CampusOne CONNECT | December 2025

Page 1


OCTOBERISHERE...

Readmoreaboutall theactiviteis,places andthingsyoucan doaround!

RESLIFE

Stayupdatedonthe neweventshappening inCampusOne

Hey,

Welcometothelatesteditionofthe

CampusOnenewsletter!Inthisissue,I’m excitedtosharesomeadviceonshopping, academics,andreading.

Ihopeexamseasongoessmoothlyforyou andthatyoufindtimetotakebreaksin between.Remembertostayconnectedwith friendsandfamilyduringthesestressful times.

Senior Community Assistant

Ifyou’recelebratinganyholidays, congratulations!Ihopeyouenjoya wonderfultimewithyourlovedones

REVI REVIE mont mont

EW EW thin hin

RESIDENT OFTHEMONTH

Hi, Iam XU ZICONG

I am in my first year of mechanical engineering. I am from Wuhan, China. For my hobbies, I enjoy running, reading poetry (mainly Chinese poetry), and playing video games. I can speak Mandarin and English.

My favorite thing about C1 is the people in C1. All of the people in C1 are friendly. For example, my roommate and friends helped me a lot when I first moved into C1 and helped me get familiar with the surrounding environment. Additionally, the run club in C1 is also an example; it welcomes all different paces. It will never drop anyone during the run. We support and encourage one another to run faster and further.

What’s your go-to unning playlist ?

Most of the time, I on’t listen to music hile I am running.

If you won a free vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Is there a movie or show you’ve recently enjoyed and would recommend?

Maybe Norway? I have heard that

Do you have a favorite local spot that you’d recommend to others?

The waterfront. It is a pleasure to run at that place and feel the wind touch your face. Lake Ontario is just next to you; you can see a beautiful sunset on the lake if you go there in the afternoon.

Recently, I watched The Phantom of the Opera with my friends. It is fantastic, I would recommend it.

Lease Renewal iscoming!

Theholidayusuallyfallsinlate NovemberorDecemberandis markedbylightingthemenorah, aspecialnine-branched candelabrum. Onecandleisliteachnight,using thecentralcandlecalledthe shamashtolighttheothers.

HANUK HANUK CELEBR

Hanukkah,alsoknownasthe dayJewishholidaythatceleb SecondTempleinJerusalem BCE.Itcommemoratesthemir ofoil,enoughforjustoneday, burningforeig

KKAH KKAH RATING

FestivalofLights,isaneightratestherededicationofthe mduringthesecondcentury acleinwhichasmallamount kepttheTemple’s ghtfulldays.

Hanukkahisalsoatimeforjoy, family,andtradition.Peopleenjoy foodsfriedinoil,likelatkes(potato pancakes)andsufganiyot(jellyfilleddoughnuts),playthedreidel game,andexchangesmallgifts. It’sacelebrationofresilience,faith, andthepoweroflightinthe darkesttimeofyear.

MAJORMALLS:

CFTORONTOEATONCENTRE

BOXIN december2

This is the heart of downtown, a chaotic but haseverything-you-need destination, from massive department stores to all your favourite brand names.

VAUGHANMILLS

This is an outlet mall, which means you ’ re getting discounts on top of discounts. If you ’ re willing to make the trip just north of the city, you’ll find amazing deals at stores like Nike, Kate Spade...

YORKDALESHOPPINGCENTRE

If you ’ re hunting for deals on higher-end brands, Yorkdale is the place to be. It’s home to luxury boutiques and all the major flagship stores.

NGDAY

ONLINESHOPPING

CANADIANTIRE

Don’t sleep on Canadian Tire! It’s an absolute goldmine for deals on kitchen appliances (hello, discounted air fryer!), tools, home decor, and car stuff. Their Boxing Day flyer is iconic for a reason.

INDIGO

The best deals are often on home decor, holiday items (stock up for next year!), and brand-name items like headphones or smart mugs.

YORKDALESHOPPINGCENTRE

If you ’ re hunting for deals on higher-end brands, Yorkdale is the place to be. It’s home to luxury boutiques and all the major flagship stores.

CAMPUSONE CAMPUSONE

PTRACKROGRESS tEverydayisanewopportunity womoveclosertothelifeyou anttolive!

sAsthecalendarturnstoanewyear,manyofusf etgoals,dreambig,andmakepositivechanges. tresolutionsareatraditionthatgivesusachanceto hepastandlookforwardwithintention.

