There are so many different ways to build your resume and professional skills, and you can find the ones which work best for you!
Here, I'll share with you some of the ways that I have sought out work experience, and I will also link some U of T resources and programs that might be useful for you.
Will This Be Worth It?
"Will this be worth it?" This question used to keep me up at night. During particularly challenging assignments or jam-packed semesters, I'd wonder if the struggle would be worth it in the end. I aim to offer some insight to…
3 Ways I Keep Balanced
It can be so hard to keep up a good work-life balance as a student. Often, it can be the case that we flip between being hyper-productive and getting nothing done, because we burn ourselves out. The key to preventing that burnout is BALANCE, which can be difficult to justify sometimes, but it will undoubtedly improve your life and will also make you a better student!
Fall Campus Day 2023
Yashvit and Selina were actively involved with Fall Campus Day this year. While Yashvit served as a Student Ambassador working closely with University College, Selina volunteered to be a Tour Guide for the day, showing prospective students and their parents…
Here Are Four Ways to Use Generative AI
Do you ever wonder how powerful generative AI is? I did, and now I make complete use of it, too! There are several ways that I use artificial intelligence in daily life, such as: 1. Checking what a student schedule…
Why Societal Timelines MIGHT be Limiting Our Potential
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…
Keep It Balanced
Ever wondered how we, as Digital Storytellers, curate content for you and attend lectures, too? Here are the answers: Jessica: "I try to keep it balanced by doing one thing a day that makes me happy. It can be easy…
Libraries at the University of Toronto
The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. ~ Albert Einstein Before ending my first year, I went around campus asking students about where they spend the maximum amount of time in a…
Housing Experience: Living Off-Campus
I never imagined living off-campus right from the beginning of first year. At first, I was scared about something that turned out to be the best decision of my life. In 2022, when U of T resumed all in-person lectures…
Why you should get involved with CCR at U of T
"Build your experience. Tell your story." “What’s the point of getting CCR credits?” “Why focus on any other transcript when I should only be focusing on my academic transcript?” “How will the official CCR document help me once I complete…