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A guide to Montreal public transport
By Katharine O’Hearn, Concordia University, Canada On arrival to Montreal I found that there is a lot about the public transport here which is not talked about very much online – this will be a quick guide to everything you need to know about Montreal public transport/a review of Montreal public transport.
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By Hannah-Safiyya Awan, York University, Toronto, Canada While attending the Schulich School of Business, I noticed the vast differences between the UK and Canadian university education systems. Despite their differences, adjusting doesn’t take too long, and there are many positive insights to take away from the Canadian system.
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5 Things to Explore in Toronto
By Emily Smith, University of Toronto (Scarborough), Canada Term time in University of Toronto Scarborough was pretty intensive and I didn’t have as much time to explore as anticipated, but if you do get the opportunity to take some day trips I have a few recommendations:
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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 trip to New York…or three
By Hannah-Safiyya Awan, York University, Toronto, Canada Who knew that going from Toronto to New York could be so easy! I’d always wanted to visit New York, but I didn’t know how it could happen. Then, once on exchange in Toronto, I realised it was only an hour’s flight away
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Embracing independence: Navigating exchange alone
By Hannah-Safiyya Awan, York University, Toronto, Canada When it came time for my exchange year, I found myself in a unique position. Unlike many of my classmates from the International Management course, who were heading off in pairs, I was flying solo to Toronto. It was both thrilling and a little daunting—a mix of nerves and excitement as I prepared to embrace this opportunity alone.
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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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