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Switched programs from: Life Sciences |
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“Study hard. Don’t get distracted or passive, take hold of what you have in the moment and do the best you can. You are paving groundwork for your future once you do that “
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Switched programs from: Architectural Studies |
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“Try and explore whatever you find interesting and don’t forget about the Credit/No Credit.
You can take world-class lectures on virtually any subjects you like without hurting your grades!”
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Switched programs from: Commerce, Chemical Physics, Religion, Political Science |
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“It’s true that as a young undergraduate student, there’s ample room for experimentation. However, it’s more advisable to experiment purposefully. You could think that if I’m proficient in mathematics, then I could spend a summer doing research, and if academia doesn’t suit me, perhaps I could combine the math skill with a few courses in computer science to be a specialist in artificial intelligence (deep learning). Do you see how the experimentation is based on an assessment of your strength, and arranged with a fail-safe plan? I haven’t had much planning until I started working, but I know had I planned properly, I could have gone further in my career. Planning and experimenting are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are complementary to each other.”
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Switched programs from: Anthropology (Paradigms & Archetypes), Sociology |
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“Build thing(s) you care about, do things even if you can’t do them on your own, learn to work with others. take the courses that you’re most afraid of, do the homework, ask for help when you need it. Go to office hours and talk to your professors about things that you care about. Learn from people who you respect.”
Student Government
Course & Program Unions
Student Publications
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Switched programs from: History |
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“Go on an international experience, you will learn so much about yourself and the world and there is no better time in your life to do it!”
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Switched programs from: Computer Science |
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Switched programs from: Cinema Studies |
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“Looking back at my Innis College experience I would advise students to get involved as much as possible. Getting involved in clubs and associates such as athletics, frosh week, or the ICSS, provides ample opportunities to make good connections while fully engaging in all that U of T and Innis has to offer.”
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“Get involved! Whether it be in ICSS politics or attending Innis/U of T-wide social events it is a great way to socialize, make life long friends and maintain a healthy work-life balance.”
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Switched programs from: Minor, East Asian Studies |
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” Sometimes your interests unfold over years – don’t expect to have it all figured out at the end of your undergraduate degree … but at the same time keep being introspective and open-minded about the future…”
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“Focus on choosing courses of genuine interest and maintaining a high GPA as a result of choosing those courses of interest, not just because they are requirements of your program. If you are taking courses that you dislike because they are program requirements, then you are probably in the wrong program. It’s never too late to switch.
Also, pay attention to your interests outside of the classroom, and what drives you and gives you energy on a daily basis. These are your strengths and is the type of work that you should gravitate towards. Just because you are in life sciences does NOT mean you need to go to medical school!
Towards the end of my undergraduate degree, I ruled out ever doing a Masters degree because I was so sick of school! In retrospect, I would tell myself not to rule anything out for the future. I’m glad I didn’t jump in immediately into a Masters degree after either of my Bachelor degrees, because my multiple years of work in education really helped me see that I enjoyed teaching Special Education – and this is the specialization in Educational Psychology research that I sought out when I started my Master degree at Western (one year full time, then 2.5 years part-time research thesis). The Master degree has helped me obtained the Curriculum Leadership position, in teaching setting that I currently work in and love. Bottom line: would have NEVER considered a MA in Ed. Psych/ Special Education in 2005 when I graduated from my HBSc! Sometimes your interests unfold over years – don’t expect to have it all figured out at the end of your undergraduate degree … but at the same time keep being introspective and open-minded about the future.”
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International Experience
Athletics
Leadership Development
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“Get involved with new things that excite you! Don’t feel stuck in one area (in academics or extra-curriculars). U of T is a great place to try new things, meet new people, and grow. While it’s great to do well academically, getting A’s isn’t the sole importance of going to University.”