• extracurricular

    promo 4 promo

    November 4, 2014

    Hello,

    I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I’ve been having. I’m a current McGill student trying to expand a club I’m a part of to have a UofT presence. I’ve exhausted my options going through friends, and am trying to get the word out to start recruiting and opening a UofT branch. I’m not a
    UofT student so I don’t have access to some things you might- Other than posting on specific facebook pages, is there any way to get the word out to
    the student body effectively?

    Thanks.

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    hey there,

    good for you for trying to spread your club! i mean, *i* spread joy and obnoxious singing everywhere i go, but i guess your thing is cool too.

    i would contact the organizations who have promotional power at uoft. that might be student life, ASSU, or any number of uoft organizations who do a similar thing to what you do. i would do a little search around (especially through that last link i gave) and just see who’s most relevant to your club.

    if you can partner with whoever that might be, then you can get a foothold here. then they can post posters, promote you on facebook groups within the umbrella UofT facebook group, tweet about you, or even help get a satellite club started here.

    also, it may be a good idea t offer to promo them on your campus, so they’ll be more willing to help you out. just work that MySpace-esque picture comment for picture comment etiquette, and you’ll go far.

    hope that helps!

    aska

    P.S. i can’t believe people all the way at McGill read my posts! step one: interprovincial. step two: INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR.

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  • extracurricular

    sign me up for the next war!

    September 9, 2014

    I missed the club fair this week at UTSG and I was wondering where I can go or what I can do to sign up! :))

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    hey there,

    missing the clubs fair is no big deal. it’s a really helpful and awesome resource for discovering new clubs (while also having a nice lil walk), BUT now that we’re all cyborgs and we’ve sold our souls to the internet, most clubs are active and very easily findable online.

    if you know you want to get involved but you’re not sure where to do it, ULife’s list of all campus groups is ground 0. it lists pretty much every organization at uoft alphabetically, and scrolling through just one letter on there is likely to give you acoupla leads.

    hart house is another cool hub of extra-curricular activity at the school. they’ve got everything going on, from musical groups to athletic facilities to a class on how not to be self-conscious (seriously). i honestly can’t praise hart house enough. it’s like a rec centre, but more beautiful, cheaper, and with more diverse classes. stay awesome, hart house.

    you can also look into getting involved with some student societies on campus, with your own college’s student union, or with the student union associated with a program you may be interested in applying to after first year (assuming you’re a first year student), like the Association of Political Science Students, for example.

    finally, searching through askastudent’s extracurricular tag is also a great way to find new opportunities (not our clubs tag; that’s something different).

    once you’ve found some things you might be interested in, just track down some contact information for that group and ask how you can sign up. usually, it’s as simple as just coming to the first meeting.

    none of the clubs want you to know it, but they actually get really excited when new people join them. don’t tell them i told you that, though – it’ll totally ruin their cool, aloof image.

    hoping you find some super stuff to do out there in the big, open ocean of uoft,

    aska

    P.S. also, i think there are some clubs outside right now (2pm on september 9th) outside sydney smith – i saw a huge crowd there on the way to Aska HQ. just in case you’re in the area right now.

    P.P.S. the title of this post is a reference to Disney’s enduring classic, Mulan. askastudent is non-partisan in all issues related to the army, enlisting and our current, global military situation. hashtag stop kony.

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  • extracurricular

    shy commuter seeks convenient extra-curricular activity

    July 21, 2014

    Hey! I’m going into my second year at U of T and I’m a commuter. Last year I tried getting involved with extra-curricular but I was way too shy and never had the time. Once my classes were over I would just make my way home (I have approx. a 2 hour commute by public transit from my house to St. George campus) because I live so far. I don’t want to make the same mistake this year by missing out on great opportunities. I found that a lot of meetings are held so late after classes that I would be commuting home alone at too late of a time. How can I get more involved while still being able to juggle school work, a part-time job, and a horribly long commute twice a day??

