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…
Black Student Engagement
Missed our YouTube Live with Mentorship & Peer Programs (MPP)? Watch the replay now! Michael, a Black Student Engagement Assistant, answers the top questions new students have about Black Student Engagement at U of T. Related links:Mentorship & Peer Programs…
Getting a Work Study Job on Campus
Missed our YouTube Live with Career Exploration & Education (CxEd)? Watch the replay now! Bushra from CxED answers the top questions new students have about getting a Work Study job at U of T. Related links:Contact the Work Study Program:…
What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Toronto
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…
International Student Experience
Missed our YouTube Live with the Centre for International Experience (CIE)? Watch the replay now! Moriola and Hannah from CIE share five tips for new U of T international students. Contact CIE: Related links: Upcoming events:
How to Find a Place to Live
Missed our YouTube Live with Housing Services? Watch the replay here! Yue and Meg from Housing answer the 5 most commonly asked questions about housing in Toronto for incoming (and current!) U of T students looking for a place to…
First-Year Foundations Seminars: You Can Take Classes on Lord of the Rings!
Are you a first-year student at U of T? Don’t miss out on First-Year Foundations Seminars that fill up quickly and are exclusive to first years alone. These classes typically max out at 25-30 students, allowing first-year students to form…
Navigating Disability and Registering with Accessibility Services
Missed our YouTube Live with Accessibility Services? Watch the replay here! Rianne and Reggie from Accessibility Services answer the top 5 questions new students have about about navigating disability, accessing academic accommodations, how to register with Accessibility Services, and more.…
Glad Day Bookshop: A Safe Space to Study and Research
Toronto is privileged to have many sites intrinsically tied to gay history, and one of those is none other than Glad Day Bookshop. Founded by Canadian gay rights activists in the 70s, it claims the title of the oldest LGBTQIA2S+…
Incoming U of T Students: Start with Student Life
New U of T students, welcome! September may feel a long way off, but there are lots of ways to connect with Student Life and learn what supports, communities and opportunities are available to you! First stop: the new Start…