“Instead walk3 B mFocusononeortwo eaningfulgoals. STARTSMALL aCelebratesmallwins longtheway.

feelinspiredto t.NewYear’s oreflecton

adof“getfit ,”try 30minutesaday.” BESPECIFIC

YNEWEARSresolutions

lProgressisn’talways inear,andthat’sokay. YBEKINDTO

OURSELF

BEST HOLIDAY READS

THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY

BYMATTHAIG

aphilosophicalfictionnovel thatblendsfantasy,mental healththemes,andexistential questions.Abeautiful explorationoflife’s possibilitiesandregrets,setin amagicallibrarybetweenlife anddeath.Perfectfor reflectivewinternights.

'If I had my way, every idiot who goes aro Merry Christmas on his lips, would be boile own pudding, and buried with a stake through his heart. Merry Christmas? Bah

A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE PSYC

BYCHARLESDICKENS BYMORGAN

Aholidayclassic.Timeless anduplifting,thisclassicIt’s oneofDickens’mostbeloved worksandacornerstoneof holidayliterature.Thestory combinessocial commentary,morallessons, andsupernaturalelements, makingitbothentertaining anddeeplymeaningful.

Houselexp behavior,e personale financiald thantechn Thebookis short,story makingita thought-p

Asthesemesterwindsdown,it’stheperfecttimetoswap academicreadingsforstoriesthatsparkjoyand imagination.We’veputtogetheralistofbook recommendationstohelpyourelax,recharge,andread forfunduringtheholidayseason. ound with ed with his of holly humbug!'

NHOUSEL

MURDER AT MIDNIGHT THE CORRESPONDENT CHOLOGY OF MONEY ploreshowhuman emotions,and experiencesshape decisionsfarmore nicalknowledge. sstructuredinto19 y-drivenchapters, accessibleand provoking.

BYKATHARINESCHELLMAN BYVIRGINIAEVANS

Perfectforfansofperiod dramaswhowant suspensewiththeirholiday reading.WidowLilyAdler anticipatesapeaceful Christmastidein Hertfordshire,buta neighborhoodballendsin scandalandmurder.

Anelegantmeditationon thetransformativepower ofliteratureandhuman connection.It’saquiet, profoundnovelabout slowingdown,finding solaceinwords,and rediscoveringempathyina fragmentedworld.

AWARDS& SCHOLARSHIPS

HOWTOFINDTHEM:

AwardExplorerisacentralized,searchabledatabaseofthousandsof awardsfromadmissionstoin-courseandgraduatingawards.Thistool canhelpyouexplorethediversefundingopportunitiesavailabletoyou.

Ifyouareacurrentstudentorinyourfinalyearofstudy,you canapplyforin-courseandgraduatingawards.These awardsrecognizeacademicmeritand/orfinancialneedand areavailableforstudentsacrossdifferentprograms. Examples:TheLaidlawScholarshipProgram... Grantsassistdomesticandinternationalstudentswith unforeseenfinancialemergencieswhichimpacttheirabilityto progressacademically.Itisexpectedthatpriortoapplyingfor thisgrant,studentswillhaveexploredallsourcesoffunding. Theseawardsareofferedbyexternalorganizationsto currentlyregisteredUniversityofTorontostudents.Examples: RhodesScholarship,LoranScholarship,McCallMacBain Scholarships,SchulichLeaderScholarships

INCOURSE&GRADUATING GRANTS EXTERNALAWARDS PROTIPS:

Participateinclubs,sportsteams,studentgovernment,or volunteeropportunitiestoshowcaseyourinitiativeandability tomanageresponsibilitiesalongsideyourstudies.Document yourexperiencesandtheimpactofyourcontributionstoyour community.

Inotherwords,taketheextramile anddon’tfeeldiscouragedifyoudon’t managetogetyourdreamaward. Thereisplentyoftimeforyoutoget moreexperienceandfindother opportunities.

SSTU TU

Support is provided by Work your organization. They are disclose details of individua discretion and will not be sha

DDENTASSISTPROGRAM ENTASSISTPROGRAM

SSUPPORTTOACHIEVEYOURBEST UPPORTTOACHIEVEYOURBEST

place Options, staffed by professionals who are completely independent of e bound by professional standards regarding confidentiality and do not als who have contacted the service. Any information you share is at your ared with your organization.

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.