With the overwhelming specter of midterms approaching, frosh who are feeling lost in the hurricane of first year feelings can rest easy, kick back, and read on to hear from The Strand’s seasoned editorial board offering tips on how to tackle life at UofT.
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Find a person who can be your mentor in undergrad, whether it is a teacher, older sibling, TA… they will become an invaluable asset!
Remember to smoke 9 meters (or more) away from any res building, unless you want to write a heartfelt apology!
– Clarrie Feinstein, Arts & Culture Editor
I know you want to get involved in everything but narrow it down to three major things to focus on so you don’t get overwhelmed.
– Genevieve Wakutz, Photography Editor
If you really like a prof or TA, go to their office hours even if you don’t have any questions and straight up befriend them by talking about their subject! Having faculty friends will help you lots throughout your undergrad.
– Olivia Dziwak, Opinions Editor
Don’t be afraid to major in a subject that you are actually interested in during your down time. Being passionate about your program will mean that you are likely to be compelled to explore more in that field than just study.
Your college may not be as diverse or inclusive as the majority of students, and allies, claim and think of it to be. Please know that you deserve so much better, and that your voice matters, and if you want to speak out, definitely do. As well, if you feel like you need to branch out, there are a lot of places on campus outside of your college that are established on creating a space for marginalized students.
– Amanda Ghazale Aziz, Staff Writer
Only reading the last paragraph works.
Don’t be the guy who starts your comment with “I didn’t do the reading but….” You don’t need to do them, but don’t be that guy.
If you talk the most in tutorial even if you didn’t read a single page of any of the readings ever, you will get a good mark. Always.
Break the antisocial UofT classmate model and actually talk to people in your class if you see them elsewhere. Most ppl will become your pal and if they’re rude about it you have someone to make fun of.
– Holly McKenzie-Sutter, Editor-in-Chief
Bring several backup pens to all your exams. The look the invigilators give you when you have to ask them for one is truly terrifying.
Rhianna Jackson-Kelso, Editor-in-Chief
Absolutely do not torrent anything whether it’s on wifi or over Ethernet. They will know. They know everything.
Don’t smoke outside the Strand office on that plaza because you’ll get an email about it.
– Anthony Burton, Editor-in-Chief
