ashwini – Life @ U of T

Recognizing Work-Study Students at the CCP: Part Two

Throughout my time at the Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP), I’ve learned, watched, and grown. I’ve witnessed how at the heart of the CCP, it is a place to connect with passionate and community-orientated organizations, and work alongside like-minded students.…

Recognizing Work-Study Students at the CCP: Part One

Re-integrating back to school, and balancing work with the CCP

“How do I balance school, and my work study?” When I first started my work study position at the Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP), I found myself pondering over this question. The answer? Well, there are many! Addressing the solutions…

The Importance of Community-Engaged Learning at The Centre for Community Partnerships

Happy 2021, and welcome back to school! I hope everyone has had a restful and wonderful winter break! As I transition back into my work with the The Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP), I thought I would begin the New…

An Introduction to Community Action Groups: Bringing Students Together to Support their Communities

As we inch closer and closer to 2021, here at the Centre for Community Partnerships, we are hard at work preparing for the various events and opportunities available to support student life. With that being said, I think it’s about…

Take a Breather: Coping Strategies During Exam Season!

Happy December everyone! It seems almost as if in a blink of our eye, we’ve rushed by the autumn blur of golden-brown leaves, straight into welcoming the pristine, white snow. With the quick change in seasons, we also are slowly…

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Why Did I Choose to Blog with the CCP?

When the shift to virtual learning started earlier this year, I craved an opportunity that would allow me to not only further my individual learning, but would create an understanding of how to manage working in a team in an…

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A Day in the Life of an Undergraduate Student during COVID-19!

“See you tomorrow!” I waved goodbye to my friend, blissfully unaware of what was to come. Months ago, in the midst of March, the usual hustle and bustle of daily life was put on pause, with the arrival of COVID-19.…

Take a Hike! – No, seriously.

Breathe. I want to take a moment to ask you all, how are you? Really. How are you actually doing? As we approach a season caught in the flurry of final assessments, midterms and exams - it is important to…

What it’s like Having a Work Study Position during the Pandemic

“All work-studies will now be offered online”When I was in my first-year of study, I never envisioned that by my third-year, the plain four walls of my room would transform into a makeshift office. Yet, here I am two years…

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