Logan Blair

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2019 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Major: Forest Conservation Science Switched programs from: Physiology, Immunology
Alongside the Classroom	ENV395: Summer Abroad course in Ecuador
Outside the Classroom	Copy Editor, The Howl Magazine Research & Events Assistant, Woodsworth College (work-study) Residence Front Desk Porter, Woodsworth College Residence Operations Assistant, Woodsworth College Student Advisor, Next Generation Student Information Services Member, Student Affairs Committee, Woodsworth College Treasurer, Foresters’ Club
Career Accomplishments	Project Advisor, Housing Services, University of Toronto Reception Desk Assistant, University of Toronto
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Get involved outside the classroom earlier. Focus on what study skills suit you best, which frees up time for clubs, work, or research opportunities.”

Maxim Trokhimtchouk

Facet	Description
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

Rachel Murray

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 1999 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Ethics, Society and Law Minor: Philosophy Minor: Psychoanalytic Thought
Alongside the Classroom	Work-study program conducting research on Women’s Studies and the Internet
Outside the Classroom	Arts editor, The Innis Herald
Further Education	MFA in Transdisciplinary Design, Parsons School of Design, 2017
Career Accomplishments	Senior User Experience Designer, ThoughtWorks Senior User Experience Designer, PwC User Experience Designer, Rachel M. Murray Design
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Personal website

“Build up your network and take advantage of cheaper rates for everything.”

Qi Chen

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2012 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Visual Studies Minor: Book and Media Studies Minor: Writing and Rhetoric
Alongside the Classroom	Exchange to Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. The exchange was cut short by the March 2011 Earthquake
Outside the Classroom	Woodsworth Student Athletics Association Hart House Music Committee Japan-Canada Student Association Work-Study job at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
Further Education	Masters of Science (Journalism), Columbia University in the City of New York, 2013
Career Accomplishments	Business reporter for an investment newswire Purchasing agent for a tour company

“Study at the libraries more and engage with the professors.”

Aadil Nathani

Facet	Description
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.“

Alyssa James

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2011 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Psychology Major: Equity Studies
Alongside the Classroom	Summer abroad in France Multiple research assistant positions (2007-2011)
Outside the Classroom	Varsity Wrestling and Rugby Associate VP Equity of UTSU Multiple leadership positions on Woodsworth College Students’ Association Intramural softball and volleyball Contributor to Woodsworth student magazine (The Howl) Woodsworth Frosh Leader
Further Education	PhD, Social Anthropology, Columbia University, 2024 (expected) MA, Social Anthropology, York University, 2017
Career Accomplishments	English Teaching Assistant in Martinique from 2011-2013. Moved to London, UK in 2013 and worked as a content writer for clients such as Jamie’s Italian, Legoland, House of Fraser, Barbour, momondo, and Aon Private Clients. In 2014, began freelance writing full-time. Travel writing and reporting has been published in the Globe and Mail, The Local, MSN, Bustle, Porthole Cruise Magazine, International Living Magazine, and more.
In the Media	Personal website Columbia University Graduate Fellows profile

“Do what excites you, not what you think you’re supposed to do. When you follow your passion you’ll always end up exactly where you’re supposed to be when you’re meant to be there – even if the journey doesn’t look the way you think it should.“

Chen Zhou

Facet	Description
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

Annette Latoszewska

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Biochemistry Major: Physiology Minor: German Studies
Outside the Classroom	University of Toronto Jiu Jitsu Club Peer Mentorship Program MoveU Blogger Campus Tour Guide Woodsworth College E-Mentorship Program Woodsworth College Mentorship Program Polish Students’ Association
Further Education	JD, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, expected 2020

Jim Shedden

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 1986 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Philosophy Specialist: Political Science Minor: Cinema Studies Switched programs from: Specialist, Cinema Studies
Outside the Classroom	Editor, The Innis Herald Innis College Council Innis College Student Society Part-time jobs for the Harold Innis Foundation, Innis College, Victoria College, etc. Ran the Innis Film Society Secretary, SAC (overall student society for U of T at the time) Writer and layout, The Varsity Writer, SCAT! (Innis College publication)
Further Education	M.A., Political Science, University of Toronto, 1990. Specialized in Political Theory.
Career Accomplishments	Coordinator, International Experimental Film Congress (1988/89) Film progammer/film curator, Art Gallery of Ontario, plus performing arts programmer and many other roles, 1989-1998. Vice-President/Senior Creative Producer, Bruce Mau Design, 1998-2000 (ran the studio, developed business, produced the big “investment” projects for the studio, was managing editor of our own publications). Curator and Publisher, Art Gallery of Ontario (2010-present): produce all exhibition catalogues, artists’ books, collection books. Curate film and visual culture-related exhibitions including Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters; Outsiders: American Film and Photography, 1950s-1980s; working on new exhibition centred around home movies.
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter IMDb Personal website Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre profile Q&A: AGO curator Jim Shedden on Guillermo del Toro’s literary side, Quill & Quire

“I’m really glad I studied Hegel, Rousseau, Dostoevsky, Shakespeare, Camus, Marx, et al. However, I’m equally glad that I’ve done all the extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, and self-initiated projects that I have. I started making fanzines when I was 14, and I’m still in publishing today. I got very involved in my own film and music projects back in high school as well and they have led me to where I am today. Do the best you can on your course work, but keep in mind that for most of us life outside the classrooms is just as important .“

Nick Shah

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2001 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Biochemistry Minor :Mathematics
Outside the Classroom	Innis Residence staff Intramural rugby Charity work Hypothesis journal
Further Education	PhD, Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, 2008
Career Accomplishments	Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University: molecular neuroscience Scientist, Flexus Biosciences: working to discover new cancer therapies Scientist & Team Lead, FLX Bio: working to discover and develop new cancer therapies Senior Scientist, DiCE Molecules: working to leverage novel technology to discover new therapies

“Enjoy being a student and living in Toronto. It’s a fantastic city and school and since I’ve moved away I miss it a lot. Don’t be afraid to try courses that aren’t on your critical path to a major, you’ll meet great people and learn something about a new topic or about yourself. Have fun, and try not to stress yourself out!“

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