Kristine Sarah Medrero

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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!”

Michael Proulx

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Graduation Year	HBA 2013 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	American Studies Political Science
Outside the Classroom	Several Clubs (Objectivist, Consulting) American Studies Students Society Volunteered at the AGO Goalkeeper for masters program’s soccer team Traveled to Switzerland with a peacebuilding NGO for 2.5 months
Further Education	Master of Global Affairs, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, 2016. Focused on global markets and institutions.
Career Accomplishments	Started a consulting business based on master’s thesis

“Don’t sweat the small stuff – do the work and grades follow. Take every chance to discuss your grades – even good ones – on how you may have done better.”

Sydney Lang

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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

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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.”

Aadil Nathani

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Graduation Year	HBA 2017 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Criminology Ethics, Society & Law
Alongside the Classroom	Summer Abroad 2015 in Siena, Italy Took CRI420 (Neighbourhoods & Crime) (Now CRI428) which had a Service Learning component. Completed a placement at Regent Park Focus Youth Media Arts Centre.
Outside the Classroom	CRIMSA – President WCSA – Vice President of Finance, Community Outreach Director Woodsworth Deans’ Office – Mentorship Coordinator Woodsworth ONE – Events Coordinator & Alumni Outreach Intramurals – Soccer
Further Education	JD, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, 2020

“You are not defined by your GPA. University is a holistic experience and UofT provides a tonne of opportunities so make the most of it. Join that club, talk to that stranger in class, take a stroll through Philosopher’s Walk with poutine from the food truck for no reason at all, meet your profs and TA’s during office hours (!!) and enjoy your time on campus. We’ve all been knocked down by a bad grade but you are more than a number.“

Cedric Ludlow

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2017 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Linguistics Polish Studies Spanish Switched programs from: Psychology, Statistics
Alongside the Classroom	Conducted fieldwork in Kapuskasing, Ontario on the Ontario Dialects Project conducting sociolinguistic interviews with the goal of documenting linguistic variation in English in the province Fieldwork was also carried out in Kirkland Lake, North Bay, South Porcupine, New Liskeard, and Toronto on a related project Research Assistant in VSLX Lab (Linguistics)
Outside the Classroom	Society of Linguistics Undergraduate Students Hart House Symphonic Band Woodsworth Inclusive U of T Sailing
Further Education	Master of Science, Applied Linguistics (focus on intonational success predictors in call centre customer-agent conversations), The University of Edinburgh
Career Accomplishments	Currently looking for positions in business analytics and speech analytics.

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.“

Michael White

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I am also known by the name Mahkwa of the Anishinaabe Bear Clan (nindoodem).

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Graduation Year	HBA 2005 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: General Anthropology Minor: Aboriginal Studies
Alongside the Classroom	Archaeology fieldwork with Professor Coupland, Prince Rupert, BC
Outside the Classroom	Cinema Studies Student Union Native Students Association
Further Education	MEd, Urban Indigenous Issues, York University, 2019
Career Description	Special Projects Officer, Indigenous Initiatives, University of Toronto Urban Aboriginal Community Activator, Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres Executive Board Member, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
In the Media	Linkedin profile “Michael White joins U of T as special projects officer to support the university’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts,” U of T News

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.“

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