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What I Wish I Knew About On-Campus Jobs

Posted on: August 29, 2025 Last updated on: August 29, 2025 Written by: bolu
Throughout my role as a Residence Don at Woodsworth College Residence, one of the questions I get a lot is how to navigate on-campus jobs and Work Study roles. If you’re looking to gain more hands-on experience, explore different career…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Choosing My Program/Major/Courses

Posted on: August 6, 2025 Last updated on: August 6, 2025 Written by: bolu
Coming into university, I thought I had it all figured out. As a child of immigrants, that was the norm. My parents instilled in me the importance of planning ahead as a way to limit the chance of mistakes and…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Toronto

Posted on: July 21, 2025 Last updated on: July 21, 2025 Written by: bolu
Moving to Toronto for university has definitely been one of the most intimidating yet thrilling moments of my life. As someone who grew up in Parry Sound and Barrie, which are comparatively and drastically smaller towns, living in Toronto felt…
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A conversation with Andrew Alvarez aka Chris in Percy Jackson🗡️

Posted on: February 5, 2024 Last updated on: February 5, 2024 Written by: bolu Comments: 0
Recently, I had the chance to have a conversation with Andrew Alvarez who plays Chris Rodriguez in the new Percy Jackson Series! As someone who grew up with these books, getting to watch the new series so cool, and getting…
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A Study Abroad in France

Posted on: November 3, 2023 Last updated on: October 30, 2023 Written by: bolu Comments: 0
Recently, I had a chance to chat with one of my friends, Grace, who had the chance to study abroad earlier this year. One of the things I really wish I had the chance to do during university is go…
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Apps I’m using this 2023 school year

Posted on: August 8, 2023 Last updated on: August 3, 2023 Written by: bolu Comments: 1
With the new school year approaching, I have been taking inventory of the apps on my phone that I use for school. I find that the apps I always come back to are the ones that are super easy to…
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First time chatting with a Program Advisor

Posted on: May 11, 2023 Last updated on: May 10, 2023 Written by: bolu Comments: 0
With my second year wrapping up, it’s finally dawning on me that I am officially half way through my undergrad. Which is ridiculous and hard to believe because a part of me feels as if I just graduated high school…
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Tales from an Existential Crisis🤩

Posted on: March 31, 2023 Last updated on: March 31, 2023 Written by: bolu Comments: 0
One of my majors is Bioethics which requires me to take a bunch of Philosophy courses. Which, unfortunately(?), has led me to be more cynical and question everything. It’s like the more you know, the more you realized you don’t…
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Meet the Dream Team: aka The U of T Peer Supporters!

Posted on: March 20, 2023 Last updated on: March 20, 2023 Written by: bolu Comments: 0
About 2 weeks ago, I stopped by CampusOne to chat with some of the Health & Wellness Peer Supporters. In case you don't know, the Peer supporters are students that are trained to provide confidential advice on topics such as…
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This is your sign to get *LinkedIn* 👩🏾‍💻

Posted on: March 7, 2023 Last updated on: March 7, 2023 Written by: bolu Comments: 0
LinkedIn was one of those things I never really understand what the purpose was but had it because everyone else I knew also had it 😂 but recently I got the chance to attend a LinkedIn workshop by Career Exploration and…
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Let’s Get #ExamReadyUofT: Live Chat

Missed our YouTube with the Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) and Health & Wellness (H&W)? Watch the replay now! Health & Wellness Peer Supporter Gittel, HealthyU Crew team member Deepto and CLSS Peer Mentor Shayan share tips for studying,…
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9 things you might not know about #ExamReadyUofT

It's exam season once again, and U of T Student Life has your back! From study kits to stress-busting massages and peer support, here are nine ways to stay balanced and focused to help you get #ExamReadyUofT: 1️⃣ #ExamReadyUofT BoothsAll…
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Your Guide to Peer Groups at U of T Student Life

Many peer groups at ⁠U of T Student Life offer unique support to help students thrive. Whether you're looking for academic tips, housing advice, career guidance, or just someone to talk to, there's a peer service designed to meet you…
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Indigenous at U of T

Missed our YouTube Live with First Nations House (FNH)/Indigenous Student Services? Watch the replay now! Bailey, Steph and Gaby answer common questions about supports and resources for Indigenous students at U of T! Contact First Nations House:Contact Bailey Bornyk (Indigenous…
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How to Access Health Care at U of T

Missed our YouTube Live with Health & Wellness (H&W)? Watch the replay now! Allan and Aimee from H&W answer common questions new students have about taking care of your physical and mental health at university. Related links:Health & Wellness Website:…
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