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Summer Preparation Series & Year End Celebration

Posted on: April 25, 2024 Last updated on: April 25, 2024 Written by: razzak
Hello, fellow U of T international students! As the semester winds down and exams come to a close, I have some exciting news to share that will not only prepare you for life after graduation but also help celebrate our…
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Applying for Jobs: The Ultimate Guide

Posted on: March 25, 2024 Last updated on: March 22, 2024 Written by: yashvit
Want to apply for summer internships/part-time positions/full-time positions, but don't know where to begin? Well, you're in the right place and this post is just for you! One of the most crucial steps in this journey is knowing where to…
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Why Societal Timelines MIGHT be Limiting Our Potential

Posted on: November 2, 2023 Last updated on: November 2, 2023 Written by: admin Comments: 0
Finish undergrad in 4 years. Find internships during the summer. Get accepted into a postgrad program. Get hired straight out of graduation. Work till 65. Retire. These are all things we’ve probably heard sometime in our academic career, but many…
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⏰ How I Manage My Time Between Studying and a Work Study ✍️

Posted on: August 20, 2021 Last updated on: August 20, 2021 Written by: cheryl Comments: 0
For new students, or those unfamiliar with what a work study is, it offers University of Toronto students jobs whereby they can get involved with affairs relating to the university. There are over 3500 students who are employed through this…
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Working During the Summer Break

Posted on: July 5, 2021 Last updated on: July 5, 2021 Written by: cheryl Comments: 0
Though I often write about leisure, I also spend a substantial amount of time working on weekdays during my summer break. This summer, I am working two different positions—both at the University of Toronto. I hope that sharing my experience…
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How I Balance Work with Study as an Engineering Student

Posted on: November 13, 2020 Last updated on: November 13, 2020 Written by: Memma Comments: 1
In my first year of engineering at U of T I was so swamped with work because of my poor time-management skills coupled with trying to adapt to a new environment and culture. At that point in my life I…
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Transitioning to Paperless Studying

Posted on: August 6, 2020 Last updated on: August 6, 2020 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 0
It seems like since the start of the pandemic, a lot of things have begun to adopt online formats. I took this opportunity to try shifting to paperless studying and I thought I would share how I did that in…
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Desk Organization

Posted on: July 3, 2020 Last updated on: July 2, 2020 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 0
Hey everyone! I thought I would write a fun post this week about my how I organize my desk so that it’s functional and aesthetic 🙂 Storage Containers: These are lifesavers—I have one storage container for all my school supplies…
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4 Ways I’m Helping Myself Stay Self-Motivated

Posted on: June 11, 2020 Last updated on: June 10, 2020 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
Now that many of us are working from home with minimal supervision and more flexible deadlines, I’m finding it more important than ever to stay self-motivated. Whether it be my summer job, a long-term goal, or just the up-coming school…
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Managing Online Summer Classes

Posted on: June 5, 2020 Last updated on: June 4, 2020 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 0
Hey everyone! Since I’m taking summer school for the first time and it’s completely online, I thought I would share my experience with you all in this post 🙂 Regular Schedule:   All of my online classes are recorded, which…
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