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    hey there,

    as a fellow commuter and shy person, i empathize with your situation. it’s not fun spending an hour and a half studiously avoiding the gaze of creepy dudes on the train, and then be expected to look just as fresh and perky as the people who walked two minutes to class from their residence.

    the fact that you even want to be involved with all those commitments you already have is commendable, but if you feel that it will be too much, or that you’re not comfortable being that social, then don’t do it. school and work come first.

    that said, if you’re hell-bent on participating this year, there are some extra-curriculars that are pretty mobile and minimal on human interaction. if you’re into writing, the varsity and blogUT just require an internet connection, and the time commitment is pretty flexible.

    something that doesn’t meet often, like uoft’s monthly book club, might also be worth looking into.

    even if you’ve never heard of them, there are still plenty of student groups out there that meet during the day. i’d recommend browsing ULife’s list of student groups and calling those you’re interested in to ask about when and how often they meet. if you start now, i’m sure you’ll be able to find something that fits your schedule and disposition by september.

    cheers,

    aska

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  • extracurricular

    stay on your side of the playhouse

    July 16, 2014

    Hi Aska,

    Are students at the St. George campus able to join clubs at the other UofT campuses and vice versa?

    Thanks!

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    hey there,

    the clubs are pretty much entirely divided based on campus.

    there might be some clubs or societies that span all three campuses that i’m not aware of, but because the uoft campuses are in three separate cities and we have not yet perfected the art of apparating, it only makes sense to have location-specific clubs.

    you can take a look at all the student life opportunities available on all three campuses here.

    i hope you find a home wherever you end up, whether it be at the Doctor Who Society or UTMLead or UTSC’s Video Games Society Squared.

    cheers,

    aska

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  • extracurricular

    i’m legitimate. who says i’m not legitimate? show me that list.

    June 17, 2014

    is your co-curricular record really anything important? does it mean anything really special in comparison with just doing curricular outside of uoft?

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    hey there,

    the co-curricular record is kinda weird because it’s REALLY NEW, so it’s hard to say yet how it’s gonna work in the real world. however:

    the point of the co-curricular record is that the university can verify the legitimacy of certain things you do, which is pretty cool. like, for example, i could put on my resume, “sasses people online for the university of toronto,” but it just feels like it would have more clout if it said “askastudent” on a university-verified document. employers would probably take me more seriously.

    as the university puts it, having your university involvement officially documented is an “awesome opportunity.”

    on the other hand, is it absolutely vital? i don’t think so. maybe, as it gains more popularity and more and more schools start doing it too, you’ll have a leg-up on people who don’t have it. but, especially right now, i don’t think that doing extra-curricular work outside of uoft is worse because it’s not within the university, or that an activity in school is somehow not valid because it can’t be put on your co-curricular (remember, not everything at uoft is eligible to be on your co-curricular record). references and resumes are still the main venue for employers to make judgements about people.

    however, the CCR is not just a document that supplements your CV. it’s also part of a database of activities and opportunities available on campus, which is pretty helpful. no need to traipse across campus to dilapidated houses looking for this or that club. you can search and discover all in one place online.

    so basically, it’s a pretty cool thing and worth looking into. but if you don’t have the time, you’re okay.

    cheers,

    aska

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  • extracurricular

    ex-co’s

    April 24, 2014

    hi Aska,

    I have been trying to get involved in extra-curricular activities since the start of the year, but I just don’t have time (big shocker there). I will be doing summer school this summer. do you know if extra-curricular activities run during the summer as well (clubs, teams, etc.)?

    Thanks.

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    hey there,

    lots of extra-curricular activities run in the summer! and good on you for wanting to participate in them rather than just chasing down the ice-cream truck and taking afternoon naps, like i do every summer. i’d recommend reading through this list, picking out what interests you, and then contacting those groups to ask if they are continuing into the summer. i’m sure you’ll find something interesting.

    xoxo,

    aska

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  • admissions,  extracurricular

    high school peeps working themselves up a storm

    January 9, 2014

    hey!
    i have a couple of questions. i am a grade 11 student right now. i am very interested in applying to the life sciencesprogram in u of t. with that said, so far my grade 11 marks are [information redacted for personal privacy]. does u of t look at your grade 11 marks? if so, what holds more importance,your grade 11 marks or your grade 12 marks? i am unhappy with my grade 11 marks and i definitely will do much better next year, looking at an avg of 94+ hopefully. do i have a chance? ALSO what else does u of t look at besides grades? i mean as in extracurricular activities and volunteer hours. what are the minimums for those things, and how important are they?
    thanks for answering!!!!!

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    hey there,

    oh, to be young and be unhappy with marks like yours. i’ma let you in on a little secret, friend: you’ll get in. in fact, i’m willing to bet you get in everywhere you apply. if not, i’ll owe you an apology for getting your hopes up, because i am certain you’ll get in. in fact if you don’t get in, you can write back to me and i’ll post a public apology to you on THIS VERY BLOG.

