Classes – Page 20 – Life @ U of T

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When in Greece…

This reading week I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Athens, Greece through the Faculty of Arts and Science's International Course Module program in conjunction with the Human Biology Department’s Global Health research course. As a Global Health student,…

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Studying Abroad This Summer?

As the semester’s end is quickly approaching and the fresh breath of spring is in the air, this last week’s warm weather has me thinking about summer. A few months ago, I applied for the QES Scholarship which has placements…

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How food and sleep can make or break your classroom experience

So we’ve spoken about asking the right question in class, we’ve spoken about stimulating and participation in classroom discussion and we’ve spoken about active listening. But what about your living habits that moderate these actions? It might not seem so…

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My Experiences Studying Peace, Conflict, and Justice

It’s almost spring, or as I like to call it, “applying to things” season. Applying to summer jobs, applying for scholarships, applying for summer programs, and applying to majors! Last week, in light of upcoming Program of Study (POS) deadlines,…

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Major Decisions: My Experiences Studying International Relations

Second semester is a bit like a roller coaster. It starts off deceptively serene before the chaos begins. With midterms, essays, and summer job applications, stress is the collective feeling this February! These tensions heighten for first-year students who in…

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The Library: my new home

When studying abroad, one can easily get caught up in the “abroad” part and quickly forget or choose to look past the study part. Big mistake. While it has only been 3 weeks in the beautiful, lakeside campus of the…

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Getting Back On Track

I didn’t know how to start this because it was hard to take in the fact that we’re halfway through the semester. It’s reading week and we’ve completed 75% of the academic year (for those of us not taking summer…

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Wakatshennón:ni (I am happy)

It’s the time of the year where the snow keeps falling and spring’s warmth seems far away, where midterms are almost here, yet the end is months away. It can turn you into a bit of a hermit and an…

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Hear it from a second year: dropping a course, readings and midterm reviews!

This week Psychology specialist Soha Salman helps us unpack some things she learned from her first year. Now that she's in her second year she's put these insights to great use. Whether you’re in the middle of your first year…

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Talk to your profs: Beyond the course

I’m in my third year now and I don’t know if the existential crisis has hit you yet but it’s been pretty real for me. It’s terrifying to think about how we’re going to be out of this routine soon.…

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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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