Darren Abramson

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 1998 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Bioethics, Department of Philosophy
Outside the Classroom	President, Innis College Residence Student’s Association Intramural hockey, Innis College Recipient, Cressy Award, 1998
Further Education	PhD (All but dissertation) in Computer Science, University of Waterloo PhD in Philosophy, Logic and Cognitive Science, Indiana University Bloomington, 2006 MSc in Computer Science, Indiana University Bloomington, 2002
Career Accomplishments	Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University—academic career has been at the intersection of computer science and philosophy Worked at a tech startup during sabbatical leave in 2012
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile Twitter Darren Abramson’s Blog

“I would tell myself that it’s OK not to have everything figured out, and that study/research skills, personal development, and cultivation of hard work and curiosity are all more important than the details of my program and course choices. Also, I would have told my younger self that success at any endeavour is just the tip of a large iceberg, the remainder of which almost no one will ever see.“

Michael Lebenbaum

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBSc 2010 New College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Toxicology
Alongside the Classroom	Professional Experience Year (PEY) Internship as a clinical pharmacology intern in the medical information department of Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Volunteered for Street Help helping with their harm reduction efforts as part of a drugs and society course at U of T Worked in laboratories during the summer
Outside the Classroom	Involved with the Pharmacology and Toxicology Students’ Association Relay for Life, U of T Canadian Cancer Society (North York)
Further Education	PhD in Health Services Research (emphasis in Health Economics), University of Toronto, expected 2020 Master of Science (MSc) in Epidemiology, University of Western Ontario, 2013
Career Accomplishments	Worked as an epidemiologist conducting obesity and diabetes research at Public Health Ontario and mental health services research at ICES
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Canadian Centre for Health Economics profile
New College Impact	Participation in a First-Year Learning Community (FLC), frosh week most years, New Links mentorship program, and other events helped me with making friends on a large campus and made my U of T experience much more enjoyable.

“Take courses in other disciplines and explore other interests.“

Samii Folliott

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2015 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Cinema Studies
Outside the Classroom	Participant, Co-Ed Intramural Volleyball (4 years) Captain, Girls’ Intramural Volleyball (3 years) Athletics Director, Innis College Student Society (2 years) Captain, Innis College Orientation (2 years) Student Representative, Innis College Council (2 years) Graduation Representative, Innis College Student Society Leader, Innis College Orientation
Career Description	Production coordinator and producer at a production house/agency (preparation, completion and wrap out of client projects) Worked freelance in the TV production field upon graduation
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“There is no problem without a solution!”

Kristine Sarah Medrero

Facet	Description
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!”

Sydney Lang

Facet	Description
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.”

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.“

Aaron Raths

Facet	Description
Graduation Year	HBA 2006 Woodsworth College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: International Relations Specialist: Peace and Conflict Minor: History
Outside the Classroom	Woodsworth College Students Association Woodsworth College Council G7 Research Group Model UN Society
Further Education	Osgoode Hall Law School, JD, 2009
Career Accomplishments	6 years in legal practice as a civil litigator Policy analyst in the education sector Investigator with the Office of the Independent Police Review Director Senior policy advisor with a central ministry at Queen’s Park

“- widen your social circle; meet more people
– stay more disciplined (less cramming and last-minute writing)
– worry less, particularly about course selection; enjoy the experience
– take every opportunity to have meaningful engagements with faculty“

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

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