT 4,000 CANADIANS PER YEAR DIE BY SUICIDE—AN AVERAGE OF ALMOST 11 SUICIDES A DAY.15 IT AFFECTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.
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CANADIANS IN THE LOWEST INCOME GROUP ARE 3 TO 4 TIMES MORE LIKELY THAN THOSE IN THE HIGHEST INCOME GROUP TO REPORT POOR TO FAIR MENTAL HEALTH.6
MENTAL HEALTH TIPS ON HOW TO BE HEALTHY Don't worry, there's many ways to help improve your mental health. Even something as small as doing something you love doing could improve your overall mood.
DO YOGA/ MEDITATE SPEND TIME OUTSIDE HAVE A GOOD LAUGH+ LEARN SOMETHING NEW+
GO FOR A RUN GOOD SLEEPING SCHEDULE EAT WELL TELL SOMEONE
INSPIRATIONAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS @STEVEMARABOLI
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TOP BRAIN FOODS
KEEP FOCUS
BLUEBERRIES
SALMON
Blueberries are a superfood! Some studies have even shown that blueberries might improve memory and slow effects of aging.
Deep water fish - especially salmon - are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which are essential for brain function.
KEEP
KEEP
FRESH
FAST
NUTS AND SEEDS
AVOCADO
Nuts and seeds are a great healthy snack. They are rich in vitamin E, and are a good source of protein for people who eat Vegan or Vegetarian.
On top of being delicious, avocados help promote circulation, and can even help lower blood pressure.
Skip the gym - Cram rush exam  - Skip Sleep feast on the sweets
WHAT NOT TO DO THIS EXAM PERIOD DRINK TOO MUCH CAFFEINE
FORGET TO SHOWER
LEAVE EVERYTHING TO THE LAST MINUTE
Residence Appreciation Week
We appreciate your feedback!
DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE BUILDING APPS & ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING ON A PROJECT TO DEVELOP A NEW ONE?
APP DEVELOPERS WANTED
CONTACT SBRATHWAITE@RYERSON.CA
Parkside's Chef Richard wants you to share recipes with us that are close to your heart. Help us highlight dishes that remind you of home!
TASTE OF HOME SEND RECIPES TO PARKSIDE@STUDENTHOUSING.COM