Hello, Life @ U of T readers! My name is Emi, and I am this semester’s Study Abroad Blogger! I am a third-year specialist in Peace, Conflict and Justice at Victoria College. You may remember me as a Student Life…
Bon Voyage
Since this is my final blog, I want to change it up a bit. The setting is no longer in the United Kingdom but in Paris, France instead – well half of it. Last week, my mum and brother came…
Life Sciences Undergraduate Research: How do I even?
As a Life Sciences student, I understand the pressure and trepidation you feel when someone in class goes “So in my research lab…” Meanwhile, you’re screaming internally about how you can barely fold laundry properly let alone have your life so put together as to be in a research lab.
Whether you plan on pursuing a career in healthcare or science research itself, having research experience on your CV and learning lab skills are a bonus when you apply to professional or graduate programs. But where does one even start? It’s daunting trying to maneuver the Interwebs to find viable and worthwhile positions. I’ve compiled a list of possible scientific/medical research opportunities by the year you might think of applying. But first, a few preliminary questions to ask yourself:
Are You Going Global?
Bonjour!
Hola!
Namaste!
Guten Tag!
Ni Hah!
No, I don’t actually speak all these languages (gosh, I wish I did) but get this- U of T has sent students to all the places these languages are spoken and many, many more besides. All the international programs through which students can study abroad will be having an informative fair this week at Sid Smith from Tuesday through till Thursday!
Hiroshima in One Day
Hiroshima holds a strong sentimental value for me. It was the first Japanese city that I spent a significant amount of time in, and my friends and homestay families there introduced me to Japan. Last week, for the first time I…
Dealing with Homesickness
Almost every exchange student experiences homesickness at some point. Living in an unfamiliar environment where everyone speaks another language can be alienating at times. Tokyo's case is ironic; despite being the most populous city in the world, it's easy to feel isolated…
Studying Near and Far: U of T Exchange Opportunities
One thing that has always been on my bucket list has been to travel across Europe. Practically however, I’ve decided I should get this whole “education thing” done first. So when my friend mentioned that she was applying for an…
Hajimemashite.
My name is Brett, and I’m a third-year student double-majoring in International Relations and East Asian Studies. Around this time last year, I was in Graham Library filling out an application to U of T’s Centre for International Experience (CIE).…
Let me Tell you a Tale or Two
I think of my life as a collection of stories: colourful tales that I gather, one by one, as I move through my days. These stories weave themselves together, a patchwork quilt of smells, tastes, feelings, memories and colours. Five…
Stop Stressing and Start Traveling: Advice from the Global Lounge
Bonjour (Hola, Hei, Hallo, Hej) Blogosphere, Last week, I promised a post on how to get yourself abroad, and how to perfect the art of wearing a beret in public. And I'm not one to skimp on my promises. My…