It is an exciting time when you are looking for a university program. Happiness, anticipation, butterflies in the stomach…and maybe even uncertainty are some of the feelings that come to mind. However you may feel, know that this will be a life-changing experience: You will grow and develop as a student. So, when it comes…
The global pandemic has brought mental health and resilience to the forefront of many people’s lives, and this is especially true for international students today. I came to Toronto as an international student a decade ago, and even without a global pandemic I found it difficult to make friends, navigate the city, and overcome my…
This time of year can be a stressful time for many students. So it’s even more important to take care of your mental health. If you are a current student with us, we’ve created a Mental Health Kit to get you started with some resources on campus. Please note that this is just a brief…
As we get closer to the end of the semester, students tend to be under a lot of stress at the University of Toronto. For this reason, we talked to Stephen Oliver, our Program Advisor for some insight about this time of year as well as for some tips to succeed. We also took the…
The University of Toronto has some well known ghosts around campus. Take our trivia quiz below to test your knowledge, just in time for Halloween season! Once you’re ready, click on the button to reveal the answer. Happy Halloween! Question 1 The story of University College’s Reznikoff ghost starts with an altercation between Ivan Reznikoff…
Today, it is with mixed feelings that we part ways with Fei. Bringing in his extensive experience in the international education sector, Fei joined our team in a challenging time back in September 2020 as a Recruitment & Administrative Coordinator. As our only team member based in China, Fei has made a big impact in the short amount of time he has…
Meet the Student Leader Team for this summer! Student Leaders are undergraduate and graduate U of T students who each have their own unique experiences and approach to their studies at the university. If you’re an Online Learning student with us this summer, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with these Student Leaders and ask…
My Experience as an International Student at the University of Toronto In the summer of 2017, I participated in the Green Path program in University of Toronto Scarborough, an English training program for the second language speaker of English. At first, I felt nervous because I just transitioned from high school to University, and therefore…
Course: Global Citizenship Challenge Group: Spring 2021 Project Name: Independent Water Seller Team Members: Lucy, Harry, Lance The students in this group took an in-depth approach to learning about the Independent Water Sellers in Abuja and their use of water sachets, as well as the environmental impact this has on the local community. By proposing…
Course: Global Citizenship Challenge Group: Spring 2021 Project Name: World Bank’s Support in Abuja’s Water Problem Team Members: Kathy H, Kathy X, Jeaton, Meiko The students in this group addressed water insecurity in Abuja using an economic approach and a focus on how the World Bank could play a role in supporting the allocation of…
Course: Global Citizenship Challenge Group: Spring 2021 Project Name: Sustainable Water Access in Abuja Team Members: Patrick, Vicky, Chris The students in this group explored the causes and effects of water insecurity in Abuja and its community from the lens of an international charity focused on building sustainable water systems. The group looked at three…
Course: Global Citizenship Challenge Group: Spring 2021 Project Name: Local Water Sellers Team Members: Connie, Judy, Ketter The students in this group explored the causes and effects of water insecurity in Abuja and its community, and looked at ways independent and local water seller can help support accessibility to clean water. This infographic summarizes their solutions and…
Today, it is with mixed feelings we part ways with one of our team members. Dmitry will be leaving the International Programs team to pursue other ventures. We’d like to take this time to wish Dmitry good luck and reflect on the impact he has had on our programs and our team. “I have known…
5 Ways Learning Online might just be better An IFP Perspective Whether your courses blend online and in-person content or whether they are 100% online, you may feel that it’s just never as good as in a face-to-face classroom. You might think that it’s more difficult or even boring. Don’t subscribe to that thinking! Consider…
Course: Perspectives on Global Health Group: Winter 2021 Project Name: Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Team Members: Carina, anonymous student, anonymous student, anonymous student This group explored two major issues currently prevalent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – food insecurity and malnutrition. In researching dietary habits, as…
