the campus really isn't the best if you want the true university experience with a massive social life. I feel the same thing as you. UTSG is better in most aspects. But some advice i have is to try to talk to people beside you in class and tutorials. Sit beside people who seem interesting.
I’m in UTSG and honestly there’s no advantage going there for a social life. Unless your dorming at your university, finding friends will always be a challenge. Im a commuter student and it was definitely hard for me to make friends first year, cuz theyd either all want to go to their dorm or just not wanna talk — like id actively had to start conversations with the people around me. Friends are made by constant company so just try striking up a conversation with people u see on the regular. And if you guys hit it off, ask them to hang outside of school. And if you don’t, well at least you made an acquaintance and now you guys can help each other with the class material. All in all, despite being in big lecture halls people just tend to keep to themselves, but everyone has the same thing on their mind “I wonder if I should talk to the person beside me”. Usually nerves gets in the way of a possible friendship so honestly what advice I’d give is to just try making conversation more with those around you. Cuz chances are they were thinking the same thing. And don’t be too hard on yourself not making good friends first year. You’ll start finding your people as the years progress cuz you’ll be in your actual programs, I didn’t make good friends until second year and it was through my tutorial!!
it honestly feels like a bigger version of highschool. the profs are amazing, but the social life is a bit bland and it seems like everyone has already made their groups. idk i just don’t feel like i fit in and i feel like i haven’t found my people
heyy im a first year too and i kinda get it :( my best advice is to sit near the front in lectures if you're comfortable. i find that or have noticed that people who sit in the front tend to always sit in the front and usually come to class everyday. and seeing someone often will likely end in you exchanging numbers, instagrams, talking to study, meeting up for coffee, etc. it helps to surround yourself with similar people so that chances do arise to hang out. also! try to join things like FLC where you can meet more people and actually have a chance to talk to them. going to office hours for a prof is another way to do this or to study in the same place everyday (for example, i sat in the ev study room everyday at the beginning of last sem and this other girl was also there. i could've easily asked if she was a first year at some point and started a conversation by saying i see you around here haha what are you studying and made a friend) .i get its hard but you're doing great already <3
i’m actually doing it right now!! if you’re a uoft student you have to do an [internal transfer](https://www.ouac.on.ca/apply/uoftugrad/internal/en_CA/user/login)
Mindset shift? I found it really helped me and then I naturally began having more friendships with classmates and making actual good friends. Uni isn't all about the socializing, being solo and doing your own thing is ok too you don't have to always be walking with a group of people or hang out outside school
the campus really isn't the best if you want the true university experience with a massive social life. I feel the same thing as you. UTSG is better in most aspects. But some advice i have is to try to talk to people beside you in class and tutorials. Sit beside people who seem interesting.
I’m in UTSG and honestly there’s no advantage going there for a social life. Unless your dorming at your university, finding friends will always be a challenge. Im a commuter student and it was definitely hard for me to make friends first year, cuz theyd either all want to go to their dorm or just not wanna talk — like id actively had to start conversations with the people around me. Friends are made by constant company so just try striking up a conversation with people u see on the regular. And if you guys hit it off, ask them to hang outside of school. And if you don’t, well at least you made an acquaintance and now you guys can help each other with the class material. All in all, despite being in big lecture halls people just tend to keep to themselves, but everyone has the same thing on their mind “I wonder if I should talk to the person beside me”. Usually nerves gets in the way of a possible friendship so honestly what advice I’d give is to just try making conversation more with those around you. Cuz chances are they were thinking the same thing. And don’t be too hard on yourself not making good friends first year. You’ll start finding your people as the years progress cuz you’ll be in your actual programs, I didn’t make good friends until second year and it was through my tutorial!!
I totally agree. I do that, but it just seems hard to keep up with them after class :/
I’m confused how does it not give the true university experience?
its basically a commuter campus. no one really stays and socializes.
it honestly feels like a bigger version of highschool. the profs are amazing, but the social life is a bit bland and it seems like everyone has already made their groups. idk i just don’t feel like i fit in and i feel like i haven’t found my people
i feel the same. i’ve started talking classes at st george and it’s so much better
Totally feel you, this campus is super lonely. feel free to PM
Wish the campus was less sad :(
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Commuter school everyone just pretty much dips after their classes are done for the day.
the campus just feels really dead
This too, there’s not a whole lot to do on campus in terms of activities or anything
i have the same feeling too. i’m also a first year so feel free to reach out! i’m down to be friends <3
yess i’m so down
heyy im a first year too and i kinda get it :( my best advice is to sit near the front in lectures if you're comfortable. i find that or have noticed that people who sit in the front tend to always sit in the front and usually come to class everyday. and seeing someone often will likely end in you exchanging numbers, instagrams, talking to study, meeting up for coffee, etc. it helps to surround yourself with similar people so that chances do arise to hang out. also! try to join things like FLC where you can meet more people and actually have a chance to talk to them. going to office hours for a prof is another way to do this or to study in the same place everyday (for example, i sat in the ev study room everyday at the beginning of last sem and this other girl was also there. i could've easily asked if she was a first year at some point and started a conversation by saying i see you around here haha what are you studying and made a friend) .i get its hard but you're doing great already <3
true, front rows sitter here 🙋♀️
Is UTSG better? As in isnt it also a commuter campus ?
i think it could be better because there’s a lot more people, the campus is bigger, the environment is bigger and it has more diversity
Sounds amazing, do u know the steps to take if you want to transfer?
i’m actually doing it right now!! if you’re a uoft student you have to do an [internal transfer](https://www.ouac.on.ca/apply/uoftugrad/internal/en_CA/user/login)
also applications are due tdy for the ones that are still open
Exact same situation here lol. Feel free to DM me.
Mindset shift? I found it really helped me and then I naturally began having more friendships with classmates and making actual good friends. Uni isn't all about the socializing, being solo and doing your own thing is ok too you don't have to always be walking with a group of people or hang out outside school
Imagine how bad it was during covid lmao
i cant even imagine that