Hi aska I signed up for one of those student tours where you get put into a group with a student leader at U of t and you get to meet with a recruitment officer as well. Could you give me a rundown of what that whole thing is like?
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hey there,
it’s pretty much like any other kind of tour. you know, bit of history about each building you visit, and some highlights of the infinite cool services and programs that different departments and colleges offer.
i know for sure, for example, that robarts library is a stop on the tour. also, there will be a focus on undergrad opportunities, so if you’re going into first year, the tour will be ideal for you.
(they probably won’t stop at my personal favourite service, the starbucks inside of robarts, so here’s a shout-out to the folks over there from yours truly. you guys do great work.)
my top tip would be to come with some questions prepared. tours are a great opportunity to ask questions, and because the tour guides are uoft students, they likely have personal and in-depth knowledge of a lot of the places they’ll be talking about.
also, if questions occur to you as the tour is happening, don’t be shy to ask those, either.
talking to a recruitment officer is something i did not know they did, but i think it’s a fabulous idea. all your sort of nit-picky admissions questions would be great to ask the recruitment officer. also, take notes! you likely will not remember everything they throw at you on the tour.
the tour will be 1.5 hours long, so wear comfy shoes.
also, the residences run their own tours of rez, so if you want to see that, you’ll have to book a separate tour.
that’s the rundown! i hope you enjoy your tour. make sure to say hi to the second cup folks for me.
cheers,
aska