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…
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…
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…