I honestly don’t mind getting both, I was kinda thinking of doing that. I was just wondering everyone’s thoughts. I think having two back to back classes would call for a backpack to fit for stuff and be easier to carry bc the weight, but if I was just heading somewhere study or only needed my MacBook, a tote would be better.

I also live in a small town and I don’t really know how high mugging rates are in Toronto 😂

It was at the CampusOne vehicle delivery area right next to the entrance, two men in a Ford Escape honked and yelled at me to get my attention. They were wearing work uniforms/overalls and actually looked like legit installers. They were gonna install some stuff at exam centre allegedly. At first they were telling me how they had a leftover projector they wanted to get rid of. They were saying it was worth around $15,000 and wanted me to help them sell it so we could split the profit, because otherwise their boss would sell it and keep the money. They also claimed they had another projector that and student offered a 8000 CAD deposit last time and they all made a lot of money.

Don’t bash me for this but I was initially intrigued, they weren’t asking for a deposit so I was genuinely curious. They showed me the warranty and paperwork, as well as the projector itself, that they unboxed saying it’s brand new and that they were willing to plug it in etc. But when they started to ask for a collateral and started pushing very hard, giving me pressure and even when I said there was no way to verify this, they wanted to show me how much it’s worth I said that I understand that but still, and one of the dudes got irritated and told me that I was making excuses. Regardless I said I couldn’t help and left. I checked on Reddit, and on [r/Markham](r/Markham) there seemed to be a similar thing that happened with the same name “boss home theater”and they were from Newmarket apparently. Just wanted to give a heads up in case anyone encounters this or something similar. Also feel free to discuss if anyone had an experience like this, whether with the same group or not.

Hey everyone! Im an incoming graduate student who applied for a bunch of TA positions for the upcoming semester. My program is unfortunately unfunded but I thought as a masters student I would hopefully get more TA hours, and I even mentioned in my application about how many hours I would like. While I wasn't expecting the exact amount I requested, I got way less hours than expected. I only got 62 hours, and only got an offer for the Fall semester, not even for the Winter. While I do get a research stipend, I was really relying on my TA hours to help with living costs, and now I'm worried that I won't get anything during the emergency round either. Anyone have any advice? Do you think if I beg my admin they'll give me more hours lol 💀

Hi I’m an incoming first year student and I’ve heard that studying in uni should be different than how you study in high school.

How did you, if you took any of these courses, study? And from which study methods did you see the best outcomes?

I am aiming for a high GPA so I need to work on my study methods over the summer.

Thank you!

I asked my department for a substitution or equivalency for one course in lieu for a required course for my program under compassionate grounds (complicated situation) and i wanted to graduate this Fall. They said they never do a waiver--but they didn't address the substitution request. If i take the case to the dean's office (i know i can't directly email the dean), would they consider my case and potentially provide any solution? Can i email someone? should i go in person to speak to someone? i also tried a petition with the registrar and it was just cancelled cuz its "non-petitionable" this was a long process and i contacted the ombusperson office as well but they told me to wait till my petition gets answered and for when the department gets back to me (the department just got back to me today). this process of figuring this out has taken all summer so i am panicking right now as its urgent :( no might mean no from my department, but again im concerned my specific request was not considered. and if they meant no to the substitution anyway, it honestly feels a bit unfair and super procedural. i'm not sure if anything can happen even if the ombudsperson may turn out to agree that its not fair

any advice is really appreciated. this is high-stakes because I already have post-grad offers which i will lose if i am unable to graduate this Fall

quick question

I submitted my photo with the Tcard and tbh, I am not the biggest fan of it.

I was wondering if the photo will only be used for the card or if it will be blared everywhere I go? Like for example, when I scan for the library, will that photo show up in a screen?

I know this is so nitpicky but please entertain my anxiety 😢😢

i have to take hmb265 in the fall sem since the bio260 waitlist is longer than the actual class size and i’ve heard horror stories about hmb265😪😪 is there anything that i can do during the summer to prepare for the course??

I just got accepted yesterday afternoon to utm, but OUAC is not updating my acceptance yet so I can't accept my offer right now. it looks like all the year 1 has already made timetables, but in my situation its just gonna be 2-3 days from now on that I will be able to make my own. is it going to be really bad and that I can't enroll to any of my required courses or wanted courses?

I already have it set up online and I’m planning on going to Toronto in the summer before school starts. Can I go during anytime the office is open to pick it up? Do I have to let them know in advance? I’ve heard it takes a long time during move in to pick it up bc there’s so many people there. Thanks!

I'm a junior and I spent part of the summer building a small web app after watching myself and half my friends endlessly tweak the same resume for internship apps. What I learned digging into it is that most companies run applications through screening software first (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever). It looks for overlaps between your wording and the posting's wording, so if you did the work of a product analyst but wrote "analyzed reports" while the posting says "data-driven decision making", the match can just not happen. You won't catch it yourself because you know the context behind every bullet, so nothing looks missing to you.