    ’cause hey, i’m not the institution – i don’t have any power over student admission – but i do have perspective that you don’t, and that’s a perspective that includes all the INCREDIBLY DUMB students who also get into university every year. i know it’s hard to see right now because uni looks huge and scary, but trust me, getting in is a piece of cake.

    as for extracurriculars, it’s really helpful that you’ve done them – both for your own personal experience and for any scholarships you may want to apply to – but the university application doesn’t take them into consideration. they’ll only be looking at your marks.

    that said, some programs, like mcmaster’s health science program for example, require additional applications that might allow you to talk about extracurriculars, but those are the exception, not the rule. the first general application that you’ll make on OUAC will just submit your transcript, and nothing else. most programs won’t ask for anything beyond that first application. i’m pretty sure most (if not all) of the life sci programs at uoft don’t require any additional applications.

    so don’t worry about it! i mean i’d still recommend continuing extracurriculars/volunteering through high school and even in university because they make you a better person and you get to have cool experiences and stuff (also *cough* scholarships *cough*), but they probably won’t be part of your undergrad applications.

    finally, universities reserve the right to look at your grade 11 marks, but i’d say almost all of the attention is focused on grade 12. so if you’re not meeting your (already very high and admirable) goals for yourself this year, don’t worry – you’ve still got all of next year.

    best of luck friend, and try not to worry yourself. you’re well on your way 🙂

    aska

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  • admissions,  architecture,  english,  extracurricular,  UTM

    wherein i solve all of youth’s problems.

    December 2, 2013

    Hello there,
    I’m currently in Grade 12, and am thinking of applying to U of T’s Architecture Studies program, and also to the English program (for teachers’ college) in U of T Mississauga. I understand that they’re discontinuing (or working out the kinks at least) the Concurrent Teacher’s Education Program for the 2014-2015 school year. OK. Hereee goess…1. Realistically, what is the likelihood of me getting into the Architecture program with [information redacted] and probably a low to mid 80 average overall? 2. I do a lot of leadership stuff in my extracurricular activities in and outside of school. I am currently in 5-8 clubs and is a leader in at least half of them. Is there any way I can show them the blood, sweat, and tears I’ve put into managing all this in my student life? Does it even matter? 3. What would I need (grade wise) in order to get into the English program at UTM? 4. From my understanding, you can apply to the CTEP in your second year. Is that true? If so, is there a glimmer of hope that I may be able to be in the CTEP in my second year? 5. Realistically, if I get accepted into both programs, would I be able to attend to both UTM and U of T? I have transportation to both.
    Thanks so much

    ———————————————

    hey there,

    you people who number your questions are my favourite people. i bet you’re also the people who colour-code your notes and have daily to-do lists, aren’t you? it’s ok, don’t worry. this is an accepting environment. you can be honest with me.

    anyway, i’m just gonna go ahead and follow your numbering system along, since you’ve gone to the trouble of making it:

    1. yo, guys. i’m not an admissions committee. i don’t KNOW if your precise averages will be enough to get you in. and neither does the school – it all depends on the competition of everyone else applying with you. what you can do to ease your mind is take a look at last year’s incoming averages for a rough idea. that table says that incoming students had an average mark in the mid-80s for architecture, so make of that what you will.

    2. now, this is the one that stings. they tell you for four years that extra-curriculars are really helpful for getting into university – they drill it into you. well, guess what? they LIED. the university only looks at marks, and that’s just the unfortunate truth of the matter. HOWEVER some colleges (*cough* vic *cough*) do require a supplemental form in which you can brag about all your extracurricular achievements, and obviously scholarships and grants (which I would highly recommend applying to) are heavily based on extracurricular achievement, so hopefully it didn’t ALL go to waste.

    3. if we once more look at this glorious page and scroll down to utm – humanities, we’ll see that previous incoming averages came out to the mid-70s.

    4. you absolutely can apply to CTEP in second year! not only can you do it, but it seems like that’s when the majority of people apply, so i think that if you meet their admission requirements, you should be fine. they’re very reasonable requirements too – gpa of at least 2.5, full course-load, enrolled at utm, and complete certain first-year courses. if you stay focused and complete those, i’d say you have a good chance of getting in.

