This year will be my fourth year participating in Orientation! (Does this mean I’m getting old?) I attended Orientation in my first year in 2019, and have returned as an Orientation Leader ever since. With the return of in-person Orientation,…
What I learned from Orientation Week as a 3rd year student
This year, as I got ready to participate in Orientation Week for the third time, I had no idea what to expect. This time, being a Head Leader, I knew I would have more responsibilities, but I wasn’t sure of…
Get Oriented With First Nations House
Shé:kon, boozhoo, greetings and hello! My name is Andrea and I am a second-year student majoring in Book and Media Studies, with minors in Indigenous Studies and Creative Expression and Society. I will be the First Nations House blogger…
My Experiences as an O-Week Leader
“Who needs Batman when you’ve got Robins!? President- Robins! President- Robins!” This Victoria College Orientation cheer pays homage to Vic’s president, William Robins. It is among many shouted at the top of my lungs during frosh week! I’m still debating…
Fresh Tips for Frosh Week!
“Orientation week was so wild!” he exclaimed. “There were parties every night!” These were the thoughts a friend of mine expressed after I told him that I’ll be an Orientation Leader this year. “Really?” I responded. This certainly didn’t sound…
UTSU Clubs Day 2014
Hey there U of T! To all those participating in orientation week, I hope you’re having a blast getting to know your new home for the next four (or more) years. to everyone else, I hope you’re enjoying this last…
Orientation Week Survival Kit
Your expectations for your first year probably come from the stories of your family, your campus tour (if you were lucky enough to take one) and inevitably, the hundreds of Hollywood movies based around college life. I’m here to tell you, as…
Ondiek’s Declassified Non-Res School Survival Guide
You’re finally done high school! But you have one “problem”… and no, it’s not that Ariana Grande song. The problem is that you’re not living on residence next fall. You’re probably experiencing a major case of the FOMO. Well, don’t.…