I Wish I Had Known Series: Coping with Homesickness and Cultural Adjustment
I Wish I Had Known: Coping with Homesickness and Cultural Adjustment
Wednesday, August 2, 10 AM to 11:30 AM ET | Online
Studying in Canada and adjusting to a new environment can be both exciting and stressful. Join this workshop and panel to learn more about cultural adjustment and build confidence in navigating a new or unfamiliar environment. Through this session, you will hear from current students regarding their experiences navigating homesickness and cultural adjustment during their time at U of T. We will also share tips and strategies to cope with homesickness and cultural adjustment. All U of T students are welcome to join!
This workshop is moderated and facilitated by your peers, HealthyU Crew members from Health & Wellness and International Student Experience (ISE) work-study team from the Centre for International Experience. Our student panellists look forward to sharing their personal experiences and insights with you!
Toronto Tips
Wednesday, August 9, 10 AM to 11:30 AM ET | Online
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You’ve steadily made your way through your pre-arrival checklist and your journey to Toronto will soon be happening. Living in a new city can be both exciting and daunting. There are new places to discover, a new transit system to navigate, new weather to experience, and more. Good news is you don’t have to figure it all out on your own!
In our Toronto Tips session, we’ll share highlights, insights, and general tips related to living in Toronto. We welcome all students that are new to the city!
I Wish I Had Known: An International Student Panel on the First-Year Experience
Wednesday, August 16, 10 AM to 11:30 AM ET | Online
Are you an international student beginning your first semester at U of T? Are you new to Toronto and have questions about being a student in the city of Toronto? Join us virtually Wednesday, August 16 at 10 AM ET for “I Wish I Had Known: An International Student Panel on the First-Year Experience”!
Moderated and presented by your peers, this is an excellent opportunity to hear from upper-year international students who have experienced some of the same feelings and challenges that you are currently experiencing. Bring your questions with you the day of the panel or submit them ahead of time via this anonymous form. Our student panellists look forward to sharing their personal experiences and insights with you!