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WelcometoourApriledition!

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Happyexamseason!Asweenterthefinalstretchofthe academicyear,Aprilbringsbothasenseof accomplishmentandthechallengesofexamsand deadlines.Takeamomenttorecognizehowfaryou’ve comeandbeproudofalltheworkyou’vedone.

Asyoufinishthesemester,remembertotakecareof yourself.Whetherit’sgettingextrarest,spendingtime withfriends,orenjoyingthewarmerweather,give yourselfpermissiontopauseandrecharge.

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Congratulationsoncompletinganotheracademicyear! Besuretocheckoutoureventshappeningthismonth andenjoyeverythingthespringseasonandthecityhave tooffer.Andremember,supportisalwayshereforyou, don’thesitatetoreachoutifyouneedit.

Warmly,

RESIDENT ) OF THE MONTH

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

-BEIJING, CHINA

WHAT IS YOUR PROGRAM A

-INTEND TO STUDY PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST

DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES?

- SNOWBOARDING, TABLE TENNIS, BIKING, CLASSICAL GUITAR, AND RAGEBAITING MY FRIENDS

IF YOU HAD A TIME MACHINE, WHERE/WHEN WOULD YOU GO? WH YO

-I WOULD GO BACK TO ANCIENT GREECE AND TRY THEIR OLIVES. TR RE HO

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A DAY OFF?

RY -MORNING JOG, READ, AND THEN GO EXPLORE THE CITY ON MY BIKE (WHEN I’M NOT DOOM SCROLLING)

WHAT IS YOUR FAV MOVIE? AT UOFT?

HAT WAS THE BEST VACATION OU TOOK AND WHY?

IP TO CHANGBAISHANG

SORT WHERE I LEARNT

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-BEFORE SUNSET

Moving Out

Movingoutcanbebothan organizationcanhelpease situation.Withcarefulplann smoothtransitiontoyourne throughtheprocess.Byfollo andstartyournextchapter

Declutter

Beforepacking,takethe opportunitytodeclutter yourbelongings.Sort throughyouritemsand decidewhattokeep, donate,sell,ordiscard. Downsizingreducesthe numberofitemsyouneed topackandtransport.

t Reminders andTips

excitinganddauntingexperience,Properplanningand thestressandensureasmoothtransitiontoyournextliving ning,organization,andapositiveattitude,youcanensurea ewhome.Herearesomeessentialmove-outtipstoguideyou owingthesetips,you'llbewell-preparedtotackletheprocess witheaseandconfidence.

PackStrategically

Labeleachboxwithits contentsandtheroomit belongsto.Usesmaller boxesforheavyitemslike booksandlargerboxesfor lighteritemslikebedding andclothing.Wrapfragile itemsinbubblewrapto preventdamage.

Coordinate

Coordinatewithfriends, family,oramoving companytoassistyouon movingday.Packamoving dayessentialsboxwith itemsyou'llneed immediately,suchas toiletriesorachangeof clothes.

In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on April 5.

Easter

Easterisoneofthemostcherishedand meaningfulcelebrationsintheChristian calendar.Itcommemoratesthe resurrectionofJesusChrist,afoundational eventthatsymbolizeshope,renewal,and spiritualrebirth.Whilefirmlyrootedin Christiantheology,Easterhasgrownintoa culturalcelebrationobservedacross communitiesandtraditionsworldwide.

The Significance of the Easter Story

EasteristheculminationofHolyWeek,whichrecountsthe finaldaysofJesus’slife:

PalmSunday,markinghisentryintoJerusalem

HolyThursday,commemoratingtheLastSupper

GoodFriday,honoringthecrucifixion

HolySaturday,adayofwaitingandreflection

EasterSunday,celebratingtheresurrection

Easter Traditions Around the World

Overcenturies,Easterhasblendedsacredobservanceswith belovedculturalcustoms.Manyofthesymbolsassociatedwith theholidayarelinkedtothemesofspringtimeandrenewal, commontraditionsinclude:

DecoratingEastereggs,symbolizingnewlife

Easteregghuntsforchildren

Sharingfestivemeals,oftenfeaturingspringfoodslikelamb

Attendingsunriseservicesorchurchcelebrations

Eastercontinuestobeatimewhen familiesgather,communities celebrate,andpeoplereflecton themesofhopeandrenewal.

Whetheryouobserveitreligiously, culturally,orsimplyappreciatethe arrivalofspring,Easterremainsa meaningfulmomentofconnection andnewbeginnings.

Get prepared for exam season!

