University of Toronto
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10 Differences in Academic Culture Between UoT and UoM
By Emily Smith, University of Toronto (Scarborough), Canada
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5 key takeaways from my academic exchange 1 year on
By Emily Smith, University of Toronto (Scarborough), Canada
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10 small differences between Manchester and Scarborough, Toronto
By Emily Smith, University of Toronto (Scarborough Campus), Canada
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A week in Alaska
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada With signs of summer starting to emerge in Toronto after the Canadian winter, what better way to round-off an amazing exchange year than to dust off our SuperPuffs and layer up again for Alaska!
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How to survive a Torontonian winter
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Here is a practical guide on how to survive and embrace the crazy Canadian winter as a Brit.
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Academics Abroad: Adjusting to UofT’s Teaching Style
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Despite being the underlying purpose of why you are there, the actual process of studying at a university abroad isn’t talked about enough! Being a student at the University of Toronto has been the most academically enriching opportunity of my life. I speak from my experiences as a UofT Psychology exchange student. Nevertheless, my advice is generalised, to help smooth the transition from studying at UoM to your host uni.
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Ultimate Toronto Checklist
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Are you studying in Toronto? Or maybe just visiting the city from a North American university? You’ve come to the right place. I spent my year abroad slowly compiling this list of things to do in Toronto…
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Tips and tricks to thrive in your first semester abroad
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Moving “across the pond” (a phrase I’ve heard one too many times) was arguably the scariest, yet most unregrettable thing I’ve done. In this blog, I’m going to break down what to do in your first few weeks after landing in the city! Although my advice stems from my experience at the University of Toronto, it can be applicable to any exchange student!
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Lost navigating Toronto accommodation? A quick guide.
By Zarina Patel, University of Toronto, Canada Realistic and relatable advice from someone who was in your position a year ago. Congratulations on making it this far with the year abroad process! After you have been through logistics with getting your place sorted at your exchange uni, your main concern will start to shift to accommodation.
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My Year Abroad Experience with Christevie – Manchester 10/10
My name is Christevie, and I study Philosophy, Politics & Economics. I moved to Manchester from London and I am from the Democratic Republic of Congo. I spent a year abroad at The University of Toronto (UofT) in Canada. During this time I got to do a lot of exciting things. Canada bordering the US meant I got to travel to New York, Los Angeles and San Diego for affordable prices with friends! I also got to live in a multicultural city on the 41st floor with an amazing view. Of course, my year abroad was for studying, and since UofT has such a diverse range of courses I got…
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Prepping
By Olivia Bucherer-Ezer, University of Toronto, Canada It’s been just over a year since I packed up my life and set across the pond to start my year abroad in Toronto and it got me thinking about all the thoughts, fears and anxieties I had that, in retrospect, I truly didn’t need to worry about. So I thought it was suitable to whack them in a blog in case they provide any reassurance for those heading out this coming September.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Touristing in Toronto
By Olivia Bucherer-Ezer, University of Toronto, Canada **subjective of course** Whether you’re heading out to Toronto in September, perhaps along with a family member or are expecting visitors throughout the year, here are some top tips to give you the most fulfilling experience of the big T-city.
