Comments on: Six Things I Wish I Knew During My Six Years at U of T http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/ A blog about University of Toronto events, news, university groups, clubs, campus life, and toronto student life: written by U of T students. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:49:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: kelly http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-170274 kelly Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:03:36 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-170274 really good really good

]]> By: Natalia http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-165388 Natalia Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:06:31 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-165388 Totally agree, JP! Congrats on the completion of that Masters degree! That improv class from Second City sounds cool --- gives me an idea! =) Any luck finding a new home or cool roomates, JP? Totally agree, JP! Congrats on the completion of that Masters degree!

That improv class from Second City sounds cool — gives me an idea! =)

Any luck finding a new home or cool roomates, JP?

]]> By: Sam http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-161376 Sam Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:45:47 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-161376 This was a great post. It contained stuff I can definately relate to as a first year... I hope I can go through with those 6 things in 2nd year! This was a great post. It contained stuff I can definately relate to as a first year… I hope I can go through with those 6 things in 2nd year!

]]> By: Ruichen http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-161094 Ruichen Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:00:39 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-161094 A most excellent set commandments! #5 is somewhat difficult. It's understandably important to "get to know" your professors but that's a bit tough to do when all your courses are being taught by either part-time lecturers, TAs (not just for Tutorials), and MA/Ph.D candidates. It might just be a Commerce (or my course selection) issue. Last year I had a the dubious privilege of being taught Commercial Law by a newly graduated law student who just started in a firm. Help? Any ideas? A most excellent set commandments!

#5 is somewhat difficult. It’s understandably important to “get to know” your professors but that’s a bit tough to do when all your courses are being taught by either part-time lecturers, TAs (not just for Tutorials), and MA/Ph.D candidates. It might just be a Commerce (or my course selection) issue. Last year I had a the dubious privilege of being taught Commercial Law by a newly graduated law student who just started in a firm. Help? Any ideas?

]]> By: FW http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-160728 FW Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:52:09 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-160728 A great post.... I was wondering if you could write about some tips to getting good marks. I've discovered that every year you learn new tricks (eg. looking over previous exams or going to every class) can assist - and I wish I knew in first year that I do now. I'm trying to get into law school, and this upcoming year is crucial for me - any tips in your wisdom of 6 years at U of T that you could share in regards to smart tips to increase your marks? A great post….

I was wondering if you could write about some tips to getting good marks. I’ve discovered that every year you learn new tricks (eg. looking over previous exams or going to every class) can assist – and I wish I knew in first year that I do now. I’m trying to get into law school, and this upcoming year is crucial for me – any tips in your wisdom of 6 years at U of T that you could share in regards to smart tips to increase your marks?

]]> By: CS http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-157755 CS Fri, 15 May 2009 21:52:34 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-157755 Inspirational! When an individual usually studies at UofT they hope to learn as much as they can. Moreover, a lot of these individuals miss the point of learning as they spend endless hours at the library. This article has made me rethink next year, thanks JP. Inspirational! When an individual usually studies at UofT they hope to learn as much as they can. Moreover, a lot of these individuals miss the point of learning as they spend endless hours at the library. This article has made me rethink next year, thanks JP.

]]> By: winna http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-143722 winna Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:17:09 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-143722 Thanks, this article is very motivating. I hope I can begin to have a more positive outlook on university life! Thanks, this article is very motivating. I hope I can begin to have a more positive outlook on university life!

]]> By: JP http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-133096 JP Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:39:07 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-133096 Sure. I'd have to say starting blogUT was probably the biggest learning experience. It's a real test: managing priorities, motivating people, communicating a vision, publicising etc. etc. Aside from that, I was part of Leaders of Tomorrow Graduate group, a leadership development organization within Engineering. I learned a lot there. I had always brushed leadership off as some sort of buzz word "skill" before. But it really is a skill that people need to learn and develop. I also attended any events at U of T that interested me... from music, to theatre, to talks or seminars. Outside of U of T, I took a improvisational comedy class at Second City. That was a lot of fun, in addition to a great learning experience. Learned about how to be in the moment, be in a scene, create a story. Oh, I also took Japanese lessons outside of school. That was just for personal interest. So, I agree, having fun and being active is actually a lot of work. This is what I've done. You can try asking other people and see if they have some additional suggestions. Sure.

I’d have to say starting blogUT was probably the biggest learning experience. It’s a real test: managing priorities, motivating people, communicating a vision, publicising etc. etc.

Aside from that, I was part of Leaders of Tomorrow Graduate group, a leadership development organization within Engineering. I learned a lot there. I had always brushed leadership off as some sort of buzz word “skill” before. But it really is a skill that people need to learn and develop.

I also attended any events at U of T that interested me… from music, to theatre, to talks or seminars.

Outside of U of T, I took a improvisational comedy class at Second City. That was a lot of fun, in addition to a great learning experience. Learned about how to be in the moment, be in a scene, create a story.

Oh, I also took Japanese lessons outside of school. That was just for personal interest.

So, I agree, having fun and being active is actually a lot of work. This is what I’ve done. You can try asking other people and see if they have some additional suggestions.

]]> By: amir http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-130987 amir Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:32:48 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-130987 I tried dance and swimming, and I am really glad I did. But that is almost about all I tried there. The problem is that I don't know what else I can do (given the social difficulties of a newcomer international student) Can you share your personal stories of what you have done and learned out of classrooms? I tried dance and swimming, and I am really glad I did. But that is almost about all I tried there. The problem is that I don’t know what else I can do (given the social difficulties of a newcomer international student)

Can you share your personal stories of what you have done and learned out of classrooms?

]]> By: Lori http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/comment-page-1/#comment-128436 Lori Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:19:53 +0000 http://www.blogut.ca/2008/09/06/six-things-i-wish-i-knew-during-my-six-years-at-u-of-t/#comment-128436 That was awesome! :) That was awesome! :)

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