Webnesh Haile

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2009 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Switched programs from: Specialist: Biochemistry
Alongside the Classroom	Fourth year thesis – urban green roof field work
Outside the Classroom	President, Innis College Student Society Member, Innis College Council Recipient, Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award, 2009
Further Education	JD, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Associate, specializing in construction law, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP Articling Student and Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP During law school Co-coordinator, Ontario Law Student Mental Health Initiative CEO, Grade Up Toronto (tutoring start-up) Legal intern, Hylands Law Firm, Shanghai Client Account Manager, Career Cruising (educational software company)
In the Media	LinkedIn profile “Webnesh Haile Appointed to the Advocates’ Society’s Young Advocates Standing Committee,” Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

“1. Keep taking on new challenges. I learned almost as much from my extracurricular activities and student jobs as I did from my undergraduate degree.
2. Mental health is important. Take care of yours and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
3. If you want to go to graduate school or a post-secondary program, it’s usually important to make sure you keep your marks up. You may not be thinking about this in first or second year, but it never hurts to try and keep those doors open in future.
4. If something is not working, don’t be afraid to switch programs. I did that after second year and it was a great decision for me.“

Ted Kalaboukis

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 1987 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Human Geography Major: International Relations Minor: French
Outside the Classroom	Member, Geography Club – now Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS) Member, International Relations Society
Further Education	MBA, International Business, University of Ottawa, 1994 Diploma in InternationaL Business, Rouen Business School (now NEOMA Business School), 1993
Career Accomplishments	Managing Director, Andros Communications (Public relations and promotional agency) Project Manager & Associate Director, Sopexa Canada (French Food & Wine promotion) Management Consultant, Fox Jones & Associates, Toronto Market Analyst, Sodexho, Paris (now Sodexo) Public Relations coordinator, Greek National Tourism Organization, Toronto Office
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Take risks when young to explore career options.“

Yew Meng Khaw

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	BASc 2018
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Engineering Science
Alongside the Classroom	Professional Experience Year (PEY) at Hatch Professional Experience Year (PEY) at Hydro One Research Assistant, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University (exchange term)
Outside the Classroom	Chair/Director, IEEE University of Toronto Student Branch President, University of Toronto Industry Insights Vice President, University of Toronto InnovaMasters (UTIM)
Further Education	Master of Applied Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 2020
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Lela Pacitti

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2015 St. Michael’s College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Environmental Studies Major: Human Geography Minor: GIS
Alongside the Classroom	Economic Development Intern, City of Richmond Hill, 2014-15 Environmental Planning Intern, City of Vaughan, 2014
Outside the Classroom	Member, Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS)
Further Education	Master in Environmental Studies in Planning, York University, 2017
Career Accomplishments	(Acting) Senior Manager of Real Property, Planning & Development Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board Development Officer, Planning & Development Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board Business Planner, Toronto Community Housing Project Coordinator, City of Toronto
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

Hannah Fleisher

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2011 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Human Geography Minor: Philosophy Minor: South Asian Studies
Outside the Classroom	Exhibition Coordinator and Secretary, Hart House Camera Club Junior Class Representative and Social Coordinator, Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS)
Further Education	MS in Urban Planning (Specialization in Urban and Economic Development), Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), Columbia University, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Worked as a consultant and project manager in community development, affordable housing, and community healthcare for both public sector and non profits
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile

Emily Tsui

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2016 Trinity College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: International Relations Major: European Studies Minor: Political Science Switched programs from: Minor: Business German
Alongside the Classroom	Internship with the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History learning about Arctic governance through organizing events for the Centre Completed field research for POL499 (senior thesis course) in Anchorage, Alaska interviewing key individuals and looking at documents that were not available online Completed POL359 (Enlarging Europe Course) and travelled to Tbilisi, Georgia to interview key officials for a paper on cross-border energy co-operation between Georgia and the European Union Participated in a Summer Abroad program to Southeastern Europe Took three language classes in Germany, one at the Technische Universitat Hamburg-Harburg, one at the Universitat Heidelberg, and one at Hochschule Bremen
Outside the Classroom	4th year: Co-Editor-in-Chief, Attache Journal of International Relations 4th year: Co-President, International Relations Society 4th year: Intern, Bill Graham Centre 3rd and 4th year: Arts and Science Ambassador 3rd and 4th year: Peer Counsellor in International Relations, Trinity College 2nd to 4th year: Compliance Analyst, G7 and G20 Research Groups 2nd to 4th year: Mentor, International Relations Society 3rd year: Editor, Expressions – Canadian Association of Political Science Students‘ Journal 3rd year: Lead Analyst – Africa Prevention Division, Canadian Centre for the Responsibility to Protect 3rd year: President, Association of Political Science Students 3rd year: Publication in the Southern California International Review 2nd year: Director of Specialized Agencies, North American Model United Nations 1st year: Trinity College Historical Society Participated in Global Vision’s Arctic Youth Ambassador Summit in Iqaluit with support from the Munk School, the Gordon Foundation, and Trinity College
Further Education	Juris Doctor/Master of Global Affairs combined degree, the University of Toronto, 2021
Career Accomplishments	Intern at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals and worked on the appeal of Prosecutor v Ratko Mladic
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile From Argentina to Alaska: A Travel Blog documenting Emily and Laurent’s hitchhiking trip from Argentina to Alaska

