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How to get the most out of university

Academic Skills:

University of Toronto. (n.d.). Writing Advices. Retrieved Nov. 18, 2017 from http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/student-pdfs/

This webpage contains a list of PDFs for writing advice files. The files are written by the instructors from the writing support team of U of T, with the aim of helping students understand the expectations of assignments in the university setting. The content of these files includes different types of assignments, common grammar mistakes, methods of approach and research and documentation requirements, which answers some common questions students ask. In general, this webpage can be used as a guide for students who start academic writing.

University of Toronto. (n.d.). Academic Success Workshops. Retrieved from  http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/asc/workshops#node-6610

The workshops are held throughout the academic year, including an introductory workshop about on-campus academic resources. Students can learn about strategies for dealing with different academic problems, from developing study habits, to taking notes and writing assignments, to preparing for exams and managing anxiety. The workshops are also good places for students to discuss their problems with their peers and get support from each other.

Extra-Curricular activities:

University of Toronto. (n.d.). The Blueprint Program. Retrieved from  https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/ote/blueprint

By joining in the Blueprint Program’s mailing list, students will receive the “ultra-helpful weekly emails” about on-campus activities in five categories (Academic Skills, Leadership & Civic Engagement, Career Development, Health & Well-being and Personal Interest). This helps students reduce the time spent on finding activities on different websites. The program also provides the Blueprint Cards that allow students to keep track of their participation in different activities and earn Co-Curricular Record credits after completing a certain amount of workshops listed in the emails.

Work/Life Balance:

Hart House. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://harthouse.ca/

Hart House is more than a house. From art and music, to food and wellness, to social justice and civic engagement, it offers a broad range of recreation activities, workshops, panels and volunteering opportunities. The website gives an overview of the student clubs and committees at Hart House and a guide about choosing the classes for different skills of art creation. It also contains a booking system for fitness rooms, lunch, performance and exhibitions. The website can be a starting point for exploring the events at Hart House and finding life experience outside academy and career right on campus.