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Nana Yaa Abrafi

Nana Yaa Abrafi Boa-Amponsem

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2017 New College
Inside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

  • Peer mentor, Economics
  • Peer mentor, New College Residence
  • Presented speech on behalf of the student body, Nelson Mandela Memorial Service, University of Toronto
  • Student panelist, University of Toronto yearbook redesign
  • Student representative and Gonfalon Bearer, Installation Ceremony of President Meric Gertler
  • Tutor and mentor for a secondary school female student living with a learning disability
  • Tutor, Math and English, Centre for Community Partnerships
Further Education

Career Accomplishments

New College Impact

New College played an instrumental role in my academic and leadership excellence. Firstly, my New College Registrars immensely supported me through course selection, deciding on my majors, and post-graduation plans. Moreover, the Equity Studies program of New College was the best option as a second major since it gave me a real-world perspective on Economics. Through this course, I was able to identify my interest in public policy and social justice. In my final year, New College awarded me with a scholarship for academic excellence, and also afforded me the opportunity to meet President Meric Gertler at a special New College Dinner.

Furthermore, New College organized various leadership training programs which were very essential to my success as a student leader at U of T. I partook in various floor and house activities that improved my teamwork skills. In my final year, I was given a priceless opportunity to serve as a Residence Peer Mentor where I provided assistance to residents in areas such as Academic Success, Career Preparedness, Mental Health and Wellness. I acquired a lot of great skills and knowledge in this position.

“Balance is extremely important. Get involved in the things you love. Take care of your mental health. Study hard but don’t forget to also learn. And keep God first in all you do.

 

Arman Ricardo Poushin

Arman Ricardo Poushin

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom

Alongside the Classroom

  • Completed Supervised Senior thesis in upper years with Political Science department
  • Law School Access Program participant with Faculty of Law
Outside the Classroom

  • Academic Bridging Mentor for 2 years
Further Education

  • J.D., University of Windsor, current student as of 2018
Career Description

  • Spent the summer after graduation working for a medium size construction firm working on paving and lumber projects.
“Try different libraries out. Don’t stress, talk to TAs and professors because they are there to help you and want to see you succeed. Also, take advantage of the fact that you are living in Toronto and go explore the city whenever you can.”

 

Jaclyn Marcil

Jaclyn Marcil

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Graduation Year

  • 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.”

 

Zoha Anjum

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Graduation Year

  • HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom

Alongside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Mentorship

Leadership

Poster Presentations

Student Talks

Publications

  • Writer: INKspire Magazine, June 2016 – Present
  • Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Importance of Hemolysin III in Lyme Disease Infection. (Manuscript in preparation)
  • Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Short-term high fat diet has no effect on bacterial burden in Lyme disease. Journal of Undergraduate Life Sciences, June 2017
  • Secondary Author: Helena Petrosova, Azad Eshghi, Zoha Anjum, Nataliya Zlotnikov, Caroline E. Cameron & Tara J. Moriarty. Diet-Induced Obesity Does Not Alter Tigecycline Treatment Efficacy in Murine Lyme Disease. Front Microbiol. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00292

Event Planning

Further Education

Career Description

“I would advise myself to take care of myself! It’s really easy to get caught up with school and extracurricular activities and forget about self-care. I would also tell myself to not overwork and prioritize my commitments better during my undergraduate studies. U of T is a fantastic school with innumerable opportunities, so make use of those opportunities while also enjoying your time!”

 

Linda Gao

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2016 University College
Inside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

  • First Year Learning Community Assistant Peer Mentor (2013-2014), Peer Mentor (2014-2015), Senior Peer Mentor (2015-2016)
  • Co-opted student member of Academic Board and Planning and Budget Committee of Governing Council (2015-2016)
  • Special Projects Officer for Registrar of Faculty of Arts and Science (2015-2016) 
Further Education

  • Allard School of Law at University of British Columbia, JD Candidate, 2019
“Take the opportunity to engage with the university community. Put yourself out there, and you’ll be surprised at the number of opportunities that can come your way. Don’t be afraid to ask for guidance and mentorship. The staff, faculty, and student mentors at the university all want you to succeed.”

 

John Debono Portrait

John Debono

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Graduation YearHBA 2014
Inside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Further Education

Career Accomplishments

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

 

Sukhmanpreet Dhindsa

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2014 Innis College
Inside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Further Education

Career Accomplishments

In the Media

“Pursue what you love, whether that is extra-curricular activities or classes. Do not let yourself or anyone else pressure you to do things you are not genuinely excited about. Also, do not seek any acknowledgement from others for your successes; you only need your own validation..”

Myra Fahim

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Graduation Year

  • HBSc 2009 Innis College
Inside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Further Education

Career Accomplishments

In the Media

“Relax…it will all turn out just fine!”

Aishwarya Sahai

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Graduation Year

  • HBA 2015 Innis
Inside the Classroom

Outside the Classroom

Career Accomplishments

In the Media

“Surround yourself with people who are knowledgeable in the field and always share your successes with others.”