My name is Tia Sacks, and I am unfortunately a member of the bad test-taker club. Thanks to the MIT program, I have grown accustomed to taking exams in the form of long answers and essays. As a result, traditional…
If there was one piece of advice I would have given to my former self before entering the intense world of being a university student, it would be to spend more time alone. That being said, I'm sure that's the…
Wired for Problem Solving Dr. Ibilola Amao was born into a royal family in Nigeria. When her late father – a trained civil engineer – discovered she had a love for science and math, he encouraged her to pursue…
Picture this: you make a list of New Year’s resolutions for the different areas of your life. But as the days and months go by, you realize that you haven’t landed your dream job, or that you haven’t read as…
Although I would not say I’m a world class traveller, I can confidently say that I have been fortunate enough to travel (a fair amount). Throughout these travels I’ve learned quite a bit about myself and the world, and it…
Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that most of us probably know all too well. It is a collection of negative feelings centered around a false perception of inadequacy and chronic self-doubt. Imposter syndrome has shown itself throughout every transition in…
Gloria Jean Watkins, who writes under the pen name bell hooks, is a scholar best known for her writings on intersectionality of race and gender, and how these dimensions contribute to the oppression and domination of women of colour. hooks…
Happy International Women’s Day 2018! Today we are honouring Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Appointed as an Associate Justice by President Bill Clinton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second female ever to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. Legal observers…
In honour of this year's upcoming, WWIL will be highlighting the accomplishments and attributes of some influential women in history. Malala Yousafzai is known worldwide for her efforts in guaranteeing the right to education for females around the world. Growing…
Throughout her life, Diane von Furstenberg has had the opportunity to adopt a number of different titles: mother, fashion designer, former princess, and outspoken advocate for a woman’s right to sexuality. DVF’s most notable design was her wrap dress, which…