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Nadia Belokopitov

My Haida name is Yelth Yulth Satleegay (Raven Sky Woman). My Anishnawbe name is Cenebah Equay (Ribbon Woman). I am from the Haida Nation, Raven Clan, House of Yuuglaanas. My mother is Mona Weir and my Noni (grandmother) is Carrie Weir.

In my adopted Anishnawbe Nation, my mother is Margaret Lavallee, Bear Clan, Sakgeeng Nation, Manitoba.

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  • HBA 1997 Innis
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You should be proud of what you are accomplishing. Also, stop, take it all in because these are the best years of your life.

To First Nations students, I would offer advice on seeking as much support as possible from U of T and your family and friends. In particular, I received much needed support from Professor Charlie Keil at Innis College. Without Professor Keil’s support, I would not have made it through my degree at U of T.

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

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Graduation Year

  • BCom 2011 Innis College
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Alongside the Classroom

  • Summer intern, Big Four accounting firm
Outside the Classroom

Career Description

  • Chartered Accountant
  • Technical consultant in accounting and finance

“Be involved, meet people, have fun! Undergrad is a time to take good risks – explore what you like and don’t like. Don’t be afraid to work hard to do the things you want to do!

 

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Alyssa Astrinos

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2012 Innis College
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Further Education

Career Accomplishments

  • Co-founder, Creative-Technology Startup
  • Real-Estate Development
  • Flight Attendant, Air Canada

Stay busy and get involved as much as you can with groups, clubs, athletics and use this time to explore whatever you are interested in! Go the extra mile to get to know your professors and TAs – they can mentor and help you figure out what direction you want to go in. Before signing up for classes, do you research, go talk to people who are already taking or have taken the program/course, talk to the professors and sit in on the class beforehand.

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Sarah Markarian

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Graduation Year

  • 2016 Innis College
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“Having a life outside of school will actually help your grades! So, do whatever you want to do because these are literally the best years of your life. Also don’t take Stats II.”

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John Debono

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Graduation YearHBA 2014
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Allow yourself to make the most of the University experience and always make sure you can be proud of the work you are producing.

 

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Samantha Freeman-Attwood

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2004 Innis College
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“Get involved beyond the classroom, what you do outside the classroom is equally as important as what you do inside the classroom. Becoming engaged in the wider U of T community will allow you to build important skills, meet incredible people and most importantly get to know yourself, which is how you will discover what you are good at and where your passion lies.

There are SO many opportunities to get involved, whether it is through summer abroad, international exchange, volunteering, clubs (there are over 900 + clubs!!!), there is something for everyone to take part it.

Get to know your resources, there are no shortage of opportunities to get help and build your skills. Get to know the places you can turn to for help, for support and encouragement.

See the people in your classroom as allies, not your competition. You are all in this together, you can help each other and lift each other up. You are probably going through many of the same struggles as your peers, so don’t be shy about reaching out to them.

This is the best time for you to take part in all the wonderful things on offer, get to know all that awaits you….then you can be selective about what you partake in; and there is something for everyone in this amazing place!”

Kale Johnson

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2009 Innis College
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Alongside the Classroom

  • International Experience: Summer program in Italy
Outside the Classroom

  • Varsity Blues Promotional Team
  • Innis College Fashion Show
Career Accomplishments

  • Travel Industry for 5 years
  • Sales Manager at CDW Canada

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Mojan Naisani

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Graduation Year

  • 2015 Innis College

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Outside the Classroom

Further Education

Many of the people you meet and work with become your life long friends and will continue to be sources of knowledge and help as you continue towards your goals.

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Patrick McGee

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Graduation Year

  • 2006 Innis College
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Outside the Classroom

  • Part-time Waiter
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Career Accomplishments

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“Study a language, it only becomes more difficult once you begin a career. Run long distances, it’s perfect way to digest audiobooks, clear the mind, explore and stay healthy. Be prepared for stepping-stone jobs, the way you pick courses bears little resemblance to life.”

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Samantha Johnson

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2017 Innis College
Inside the Classroom

Switched programs from: Specialist, Political Science

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Further Education

Career Accomplishments

In the Media