“Take advantage of all the international opportunities the university has to offer, and make sure to speak with the professors to give you advice.“

Michael
Di Febo

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2015 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Environmental Geography Major: Human Geography Minor: Italian Studies Switched programs from: Architecture Computer Science Economics GIS
Alongside the Classroom	Internship at a consulting firm in the GTA as part of the Department of Geography & Planning’s Experiential Learning program
Outside the Classroom	4th Year: Executive Committee, Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society (TUGS) 4th Year: Two publications in Landmarks: the Journal of Undergraduate Geography 3rd – 4th Year: Attended panel discussion, networking events, Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) events
Further Education	Master in Environmental Studies in Planning, York University, 2017 Graduate Diploma in Business and Sustainable Development, Schulich School of Business, York University, 2017
Career Accomplishments	Planner, AECOM Canada Planner, MMM Group (now acquired by WSP) Summer co-op at a consulting firm upon graduating from U of T
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter Ontario Professional Planners Institute profile

“Become engaged in your 2nd year with Executive Committees, groups, networking, and personal health. Looking back, becoming so engaged in my 4th year was amazing; however I should have been using the numerous opportunities U of T offered throughout my four years.

These include resume and cover letter workshops, editorial help, public speaking, networking opportunities within my Faculty / Department and externally through other Departments, industry events etc. The opportunities offered through the University are first-class. Do not take those for granted or wait till the last year like I did. “

Kristine Sarah Medrero

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2017 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: International Relations Major: Political Science Minor: History
Outside the Classroom	Mentorship Facilitator, University of Toronto Student Life Mentorship Program, 2016-2017 Mentor, Association of Political Science Students (APSS) Junior Mentorship Program, 2015-2017 Mentor, Woodsworth College First-Year Mentorship Program, 2015-2017 Upper-Year Student’s Director (2015-2016), Vice President of Social Affairs (2016-2017), Woodsworth College Students Association (WCSA) Events Coordinator, University of Toronto Fashion Collective, 2015-2016 Mentee, Woodsworth College Alumni-Student Mentorship Program, 2015-2016 Conference Services Staff, North American Model United Nations, 2015 E-Mentor, Woodsworth College E-Mentorship Program, 2014-2016 Orientation Leader (2014), Head Leader (2015), Orientation Executive Committee Member (2016), Woodsworth College Orientation Week Upper-Year Representative, Woodsworth Residence Operations Committee, 2014-2015 Women’s Rugby Team, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, 2013-2014
Further Education	JD, Double Concentration in Business Law and Intellectual Property Law, Texas A&M University School of Law, expected 2021
Career Accomplishments	Business Affairs Administartor Intern, Insight Production Company Administrator of Office Services, Goodmans LLP

“Get involved as early as possible, especially if you’re coming from a different country like me (I grew up and graduated from high school in Hong Kong). Your undergrad degree will become more fulfilling, rewarding, and enjoyable the moment you get involved. Because of all these activities, you will meet so many people that you never thought you’d meet in a million years and you will gain lifelong friends, and connections along the way. However, don’t overwhelm yourself with too many activities. Your academics are ALWAYS your first priority. Learn to prioritise your work better, and always make sure you form personal relationships with your professors and peers. You never know when they’ll come in handy – especially if you plan on pursuing further education. Most importantly, have fun! You only have one undergraduate degree, and you’re pursuing it at one of the top institutions IN THE WORLD, so make sure you make the most out of your four (or more) years here!”

Sydney Lang

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2016 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Equity Studies Major: Socio-Cultural Anthropology Minor: Women & Gender Studies Switched programs from: Philosophy, Political Science
Alongside the Classroom	Exchange, University of California, Berkeley Fieldwork in Kerala, India on ways that women from lower castes navigate educational spaces that weren’t built for their success International Course Module at the University of Hawai’i, Manoa SMC One – completed a placement at Baycrest geriatric facility
Outside the Classroom	Positive Space Committee U of T 350 U of T Coalition of Students Against Sexual Violence VP Internal, Equity Studies Students’ Union Woodsworth College Director, University of Toronto Students’ Union Woodsworth Equity Committee Woodsworth Inclusive
Further Education	BCL/LLB, McGill University, 2019
Career Accomplishments	Currently a law student and am involved in work around labour law, corporate accountability, and environmental justice.

“Don’t be too focused on what you want to do after U of T – enjoy your time there and learn as much as you can. What comes next will come together naturally, and will be informed by your academic interests, peers, and community involvement. Do work that matters.”

Afriyie Donyina

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2004 New College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: English Major: History Certificate: TESOL
Outside the Classroom	English Student Union History Student Union Actress at P.M. Productions
Further Education	Master of Distance Education & E-Learning with specialization in Teaching and Training, University of Maryland University College, 2016
Career Accomplishments	Education professional with teaching experience at various private schools Member of TESL Ontario and TESL Canada Knowledgeable in educational technology, curriculum development, instructional design, multimedia, and leadership

“Participate in internships and co-op programs during university. It is important to explore different career options before you graduate.”

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