    5. utm and uoft are separate universities. it is possible to take some classes downtown if you’re from utm, but you can’t be enrolled in both institutions, even if you can drive back and forth between them five times in a day. soz.

    hoping you have a smashin’ first year,

    aska

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  • extracurricular,  first year,  UTSU

    where my wizards at?

    September 17, 2012

    Hi,
    I’m entering my first year at U of T in September and I was just curious a ?to whether or not there was some kind of Harry Potter fan club anywhere at?U of T? I know we have a quidditch team, but I heard that York has a huge HP club called the Ministry of Magic that includes a quidditch team, general fan club, etc. I’ve tried looking to see if U of T had one but couldn’t find anything.

    Thanks a lot for your help.

    ———————————————

    Hey Hermione!

    U of t has about a zillion clubs and is, logically, largely populated by the HP generation (though you will probably also meet awesome students from the Wu-Tang, Thriller, Woodstock, and even Elvis generations). Thus it stands to reason that there are enough wizardry-oriented individuals to constitute an official Harry Potter student organization. However, according to the University of Toronto Students Union Clubs List, it hasn’t been made yet.

    As you’ve noted, there is a U of T quidditch team, and naturally they are pretty rad by virtue of existing. But as for a broader fan club, potential members are probably too worn out from chasing snitches and broom-grooming to organize additional butterbeer pub nights and fan zines.

    Lucky for you, you can change that by starting your own club! Clubs are recognized and funded by the Students Union and you just need 30 members to sign up to be considered an official club, which allows you to apply for funding and other forms of assistance. Sounds like a friend-making opportunity to me! Stop by quidditch practice, and I bet you’re already halfway there.

    Hope U of T is as fun as Hogwarts was! It sure looks like it, anyway.

    aska

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  • extracurricular,  internet

    are you pondering what i’m pondering?

    February 10, 2012
    Hey! I wanted to know if I can put running a website (fansite to be exact) as avolunteer experience. Or does that fall under Extra-Curricular Activities? Or should I not mention it at all? I spend a lot of time on it and I really don’t have anything else to write under those sections. I have a lot to say about it and I do have a lot of responsibilites. Please help! Thanks!

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    Hey

    Running a website is like running the world … or so I like to think.

    It can really fall under either category! So, I would throw it into the one that you have less information for. You are now at the point in your life, that when your qualifications don’t exactly fit the requirements you just kind of mold them into what is neccessary. This isn’t lying because skills developed in one task can be transferable to another of a different field. Focus on the responsibilites and skills you developed!

    All in all, bullshitting is acceptable.

    foever truthful,

    aska

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  • extracurricular,  IB,  woodsworth

    the inside scoop on Woodie

    April 28, 2010

    Hi aska,
    i just got accepted to U of T and can’t wait to start in the fall!! I have a few questions so ill be short and straight to the point
    1. where can i find a list of extracurricular activites at U of T? do the activities include volunteering, clubs etc.
    2. im taking the IB diploma and i read in the information booklet that you need a 5 in every course that you take to get into U of T. What if, after you do the exam you get a 4 in one of your higher level or standard level courses? i had a friend who got into U of T and got a 4 in math hl so he couldn’t get the transfer credit so im kind of confused about the whole thing
    3. i applied to woodsworth college and i read the descriptions and all and it sounds pretty good. Can any of you give me an actual u of t student perspective on the college? also do u know by any chance whether the college puts you in the rooms that are kind of similar to you (same personality, nationality etc) or just with random people? my school is also a boarding school and they have this system where they make the students fill out a questionnaire then pair up the students with similar answers.
    thanks and hope to hear soon from you guys!!
    (smile)

    ———————————————

    Hi there. I’m glad you’re so excited about coming to UofT and getting involved!

    It’s impossible to find a full list of extra-curricular activities around campus. There?s probably like, 1000 clubs or something here. But the Ulife website displays a pretty thorough list, and is a good place to start. The UTSU website also has a list of clubs. Also, there is always a club fair that happens during Orientation week (the first week before school), and you may be interested in going to that. During the club fair, UofT organizations will put up stands around King’s College circle and try to bribe you into joining them with free stuff. It’s a worthwhile event; I got some free pens, a water bottle, and a cute little mini-football.

    Also, you may be interested in applying for work-study/volunteer positions in the future; you can find applications for these on the careers website. I think most jobs will be available to you after starting second-year.

