We are excited to welcome our new team of work study students! All of these students have participated in at least one Summer Abroad course. Over the fall and winter semesters, you will be meeting them across the three U of T campuses answering questions about Summer Abroad. They are eager to share their own experiences and advise students on all the international learning opportunities available through Summer Abroad in 2024!
Alissia
Program of Study + Year: English and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Fourth Year
Campus: UTM
Summer Abroad Program + Course: Oxford, England 2022 (ENG296Y)
"Hi everyone! I'm Alissia, a fourth-year student at UTM studying English and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Last summer, I took ENG296Y Topics in English Literature: Shakespeare in Oxford. My favourite memory was visiting Shakespeare's birthplace. There, I was able to step inside Shakespeare's childhood home and see how they lived their life before their success. This reminded me of how Shakespeare is not only a brilliant writer-but a person as well."
Crystal
Program of Study + Year: Management and Finance Specialist, Third year
Campus: UTSC
Summer Abroad Programs: Oxford, England 2023 (ECO250Y0) & South Korea 2023
"Favourite memory from Summer Abroad: My favourite memory from Summer Abroad includes the 4-day adventure from Seoul to Jeju in the South Korea Program, where we explored industries and sites. In Oxford, the high table dinner was unforgettable, uniting classmates and professors in a memorable evening, followed by fun-filled nights of karaoke and clubbing."
Karen
Program of Study & Year: French Language, Political Science, 4th Year
Campus: UTSG
Summer Abroad Program + Course: France (FSL442H0 + FSL443H0)
"My name is Karen and I’m a fourth-year student at the St. George campus. I’m studying Political Science, International Affairs, and French Language Learning. This past summer, I spent the month of July in Tours, France participating in the French Language course. One of my favorite memories was going to Amboise and visiting a small castle which was once home to Leonardo da Vinci."
Mauricio
Program of Study + Year: Double Major in Sociology and Philosophy, 4th Year
Campus: UTSG
Summer Abroad Program + Course: Singapore 2023 (SOC393Y0)
"Hey everyone, I’m Mauricio. I’m in my final year at U of T studying a double major in Sociology and Philosophy. Last June, I went to Singapore with Summer Abroad to take SOC393: China from a Distance. One of my favorite memories was visiting the National Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanical Gardens."
Noelle
Program of Study & Year: Industrial Relations and Human Resources, with a double minor in Education and Society, and Sociology, 3rd Year
Campus: UTSG
Summer Abroad Program + Course: Canterbury, UK (IRE332Y0)
"Hi everyone! My name is Noelle and I am entering my third year at the St. George campus. I am majoring in Industrial Relations and Human Resources with a double minor in Education and Society, and Sociology. This past summer I took part in a Summer Abroad to Canterbury, England where I studied IRE332Y0: Historical British Industrial and Cultural Influences on the Contemporary Workforce. My favourite memory from Summer Abroad was my class’s day trip to London. I had the opportunity to see famous sites, such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and Covent Garden. My favourite landmark was Big Ben, with its glistening gold details, grandiose presence, and fine architectural features. It felt so surreal to be able to visit these sites and it was a day I will never forget."
Omer
Program of Study: Masters of Global Affairs
Campus: UTSG
Summer Abroad Program: Germany 2022 (POL300Y0)
"Hello, I’m Omer and I am studying Master of Global Affairs at Munk School. Last Summer I attended Summer Abroad in Berlin, Germany where I took a course in comparative politics, POL300Y Contested Boundaries: Migration, Citizenship and Multiculturalism in Germany and Europe. My favourite memory from Summer Abroad was the trip to Brussels, Belgium where we attended talks at the European Commission to learn about the European Union's approach to migration. Here is a photo of me at the European Parliament."
Rasheedat
Program of Study + Year: Psychology and Biology, 4th Year
Campus: UTM
Summer Abroad Program + Course: Canterbury, UK (IRE332Y0)
"Hello everyone, my name is Rasheedat Fashola, I am currently in my fourth year rounding up my program (Honours Bsc. in Psychology and Biology for health sciences). I am so excited to be this year's Summer abroad Diversity and Inclusion Assistant. I can’t wait to share my journey and experiences with you guys as this journey is one that I am very passionate about. If you have any questions about Summer Abroad Programs and Resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I would try my absolute best to answer your questions. Thank you."
Solana
Program of Study + Year: Economics Major with a Double Minor in Stats and Math, Third Year
Campus: UTSG
Summer Abroad Program: Greece (POL300Y)
"Hi everyone! My name is Solana and I am back for this school year with Summer Abroad, yay! I am a fourth year student at UTSG studying economics, math, and stats. I participated in summer abroad program summer of 2022, where I went to Greece for POL300 Comparative Politics: Modern Greek Culture: People, Tradition, Language, and Cuisine. One of my favourite moments was exploring Pangrati at night."
Tianna
Program of Study + Year: International Relations, Double Minor in English and History, Third year
Campus: UTSG
Summer Abroad Program + Course: Italy 2023 (CR389Y0)
"Hi everyone! My name is Tianna, I am a third year student at UTSG majoring in international relations with a double minor in English and history. I went to Siena, Italy this summer and took the CRI389 course: Current Issues in International Criminology. I loved my time spent in Siena and made tons of memories! I particularly enjoyed the week of the Palio di Siena when the whole city was preparing for the event."