The site compares your resume against a specific posting and shows where the wording doesn't line up: resume.zoevera.com

First thing I did was run my own resume through it and it did not go well. Bullets I was proud of matched almost nothing in the postings I'd been applying to. If you're looking, run yours against a couple of real job postings before you send anything. Worst case it just confirms your resume was fine.

Hi all! I’m a new grad student at UofT entering an MSc Physiology program. I was hoping to maybe connect with some classmates on here as well as ask some previous or current students how the lifestyle is. I was hoping to maybe tutor, get involved in intramurals, or have some time to myself other than weekends but just wanted to see what the realistic experience is like. Thanks!!!

3 classes are online. My full-time work is hybrid, so I don't go in office much. First year student after being out of school for a long time, did academic bridging program ended up with an A so I feel good. Just want to make sure I am not setting myself up for failure. I am also a mom so I made sure most of my classes finish by 3. With the exception of the online courses and one course.

I’m a 26 man doing undergrad, wondering if anyone is looking for a roommate. My budget is 900-1000 and I have found a place I wanna live in, it’s small but good enough for two people. If you’re interested please dm me!!

I am planning to take BCH340 but another course I have runs in the same time? are the lectures skippable or recorded (other than test times of course)?

Hey guys,

I just finished my course selection, and it looks like these are the classes I might take. There were some electives that would have been my first choice, but unfortunately, they were full. I am considering joining a waitlist, but it might not be worth it.

I'll appreciate any advice on study techniques for the classes I'm taking, experiences you've had with the classes I'm taking and any other vital information to get a GPA between 3.8-3.9.

Thanks!

Hello all. I was wondering if it were possible for someone enrolled in the life sciences program to become a biomedical engineer, and if so, what courses would need to be taken.

Ngl dreading group projects. How do they look like, are they formed randomly, can you choose your groupmates? Out of my courses which of them will I see myself doing a group project (ENG100, LIN101, POL114, PSY201, PSY100, EDS100, ISP100, PSY202, SOC100H). Thanks for your help!

There’s a course I want to take in fall that’s all full, it’s a lot less ideal to take it in winter but there’s space in winter. I kind of like the security of being enrolled in the winter term while there’s still space but I haven’t fully given up trying to get it in fall which is why I’m asking if it’s one or the other

also… how cooked is being 60th on like a 200 person waitlist for a first year math course

Hi everyone,

I’m a young professional starting a new job in downtown Toronto soon, and I’m looking for one or two responsible U of T students arriving for Fall 2026 who would be interested in renting a place together.

I’m hoping we can search for a suitable two- or three-bedroom condo together on Realtor.ca or Condos.ca, rather than joining an existing random roommate arrangement. If you already have a place and are looking for a roommate, feel free to message me as well.

I’m clean, quiet, respectful, and easy to live with. I’m looking for roommates who are similarly clean, responsible, and considerate. Ideally, we would find somewhere with a convenient commute to both U of T and downtown.

Feel free to message me with a little information about yourself, your budget, preferred move-in date, and the areas you’re considering.

I am currently taking ENG100 while doing PSL301 and working in a lab full time. I realized that I am perhaps spreading myself too thin, and I didn't do so good on the first English assignment because I just didn't have the time. I am down 6% overall so my max possible grade is now a 94%. My next English assignment (worth 30%) is coming up next week but I feel like it will be a repeat of my current situation where I won't have enough time to do well. Just for context, I am a lifesci student and I am just taking eng100 for breadth (which I absolutely loathe). Should I just tank the financial loss of $600 and drop the course to preserve my GPA, or should I tough it out?

I got into university college and selected Whitney hall single room as my top choice (then single room from the other two before going to double) and I have heard mixed answers if the dorm has a mini fridge.

Does it? How big is it? Can I bring my own? Do I have to get rid of the one provided if I do bring my own?

Also, do I have to bring my own curtains?

How is the view from Whitney hall outside?

These seem like dumb questions but I genuinely cannot get an answer online

I asked a prof for a reference letter now I have another request but I have an option to ask another person that I haven’t asked before, would it be weird to ask the same prof?

Has anyone tried applying for disability verification or request review: adjust living allowing past the deadline?

I applied for 2026-2027 adjust living allowance was denied. Only to realized that it would have been a better if applied for 2025-2026. I got serious injury in my arm in May 1st although I was able till get Surgery for quick recovery, I still am unable to work for the whole summer. This option should have come to my mind quicker.

Is still worth calling my financial aid office? about this?

its been less than 24 hours for me so I shouldn't be stressed but im js curious about everyone else's experience on this

Eng 100 for the fall, too. Waitlisted for Mon, Wed, Fri (1pm - 2pm)