    I just checked out the admissions requirements for IB programs, and the Arts and Science admissions booklet says: Although applicants with predicted scores of at least 28 can be considered for admission to some programs, more competitive programs require at least 30 and as much as 35 on predicted scores. Applicants entering arts, science and commerce programs may receive a first year credit for each Higher Level subject passed with a grade of 5 or higher.

    Does that clear things up? You don’t necessarily need a grade of 5 in every course you take to be accepted to UofT, but you DO need a 5 in your Higher Level courses if you want to receive the transfer credits. Got it? Needless to say, the higher the grades, the better.

    Oh, and here’s a chart that shows what the IB transfer equivalents are.

    An honest opinion on Woodsworth? Their residence looks pretty and I sometimes pop inside Woodsworth to use their bathroom, which is quite clean. And there’s a second cup inside Woodsworth, as well as a nice lounge where you can do your homework. That’s about all I know about Woodsworth. Honestly, I’m sorry. I’m a little disconnected from the other colleges.

    Oh wait. Lucky you. My Woodsworth friend happens to be on MSN at the moment. Here’s what she has to say:

    Friend: the parties are insane…

    if you love to party, the wcsa will take care of it

    Aska: LOL

    Friend: not that many people use the student services (registrar and writing centre), so it’s really easy to book an appointment or even drop in

    but yeah, there isn’t much of a student feel..i don’t hang out with anyone from woodsworth

    Aska: LOL

    Friend: overall, it’s a regular college

    if you want to party, get in touch with the wcsa. if you need any academic or financial help, the registrar & writing centre are definitely there to help you. i wouldn’t go so far as to say that they go out of their way to make it the best college, but it’s definitely sufficient.

    And there you have it, a student perspective on Woodie. I left my excessive LOLing in the conversation just for you.

    Cynthia’s college series also has some good stuff on Woodsworth.

    On residences: I’m not sure about this either. Best to phone Woodsworth and ask. However, when I lived at Innis, I also filled out a questionnaire with questions like “What kind of music do you listen to?” and “How clean are you?” I was supposedly paired up with people who were similar to me. The Woodsworth residence miiiight operate similarly.

    And what do you mean thanks you guys? This is a one-man business, dear. The only living thing I talk to is my Pikachu in the corner.

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  • extracurricular,  fraternities & sororities,  languages

    i’m French i speak Spanish i wannabe Greek

    January 8, 2010

    Hi aska,

    I’ve got a few questions, so I’ll keep them short and simple.

    1. I’ve just applied for a BA(Humanities) majoring in Spanish at U of T St George. My current average is an 87%. Should I be panicking about being accepted?

    2. I’ve been told that none of the Spanish profs are native speakers. I’d like to know if this is true or not. I’d prefer to learn from a native speaker because I am already a bilingual speaker.

    3. Is there a club for French Canadian students? Im French Canadian. I’ve been told various times that people in Toronto really, really don’t like us. At all. Is this something that could hold me back socially or is it just some sort of friendly rivalry caused by hockey? Is there a French Canadian student association?

    4. I’ve been looking into sororities. Judging from their websites, they seem like a good idea. However, my boyfriend is in a fraternity and says that most of them are bad and cult-like. Could anyone help me out with this?

    Cheers

    M

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    Hi M, sorry about the extremely late response. I totally missed your post for some reason. Anyway, hope the reply makes up for it.

    1) I wouldn’t panic if I were you. Just try and keep your marks up, but make sure to enjoy your last year of high school too!

    2) Check out this webpage. In the FAQ session, it says ‘Our instructors come from different regional origins, and our curriculum is inclusive, so you will hear different accents and be exposed to a variety of texts. Our basic courses emphasize the common structure of the language and no particular accent or dialectal usage is preferred over another. As you progress, you will become exposed to the richness of Spanish across the world.’

    Glancing over the staff listed in the departments webpage, at least two of the professors did their degree in Argentina. Another was born in Dominican Republic and grew up in Puerto Rico. Another was born in Brazil – at least that’s a neighbour of a Spanish-speaking country. If that’s not good enough for you, then you’re just being picky. Instead of being hell-bent on being taught by a native-speaker, why not embrace the diversity of the professors at UofT? After all, not all English professors have English listed as their first language, and physics professors certainly dont start out doing quantum mechanics as babies. Even though some of your professors may not be native speakers of Spanish, it doesnt mean you won’t learn anything from them. In fact, it might, as the FAQ says, ‘expose [you] to the richness of Spanish across the world.’

