Three of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™sÌýtop graduates from previous years joined a group of current students to answer questions, share first-hand experience and offer the best advice for successfulÌýpost-secondaryÌýapplication and University life experience.ÌýOur weekly High Achievers meeting had three very special guest speakers this week:Ìý
Julia Zhu, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Ìý’20ÌýstudyingÌýEngineeringÌýand Science at the University of Toronto St. George.Ìý
Maria Fernanda Almeida Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» ’19 studyingÌýPolitical SciencesÌýat the University of Toronto Mississauga.Ìý
AlineÌýUchoa, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» ’18 studyingÌýPsychologyÌýat the University of Toronto Mississauga.Ìý
The Zoom meeting was part of a series ofÌýworkshops to help Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» students prepare for post-secondary application,Ìýunderstand the importance of planning ahead and taking advantage of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s resources like:Ìý
Student Leadership Development;Ìý
Model United NationsÌý
LeadershipÌýÌý
Duke of EdinburghÌý
Community ServiceÌý
ClubsÌý
Student CouncilÌý
Guidance & University Placement Counselling
Tutoring & Academic Support
Admissions and Liaison
Wellness; and more.
Julia, Maria and Aline gave students excellent advice and answeredÌýall of their questions aboutÌýapplications,Ìýhow to handle pressure, resources inÌýuniversity, how to connectÌýwithÌýprofessors and other students,ÌýandÌýhow to manage time.ÌýMaria Fernanda Almeida,Ìýwho graduated from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» in June 2019,Ìýmentioned that herÌýthreeÌýcalendars, agendas and planners help her keep things organized whileÌýshe managesÌýdifferent rolesÌýandÌýresponsibilities. The studentÌýhas just received the 2021ÌýUofT Award of ExcellenceÌýin Social Sciences and Humanities ($6000). Maria has been accepted for aÌýsummerÌýprogram with theÌýUniversity of PekingÌýand has been electedÌýExternal Affairs LiaisonÌýfor the Historical Studies Society.ÌýShe is alsoÌýEvents CoordinatorÌýof UTM STA, a club to help other students become more independent with their adult and financial lives. Maria is aÌýResearch AssistantÌýat UTM as well.ÌýStudents were thrilled with the opportunity to meet Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» alumni and are excited for more meetings and workshops!Ìý