30 Days 30 Ways (24): Get Employed August 31, 2011
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If you’re looking for a part-time position for fall and you qualify for the Work-Study Program, there are tons of opportunities to get employed on campus. These positions usually call for a part-time commitment throughout the academic school year, and are much more understanding of a student’s schedule. Although the positions will be posted on the Career Centre’s website tomorrow (check out their “Job Search” feature), if you already know a certain place that you’re interested in working, you can also visit their individual website for a listing of opportunities. And before you apply, consider visiting the Career Centre for advice on updating your resume, perfecting your cover letter and honing your interview skills.
30 Days 30 Ways (23): Experience Culture! August 30, 2011
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If you’re interested in film, music, writing, photography, dance, theatre or art, you’re in the right place at U of T! Check out Art Zone for a listing of exhibitions, readings, workshop and classes in all facets of the arts. With at least four art galleries on the St. George Campus, a number of music ensembles, creative writer’s groups and an active theatre community, explore opportunities to get involved with your inner-artiste!
30 Days 30 Ways (22): Get Fit! August 29, 2011
Posted by ekkellogg in 30 Days 30 Ways.Tags: Athletic Centre, get fit, Hart House Classes, Hart House Gym, intramurals
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Whether you’re an athlete or just someone needs an excuse to get out of the library and move, U of T offers a variety of ways to stay fit. Start by visiting either the Hart House Gym, or the Athletic Centre for their (free-for-students) gym facilities. If you’re looking for more creative ways to get fit, Hart House offers an array of athletic and wellness classes, and the Athletic Centre hosts daily drop-in fitness classes. Also look into U of T Intramurals to find out if there’s a team that interests you.
30 Days 30 Ways (21): Find Your Faith Community August 28, 2011
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University of Toronto works to accommodate the various faiths of its diverse student body. Check out U of T’s Multi-Faith Centre for programming that encourages inter-faith dialogue and spiritual learning for all students. The Centre also provides accommodation and space for prayer, worship, spiritual practices and educational events. There are a number of other multi-faith spaces available to students across the campus. Also check out the Campus Chaplain’s Association, a multi-faith organization devoted to helping students connect find their own spirituality through education and counseling from a holistic perspective.
30 Days 30 Ways (20): Read the paper! August 27, 2011
Posted by ekkellogg in 30 Days 30 Ways.Tags: campus media, The Newspaper, The Varsity, Vive Magazine
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U of T has more than ten campus newspapers, and all of them are devoted to covering the campus goings-on. So read them! If you’re looking to stay up-to-date on campus news and what’s going on at UTSU pick up a copy of University of Toronto’s official student newspaper, The Varsity. If you’re interested in picking out your perfect first day of school outfit, check out Vive Magazine. If you’re interested in an independent student paper’s approach to the issues of the day, check out The Newspaper. No matter which publication you read, student newspapers are the best way to get plugged in to the cool things that U of T students are doing.
30 Days 30 Ways (19): Make Friends. What? How? August 26, 2011
Posted by ekkellogg in 30 Days 30 Ways.Tags: clubs, committees, course unions, Hart House, opportunities, student ambassadors
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Yes, the idea of making friends at a huge school is intimidating. But there are tons of ways to meet new people at U of T. From clubs, to intramurals, to Hart House Committees, to Course/Program Unions… Once you join something, you start to forge the friendships that will get you through your university careers. Check the profiles of Student Life’s student ambassadors for more tips! Sarah‘s secret is to chat with other students before tutorials, whereas Shoaib found his home at U of T by getting involved with his college. It’s all about exploring opportunities and meeting people along the way!
30 Days 30 Ways (18): Check out your meal plan options August 25, 2011
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If you haven’t figured out your meal plan yet, you’ve got options! Food & Beverage Services at U of T (UeaT) is dedicated to keeping students well-fed. This year, they’ve launched 16 meal plans under three categories: St. George Campus Plans, New College Plans and Flexible Plans. The plans are flexible, re-loadable and refundable, and all you need to redeem your plan at any participating location is your T-Card.
30 Days 30 Ways (17): Eat Healthy at Hot Yam! August 24, 2011
Posted by ekkellogg in 30 Days 30 Ways.Tags: cheap food, Cumberland House, Graduate Student's Union, Hot Yam!
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Contrary to popular belief, caffeine isn’t the only thing you need in university to help you study. In fact, being over caffeinated and under-nourished can often make you act like this when you wish you were more focused. Try visiting Hot Yam! to actually eat some delicious vegetables on-the-cheap. Hot Yam! is a volunteer-run vegan food collective,which serves up a healthy, local, vegan meal for only four dollars every Wednesday from 12pm-2pm at the Cumberland House. And stay tuned! Hot Yam! has just announced that they will be opening a full-time student-run cafe at the Graduate Student’s Union.
30 Days 30 Ways (16): Go on a library orientation August 23, 2011
Posted by ekkellogg in 30 Days 30 Ways.Tags: books, library, refworks, study, tours, workshops
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Whether you’re conducting research for a paper or just looking for a quiet study space, most University of Toronto students spend an inordinate amount of time in the library. And when you’re scouring through the 4.8 million books, you’ll be glad that you attended one of the library workshops, which can help you with both your research and citations. (Check out a RefWorks tutorial for a crash-course in an application that will revolutionize the way you think about bibliographies!)
30 Days 30 Ways (15):Learn to fix your own bike at Bikechain August 22, 2011
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Bikechain is a “do-it-yourself education shop” located in the basement of the Centre for International Experience.The “shop” has staff and volunteers who help educate folks on repairing their own bikes through hands-on work. Services are free for students, although donations are appreciated for any parts that you might use on your fixer-upper. They also have a lending program for bikes that is completely free of charge for U of T students. Bikechain is open every Tuesday to Friday from 11am-5pm.
