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Guest Blogger: Sarah Dolman, Gradlife Program Intern

Hoping to get off to a strong start this Fall term? Whether you’re a new or returning student, Gradlife has plenty of exciting activities planned to kick off the term as part of GRADLIFE WELCOME WEEK!

Check out all the details below:

ALL WEEK (SEPT 24-28)

Twitter Challenge – #UofTNewGradChat: Follow us on Twitter and join the conversation for your chance to win some awesome prizes! Every day from Monday, Sept 24 to Friday, Sept 28, we will be asking questions about your transition to grad life. This is an opportunity to reflect and get to know other students (via twitter!) as you’re getting settled in your new role as a U of T graduate student! Comment on our daily post (posted at 9am and re-tweeted at 3pm), and you’ll be entered into a draw for some fun giveaways. Each comment throughout the week gets you another entry into the draw! (NEW GRADS)

MONDAY, SEPT 24

Transitioning to Gradlife – Tips, Strategies & Networking Day: Join a day of programming on September 24 from 9am-3pm to help you make the transition to grad life. Learn effective strategies for academic success and personal wellness, talking to people and making connections, and navigating campus services, as well as tips for success from current students. Lunch will be included! Space is limited, register here: uoft.me/gradtransition (NEW GRADS)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 26

Facebook LIVE – Ten Things U of T Grad Students Should Know: On Wednesday, September 26 at 2pm, check out our Facebook page to catch our LIVE video with your grad peers from Gradlife and the Grad Conflict Resolution Centre. We’ll be taking questions live and sharing tips from current U of T graduate students. Have a question you want answered but don’t want to live post it? No problem! Send Gradlife a Facebook message, or email your question to sarah.dolman@utoronto.ca by Sept. 25^th, and we’ll make sure it gets answered in the live video! (NEW & RETURNING GRADS)

FRIDAY, SEPT 28

Grad Connections – Welcome to Grad School Chat: Every two weeks throughout the term we will be hosting a Grad Connections chat where graduate students can share their experiences and challenges while feeling connected and supported. The first event this term is the Welcome to Grad School Chat on September 28 from 2-3pm! While, unfortunately, registration for this chat is already full, there will be plenty more coming up – check out our website for more details and to find out how to register for upcoming Grad Connections chats. (NEW & RETURNING GRADS)

Grad Escape – Games Night: Looking to take a break from grad studies, connect with other grad students, and have fun while exploring the city? Check out our first Grad Escape of the term at Bampot House of Boardgames on Friday, September 28 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm! This local venue offers specialty tea as well as tons of fun boardgames, and light vegetarian refreshments are included in the $9 registration fee. Register now to get your spot! (NEW & RETURNING GRADS)

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, send me an email at sarah.dolman@utoronto.ca – hope to see you there!