Course: Perspectives on Global Health Group: Winter 2021 Project Name: Alleviating Anxiety and Depression in Teens Team Members: Linda, Amy, Jason, Time, Iris The students in this group explored the importance of mental health resources and the negative impacts of low awareness around mental health, with a focus on teens in China. By stressing the importance…
Course: Perspectives on Global Health Group: Winter 2021 Project Name: Children in Malawi Suffering Malnutrition Team Members: Steven, Ciel, Elaine, James, Wenli The students in this group focused on the impact of malnutrition on children in Malawi. After conducting research into the economical, industrial, financial, and geographical factors, the group proposed a series of both…
Course: Perspectives on Global Health Group: Winter 2021 Project Name: Refugees in Turkey Team Members: Selina, Joanna, Kelly The students in this group tackled the barriers facing the refugee population in Turkey, whether it’s poor sanitation, lack of access to healthcare, lack of access to education or poor overall living conditions. They explored the ongoing…
Happy International Women’s Day! As a global day of recognition and celebration of all women’s achievements, we’d like to acknowledge all the amazing women in our community and the positive impact and contribution they bring to the university and beyond. We’d also like to take this opportunity to highlight one of our outstanding female staff leaders, and the…
Reading Week is coming up and what better time is there for sharing book recommendations? So we’ve asked our staff to share some of their all time favourite books to share! Have any you like to share? or have a favourite book in common with one of staff? Share with us on Instagram by tagging…
IFP’s Dr. Alexandra Guerson is the 2020-2021 recipient of the June Larkin Award The International Programs team would like to congratulate Dr. Alexandra Guerson on receiving the 2020-21 June Larkin Award for Pedagogical Development! Dr. Guerson is receiving the award for her proposed project “Creating a Community of Care in an Online Course,” where she…
Moving Forward This week, one of our long standing colleagues will be leaving our team onto an exciting new opportunity. Tim Clarke has been with the International Programs team for 16 years. He first started as a Summer Camp Counsellor back in 2005 when there was only the Youth International English Program. He later joined…
This holiday season will definitely be different this year, so we thought we’d reach out to members of our team to see how they normally celebrate this season but also how they will be changing their traditions for this year. Let us know how you celebrate by sharing with us on Instagram at @ifp_life or…
As we start to wind down for the winter break, we thought we’d give you some activity ideas for the break in a Bingo format! We’ve also included some examples below for each activity to get your started. How to play: Download the image on the right. Whenever you do the activities of one…
1 | Set Up your Workspace (Away from your bed) Staying productive in an online class starts with your workspace! Be honest – are you working on your sofa or bed? That might not be the best place for making sure that you can stay awake and focus while you listen to a lecture or…
Meet the 2020 IFP Committee Meet the IFP Committee! They will be hard at work creating awesome events for all IFP students throughout the year. Get to know them a little better below and if you have any ideas or suggestions for fun events, please let them know! Nora IFP Representative, New College Student Council…
We may not be on campus, but you can still connect with the UofT community virtually! These opportunities are available to enhance your experience throughout the program and beyond. Take a few minutes to learn about them! Career Learning Network (CLNx) The CLNx is a lot more than job postings. On this website you can…
If you are interested in applying as an international student to an Ontario university, but you aren’t quite sure how to get started, here’s how! All applications to universities in Ontario begin in the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), and as an international applicant you will have two options to choose from – Undergrad (105),…
We may not be on campus, but our Student Services team is still here and as active as ever! Our amazing community of staff and instructors are excellent resources for academic and co-curricular support. Working together, they can provide guidance, refer you to helpful campus resources, and recommend social events and activities to enhance your…
The International Programs community is full of vibrant students, staff and instructors. But there is one group of individuals who don’t get the spotlight they deserve. This week’s post is about our unsung heroes. Meet them below! Matilda Alias(es): Baby Bird; Tilda-Bear Human: Kendra What is your favourite thing to do at home? Play…
