David C - Investigation 1A

Getting The Most Out Of University
This page contains 3 resources offered by University of Toronto to help students succeed in class and thrive outside of class.

UC Writing Centre
"'UC Writing Centre.” University College. Accessed November 20, 2017. http://www.uc.utoronto.ca/writing-centre."Each college in the Faculty of Arts & Science has a designated Writing Centre. These centres exist to help students improve their writing skills. For students in University College, the Writing Centre is found in the UC Library (information on other writing centres can be found here). They offer Skills Workshops, which are workshop series outlining common writing and studying practices (such as essay writing and exam preparation). In addition, students looking for individual guidance can book one-on-one appointment, where an instructor can consult with them on their writing assignment and provide advice concerning their specific needs.

Ulife Frequently Asked Questions
"'Frequently Asked Questions.” University of Toronto Ulife. Accessed November 20, 2017. https://www.ulife.utoronto.ca/page/view/slug/campusorganizationsfaq."University of Toronto has many clubs and organizations catering to various interests, but parsing through and adding to this large list of group can be difficult without proper search tools. Ulife is a central location on the Internet for the creation and discovery of UofT clubs and organizations. The page linked above provides useful information for anyone who is planning on having their group recognized by the university. This includes application requirements, group privileges, and funding for student initiatives.

University of Toronto Peer Tutoring (UTPT)
"'University of Toronto Peer Tutoring.” University of Toronto Peer Tutoring. Accessed November 20, 2017. http://utpt.c-ut.ca/."UTPT is a program that matches students who require tutoring in a course with students that have already completed the course and are willing to provide free tutoring. Tutors are recognized for their contribution by letter signed by a UofT professor. This website provides information for both tutees and tutors, as well as resources such as past tests.