As a graduating student, here is my personal list of things I want to complete before the end of April.
1. Visit all 40 libraries at U of T
Over my six years of being a student, I have visited 32/40 libraries! Hopefully I can visit one new library a week until I reach 40! My favourites would have to be Emmanuel College, Law Library, and Gerstein.
2. Pull an all-nighter at Robarts
While I don’t endorse pulling all-nighters before an exam, the idea of staying up after all my work is done, could be kind of fun…
3. Visit all the student-run cafés on campus
To name a few: Café 059, Caffiends, Diabolos, and Hardhat Café are on my list! I used to be a volunteer barista at Caffiends with my best friend, so this café always has a special place in my heart.
4. Visit the Earth Science Greenhouse
The Teaching Plant Collection has over 500 unique specimens and is located in glasshouses on the fifth floor of the Earth Sciences Centre.
5. Get a drink from the Grad Student Union Pub
Did you know there's a pub right on campus? Plus, they have a pool table!
6. “Buy” something from the Free Store
A great sustainability initiative to give an item a second life, and make donations when I do my spring cleaning!
7. Visit all the dining halls on campus
Some dining halls are open to all students (University College, New College), while others require students to use guest passes from a current student that belongs to their community (Victoria College, Trinity College). If any Trin students want to swipe me in, let me know…
8. Attend an AstroTour and look through a telescope at McLennan Physical Laboratories
9. Book a pickleball court at the Athletic Centre
10. See the Sakuras in bloom outside Robarts Library
11. Have a picnic on Front Campus
With the weather warming up, I can’t wait to see the quads flocking with students!
12. Watch a play at Hart House
Legally Blonde last year was AMAZING!! Check out what's showing this year!
13. Play arcade games at The Cat's Eye
14. Watch a Varsity Blues game
15. Enjoy a free concert from the Faculty of Music
16. Visit the indoor bamboo garden at the Terrence Donelly Centre
17. Visit the waterfall at the Lester B. Pearson Garden for Peace and Understanding
18. Stroll down Philosopher’s Walk
19. Get a free Exam Ready kit (March 17 – 21, 2025)
Stop by the pop-up Exam Ready booths next week (March 17-21). These kits filled with essentials to help you stay focused, organized and energized during your study sessions!
19. Graduate and take photos on Front Campus!
Because I graduated from my undergrad in 2023, Front Campus was still under construction and I wasn't able to take the iconic photos on the green grass in front of University College. I'm excited to make up for it at Convocation in June!
What would you add to this list?
– Jessica