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John Toffoli

John Toffoli

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  • HBSc 2005 University College
  • HBA 2013 University College
Inside the Classroom

HBA degree

HBSc degree

Switched programs from:

Outside the Classroom

  • Vice President, Microbiology Undergraduate Students’ Association (Defunct)
Further Education

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“If there’s something that you really want to do but are scared of how long it will take, or how much money it’s going to cost, or how far it will set you back, just forget all of that and go for it. None of those concerns that seem really important when you’re working on your undergraduate will matter in five years. Find your passion, and go for it with everything you have.”

 

Christina Luckyj

Christina Luckyj

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  • BA 1978 University College
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Alongside the Classroom

  • Studied in Quebec for over a year
Further Education

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“Do as many extracurricular things as possible, and especially take any opportunities to study elsewhere.”

 

Jaclyn Marcil

Jaclyn Marcil

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  • HBSc 2016 University College
Inside the Classroom

Switched programs from:

Outside the Classroom

  • Math mentorship program
  • Hot Yam Sustainable Food Collective
  • Freelance tutor
  • Began working at a tutoring franchise and as a teaching assistant in the math department in 2015
Career Description

  • Worked at a math learning centre
  • Currently working as an in-home and online tutor in Vancouver, BC
“Even though it can seem overwhelming, try to plan for life after graduation.
It’s OK to drop a course if you deem it necessary, especially if you’re stuck with a bad prof (yes, they even exist at U of T!).
If you are taking a course outside of your comfort zone, get to know the prof and express your concerns.
Take things one step at a time.”

 

Veronika McLaren

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  • BA of Modern Language and Linguistics 1967 University College
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Career Description

  • Work was part-time until 4 children were grown up enough to be left alone or at school. Work involved financial institutions, teaching and translations. Full-time translator now.

“Learning as much as possible is always good advice. “Only the educated are free.” – Epictetus, 100 A.D.
Not to forget Merlin’s advice (Arthurian Romance).”

Paul McLean

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  • BA 1984 University College
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Outside the Classroom

  • Intramural sports
Further Education

  • University of Chicago, M.A. 1987 (Political Science)
  • University of Chicago, Ph.D. 1996 (Political Science)
Career Description

  • I have pursued a career in higher education, transitioning to Sociology from Political Science because of the nature of my training in grad school. I continue to have a humanistic bent in my social science research, and I think that orientation arose from taking history, philosophy, and literature courses at U of T as an undergrad. I taught for three years at the University of Chicago after completing my Ph.D., then was offered a tenure-track job at Rutgers in 1999. I have been here ever since, becoming tenured in 2006, being promoted to Full Professor this year, and serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies and then Department Chair over the last five and a half years. Going through U of T, along with my time at Rutgers, another great public university, and the fact both of my parents were public school teachers, have together made me strongly committed to the goals of public higher education.
“1) Live on campus. You were offered the chance, but thought it more important to save money. That was wrong.
2) Get involved in more activities on campus. You would have made more friends, developed a stronger identity with the school, and had more fun.”

 

Kathy Cocchio

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  • BA 1980 University College
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Further Education

  • B.Ed. University of Western Ontario (1981)
  • M.Ed. University of Alberta (2010)
Career Description

  • Taught in higher education for 14 years.
  • Supported teacher induction in higher education for 10 years.
  • Currently coordinate a graduate studies program.
“Relax. Take advantage of the activities on campus. Try to focus on the learning experience, not on grades. Get to know your professors–they truly want you to succeed.”

 

Nicholas Bakewell

Nicholas Bakewell

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  • HBSc 2017 University College
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Outside the Classroom

Further Education

  • Columbia University, Graduate Studies, 2014
  • MacEwan University/University of Alberta, Bachelor of Commerce, 2014
Career Description

  • Data Analyst/Statistician at the World Council on City Data.
“Breathe… and realise that finishing your education is not a race, it is should be thought of as a lifelong journey. Every person learns differently and at a different pace, take your time.”

 

Henry Beissel

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  • HBA 1958 University College
Inside the Classroom

Switched programs from: Psychology

Alongside the Classroom

  • Interned as a Teaching Fellow at University College
Outside the Classroom

  • Student publications
Further Education

Career Description

  • Professor of medieval and modern English literature at various universities, including Concordia University (Montréal), the University of Munich (Germany), and the University of the West Indies (Trinidad and Tobago)
  • Founded and directed Concordia University’s creative writing program
  • Published poet, playwright, and essayist
  • Founded literary magazine EDGE
  • Active in Canadian writers’ organizations such as The League of Canadian Poets as its president, the Canadian Writers Union, and the Guild of Canadian Playwrights
“Follow your intellectual passions and study the humanities as widely as possible. They form the basis of any other course of studies and will put you ahead of the pack in whatever professional career you pursue. apart from your retirement years, Your undergraduate days are the only time in your life when you can afford to pursue knowledge and understanding for its own sake. In the course of doing so you will discover a passion, if you don’t have one already. Devote yourself to what you love to do and you will eventually succeed. Vocational training is best acquired on the job.”

 

mark bonham

Mark Bonham

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Graduation Year

  • BCom 1982 University College
Inside the Classroom

  • Accounting, Business, Economics, Business History, Capital Markets Theory
Outside the Classroom

  • Campaign manager, UC Lit President
  • Fraternity member
Further Education

Career Description

  • Investment management, insurance industry (Canada Life Assurance Company)
  • Founder of two of Canada’s largest mutual fund companies
  • Extensive philanthropic work in education, health and arts
  • Senior Fellow, Massey College, University of Toronto
In the Media

“Life is short, start working on your dream projects now.”

“Keep a daily diary.”