    If you check out the anti-calendar, youll see that all the Spanish classes are very small compared to many of the other classes at UofT – ITA251 had 23 students and ITA355 had 21 and so on. If anything, youll enjoy the personal attention that the professors will be able to offer you.

    For more information, you may want to check out the courses offered and/or email the department. For opportunities to actually practise speaking in a Spanish setting, you may want to look into an exchange program to Spain or Mexico or another Spanish-speaking country.

    3) I’ve browsed through ULife and I cant find one, though I did find a French Club that seems pretty active. You can also try asking the French club if they have events specifically for French Canadian students. I haven’t really had a problem with prejudice against French Canadians, but then again, I’m not French Canadian. At the end, though, I think Toronto really is an extremely diverse city. I suppose it’s possible that you might meet a bigot, but the chance is probably less than that of most other cities… most people are pretty open here.

    The French Club probably has some French Canadian members. How about emailing the club and asking to speak to one of their French Canadian members? They might be able to give you a better perspective about life in Toronto as a French Canadian than I am able to.

    4) The past responses in the fraternities and sororities category have been very negative, but being objective isn’t really a requirement of aska’s job. But anyway, the sororities page has some information that pertains to UofTs sororities directly that you might want to read up on. Apparently, they have no hazing rituals, so thats good for you. They don’t seem to be on the radar of most UofT students, from my experience, but perhaps the average UofT student avoids them because they are ignorant of them and the only thing they know about frats/sororities are the stereotypes they have. Stereotypes shouldnt dissuade you from joining one, though. One of my friends supports them whole-heartedly… while another one says that there hasnt been any bad press about them for years. Still, you should note that the sororities at UofT are not recognized as official clubs, unlike they are in the US.

    If you are interested in sororities, then you should go to the ‘rush’, their recruitment period. There you’ll be able to meet with other people from each sorority and see how you get along with them and see how you feel in that certain sorority. It might give you an idea of whether or not you’d like to join, just like touring a University would give you an idea of whether or not you’d like to attend it. At the end, joining a sorority is not signing a contract. If you join a sorority and then find that they are actually obsessed-with partying or they offend your morals (or whatever), you can always ‘depledge’ and withdraw from one. Also, if/when you get into UofT, your local college registrar is just a call away and may be able to give you more information.

    No one can tell you whether or not to join a sorority but yourself. Personally, I would never join one but hey, I’m more of a person who likes to talk with people on a one-to-one basis. If the panhellenic lifestyle (yeah, sorry, I just had to post something stereotypical … like I said, being objective is not part of aska’s job. Oh, and don’t watch that movie. It’s terrible.) appeals to you, then by all means, go for it.

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  • admissions,  extracurricular,  repeating course

    the sixtuple decker bacon cheeseburger of freaked out highschool kids

    July 30, 2007

    Okay now I know this may sound lame or cheesy but I’ve wanted to go to U of T St
    George Campu since I was oh I dunno 11? I know its sounds weird but i remember
    it was one summer day in my cousins backyard that I decided which high school
    and university I wanted to go to without even knowing what I wanted to be in
    life. I am a good student and make honour roll every year but I’ve heard you
    need to be in high 80’s or low 90’s to get in at st george, and I saw in the
    addmissions book that they particularily look at your calculus and English
    marks.My marks are still fairly good but they did drop quite a bit from garde
    10 to grade 11. Im entering grade 12 in september and I’ve fast tracked and
    taken 3 grade 12 courses in which I’ve gotten high-mid 80’s. I got an 85% in
    grade 12 english which im hoping is good enough… along with that by fast
    tracking I currently have 30 credits and have techically fufilled all high
    school diploma requirments through day,summer, and night school. Along with
    that I have 150 community hours. The only problem is im not very good at math,
    and I’ve heard Calculus is extremely difficult. Furthermore my school is known
    for its infamous math department. What is the minimum mark I need in Calculus
    to get accepted? Will St george look down at me taking claulus in privatre
    school? In the admissions book it only says that they don’t like students
    repeating courses, it doesnt mention summer/might/private school.If you
    actually attend St. George and are in the life science program would you mind
    telling me what your marks were like in grade 12? Thank you so much =D … by
    the way Im loving this site,although it was difficult to find
    PS Please do not tell me to refer to admissions as I find tehre website
    extremly useless.

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