Maxim Trokhimtchouk

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Graduation Year	BSc 2004 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Mathematics Switched programs from: Engineering Science
Outside the Classroom	Worked for Computer Vision group at U of T
Further Education	PhD in Mathematics from University of California at Berkeley
Career Accomplishments	Vise President at JP Morgan Quantitative developer at Citadel Founder of Ideanudge CTO of Engineers Gate Market Technologies

Linson Lin

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Graduation Year	BCom 2019 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Accounting, Public Accounting Stream
Outside the Classroom	Director of Corporate Relations former Vice President, and former Director of Education and Community, Rotman Commerce Pride Alliance (RCPA) Industry & Venue Volunteer, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Assistant of Communication Director, Liberal Party of Canada
Career Description	Sr. Analyst Intern, Finance & Operation, CPP Investment Board, CPA Rotational Program, Toronto: May 2018-August 2018 Accounting Clerk, Modern Family Realtor, Toronto: Jun 2016-April 2018

“Not just get prepared, but get prepared early

Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself

Expand your network and participate in as many events as possible

Be open-minded and flexible“

Diane Sicsic

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2018 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Computer Science Mathematics Statistics Switched programs from: Physics
Alongside the Classroom	PEY: worked as a digital marketing analyst with Sun Life Financial for 12 months Summer Abroad: studied in international management in Hong Kong
Career Accomplishments	Currently working as a Data Analyst at CIBC, in the Advanced Analytics team within Risk Insights and Monitoring.

“Take advantage of the help available to you – TAs, office hours, study groups, past exams…”

Chen Zhou

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Graduation Year	BCom 2013 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Accounting Specialist: Finance and Economics
Outside the Classroom	Internship at Ernst & Young, China International Capital Corporation (CICC) Teaching Assistant positions
Further Education	MIT, Master of Science, 2019 Tsinghua University, MBA, 2019
Career Accomplishments	PRESTO, a division of Metrolinx

Krisma Saini-Chahal

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Graduation Year	HBA 2014 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: English Major: Geography Switched programs from: Criminology
Alongside the Classroom	Intern, Student-Teacher
Outside the Classroom	Tutor
Further Education	MA, Child Study and Education, OISE, University of Toronto, 2016—specialization in Special Education and Early Childhood Education
Career Accomplishments	Teacher, Upper Grand District School Board Research and development assistant, U of T (during MA)—gained a research background conducting and analyzing studies related to counterfactual reasoning in children

“Volunteer and gain experiences outside of the classroom! Do fieldwork, experiential learning or an internship – it will help you figure out what you like and what direction you should take your undergraduate degree.”

Mike Dror

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Graduation Year	HBA 2011 St. Michael’s College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Human Geography Minor: Urban Studies Minor: Geographic Information Systems Switched programs from Life Sciences
Further Education	Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MPL), School of Urban & Regional Planning, Queen’s University, 2013
Career Accomplishments	Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc., Toronto Intermediate Planner, Bousfields Inc. Junior Planner, FOTENN Planning & Urban Design, Ottawa Internships in planning (before and during graduate school)
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter Blog Hitting the Roads with Alternative Modes: An Evaluation of York Region’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Policies

“Seek internships and job shadowing opportunities. The more exposure you get to professional life, the better. Start networking, and start networking early. It’s most effective to network when you don’t need anything from them – when the pressure is off. If you start networking once you’re finished your degree and looking for a job, you’ll be too focused on that to make the most of it.

All that being said, cherish the theoretical courses that U of T has to offer. Once you do get out into the “real world”, it’s hard to find the time to reflect critically about your chosen field.“

Vanessa Bart-Plange

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Graduation Year	HBA 2017 New College
Inside the Classroom	Major: International Relations Major: Political Science Minor: African Studies
Alongside the Classroom	Community-engaged learning course: NEW 498H: completed while interning at the Ward 15: Eglinton-Lawrence Constituency Office, Toronto City Hall, summer 2015 International exchange: Sciences Po Reims campus, France, fall 2016
Outside the Classroom	Social convener, New College Residence, 8th Floor Secretary, MasterCard Foundation Scholars Council After-school tutor, On Your Mark, St. Nicholas of Bari School, Toronto Tutor, From 3 to 3, Firgrove Public School, Toronto Volunteer, Conference services, North American Model United Nations Leadership Certificate Program graduate, New College Member, Association of Political Science Students, University of Toronto Member, Caribbean and African Studies Writing Group, University of Toronto
Further Education	MA, Development Studies, York University (expected graduation 2019)
Career Accomplishments	Intern, MasterCard Foundation, Toronto (10 months post-graduation) Graduate assistant, GenUrb Research Project, City Institute, York University
New College Impact	The minor in African Studies offered at New College complemented my International Relations and Political Science majors perfectly, thus allowing me to have the African focus that was absent in both of my majors. In retrospect, this has contributed to my interest in public policy and education in Africa during my master’s program. The New College Writing Centre was also key in my academic development, as it helped me learn how to write academic essays, which led to A-grade averages throughout the four years. Being a part of this multicultural college also allowed me to fit in and make friends from both home and other countries, thus allowing me to settle in better and faster in Toronto within my first year, and to create long-lasting relationships till today.

“Strive to be among the best, if not the best, in everything that you do. Do not compete with any other person but yourself. And while you are at it, make sure to enjoy yourself and your relationships, because time flies by.“

Amy Chen

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Graduation Year	BCom 2011 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Finance, Rotman Commerce Major: Economics
Alongside the Classroom	Summer intern, Big Four accounting firm
Outside the Classroom	President, Innis Residence Council Student Representative, Innis College Council (and RAAC, Bursary Sub-Commmittee) Front Desk Staff, Innis Residence Rotman Commerce Finance Association Rotman Commerce Law Association
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!“

Lakshmi Sadhu

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Graduation Year	HBA 2017 New College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Philosophy Minor: East Asian Studies
Outside the Classroom	First-Year Representative, Philosophy Course Union Vice President, Initiatives, Inquire Publication, U of T Chapter President, Inquire Publication, U of T Chapter Student Blogger, New College Intern, investment firms in Dubai and Toronto
Further Education	Master of Journalism Candidate, UBC, 2019
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter
New College Impact	The student blogger position at The New was one of the reasons that I chose to pursue journalism.

“Jump.

No matter how scared you are. No matter how unprepared you think you are. No matter if you think you’re not good enough.

Jump into whatever opportunity and experience catches your eye. It’ll only change you for the better.“

Haoyang Liang

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2012 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Computer Science Major: Statistics
Alongside the Classroom	Professional Year Experience at RIM (now BlackBerry) Summer Abroad Program to France
Outside the Classroom	HR Manager, CUAUT 2009 – 2010
Career Description	Been a software engineer after graduation in DBRS, Oracle and Amazon. Started own travel tech company, Wherego.

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