Doing

well on exams is a skill and takes practice Here are some suggestions for writing exams of all types:

For all exam types

Choosetherightseattominimizedistractions,andtakeafewmomentstocollectyourself.Takesomedeep breathsandputintrusivethoughtsaside:breathing, visualizationandrelaxation.techniquescanhelpwith anxietyintheexamroom.

Writedownanymemorizedmaterialimmediatelyif you’reconcernedaboutretainingit(e.g.,doamemorydumpofformulasorotherdetailsyouneed).

Readovertheentireexamforbothcontentsandtiming. Makesureallpagesarethere,readallinstructionsand planyourtimebasedonthevalueofeachsection.If you’rereadytowritethehardquestionsimmediately, youcanstartthere butifyouhitawall,movetoanother,easierquestion.

Ifyouroptionsforquestionsoverlap/interferebecause youcan’tdiscussthesamematerialtwice,makesure youuseyourstrengthstogetthemostmarks.

Re-readyourexamifyouhavetime.Onlymakechanges toanswersifyouaresure!

Essay and short answer:

Spendtimeplanningathesisananoutline

Ingeneral,themorepackedwithinformatio figures,examples,quotations,etc.—thebet Backeverythingupwithevidencetosuppo

Introducecounter-argumentsifrelevant.Id inavacuum,soacknowledgethedebateo within

Keepsentencesshortandtothepointinor topicandresponddirectlytothequestion.

Problem-based:

Copyoutproblemsanddouble-checkthat madeanytranscriptionerrors.

Doeverysteponpaper,bothforyourownu andforanypartialmarks:doublechecking correctmistakesisespeciallyimportanther

Rememberthatanexamisapoints-grab.S betterthannothing.

Multiple choice:

Generateyourownanswerbeforereadingth options.

Readalloftheanswers.Whenchoosingbetweenalistof answersoracomparison,lookathowtheyrelatetoeach otheraswellastothequestion.

Useelimination.Whennarroweddowntotwooptions, choosethebestanswerthatrelatesmostdirectlytothe question.

don't forget:

EARTHDAY

APRIL 22TH

EveryyearonApril22, millionsofpeoplearound theworldcometogether tocelebrateEarthDay—a momentdedicatedto honoringtheplanetwe callhomeandreflecting onourresponsibilityto preserveit.

Whatbeganasa grassrootsmovementin theUnitedStatesmore thanfivedecadesago hasgrownintooneofthe largestsecular observancesintheworld, inspiringenvironmental activisminover190 countries.

Climatechangecontinuestoaccelerate,influencingweather patterns,sealevels,andecosystemsworldwide.

Biodiversitylossthreatenscountlessplantandanimal species.

Plasticpollutionfillsouroceansandwaterways. Deforestationdisruptshabitatsandcontributestocarbon emissions.

Resourceoverusestrainstheplanet’sabilitytoregenerate.

EarthDaycelebrationsvarywidely,buttheyallsharethe commongoalofcaringfortheplanet.Activitiesmayinclude: Communitycleanupsinparks,beaches,andneighborhoods Treeplantingeventstorestoregreenspaces

Educationalworkshopsonrecycling,sustainability,and climateaction

Environmentalmarchesandrallies

Find a Casual Summer Job in Toronto

Tips & Tricks

TailorYourResumeforCasualPositions

Hiringmanagersforcasualjobsprioritize:

Reliabilityandflexibility

Customer‑serviceorcommunicationskills

Availabilityforevenings/weekends

Abilitytolearnquickly

Torontooffersawiderangeofcasualjobs,suchas:

Event & Venue Jobs

Positions like event security guard, ideal for students and offering flexible hours and no experience requirements. Pay is around $1760–$18/hr

If applying for jobs like event security or camp counselling, highlight certifications(e.g.,CPR,SmartServe),assomejobslistthemasrequirements orassets.

Retail&Hospitality

Childcare, Camp, and Education

Summer camps hire counsellors, activity leaders, and support staff, with wages ranging $17–$20/hr depending on the employer

Retailers, cafés, and restaurants often hire summer and casual staff with hourly wages between $17–$22/hr (plus tips) Examples include Winners, Bulk Barn, and Oak View Group venues.

Administrative&Office CasualRoles

Universities, hospitals, and corporations post casual administrative jobs such as clerks, assistants, and receptionists.

Torontoisfilledwith employershiringfor casual,seasonal,and student‑friendlypositions. Thefollowingplatforms consistentlylisthundreds tothousandsof opportunities:

LinkedIn Indeed

Glassdoor

JobBankCanada

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