May 18, 2016 | Students
21 More Things Every U of T Student Should Do Before They Graduate
Go sledding at UTSC, perform in the UC follies, paint the UTSU dome and much more!
By Scott Anderson
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There’s so much to see and do at U of T. How many of these did you squeeze into your time here? (Thanks to all the U of T alumni and others who supplied suggestions for this list!)
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1. Eat a veggie dog from Nasir’s hotdog stand at UTSC. (Drake does!) Nasir’s weekly riddles are awesome.
2. Pursue an original research opportunity. There are so many people studying amazing things at U of T.
Photo: Hart House
3. Bebop down to the Rex Hotel on a Monday evening and listen to the talented student musicians play all kinds of jazz.
4. Take a “walk with your prof” on a guided tour of the U of T Mississauga campus. You might spot a deer. You might also get to know a prof.
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5. Visit the Career Centre. A few minutes with the counsellors and alumni reps could get your post-convocation life off to a flying start.
6. Attend a Dinner with 12 Strangers organized by the alumni office. You never know who you will meet!
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7. Stop by the UTSC Farmer’s Market and fill up on the delicious fresh produce, bread, cheese and baked goods. Mmmm, baked goods.
Photo: Liam Sharp
8. Thank the professors who have inspired you. A good mentor is rare, and inspiration is at least as valuable as knowledge.
9. Listen to a carillon concert in Hart House Circle. U of T is the only university that has one! Try to pick out the deep gong of the largest bell, which weighs four tons.
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10. Swim in the Hart House pool. With the skylights and arches, it almost feels as if you’re swimming outside … in Rome.
11. Write an article for one of the university’s many newspapers. Try to start a campus debate on a subject that’s important to you.
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12. Borrow a UTSC cafeteria tray and use it to sled down the hill outside of the atrium.
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13. Perform in the UC Follies – or one of the many other college and faculty variety shows. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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14. Grab lunch at a campus, a college or a faculty different from your own. Make friends with students you’ve never met before.
15. Search for the elusive secret tunnel that runs beneath the U of T Mississauga campus. No hints!
16. Find the Junior Common Room in University College and become addicted to Diabolos’ Coffee Bar. It has the best couches for sleeping!
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17. See a play at Hart House. It doesn’t have to be Jerry Springer: The Opera. In any season, there’s something for every taste.
18. Paint the UTSU dome.
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19. If possible, go on an international exchange. Many grads say it’s a highlight of their academic career.
Photo: Daniel Ehrenworth
20. Befriend at least one professor. You may be surprised at how generous and funny they can be outside of the lecture hall!
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21. Study in every U of T library at least once. There are 44 of them, and many are stunning!