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Parkside PULSE | April 2026

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

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

Congratulationsoncompletinganotheracademicyear! Besuretocheckoutoureventshappeningthismonth andenjoyeverythingthespringseasonandthecity havetooffer.Andremember,supportisalwaysherefor you,don’thesitatetoreachoutifyouneedit.

Warmly,

Hello!

Mynameis

Wasay Khan

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I am from Pakistan, and I go to George Brown College where I am currently studying Bussiness Administration in Hospitality. Some of my standouts in the building are the CA team and the events they put on for the community, as well as the theatre room ammenity spcae.

Fun fact

I love watching films and TV shows.

Fav Spot in Toronto

My fav spot is tied between the Harbourfront and Uninion Station. Song Recommendation

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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.

Easter is one of the most cherishedandmeaningful celebrations in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a foundational event that symbolizes hope, renewal, and spiritual rebirth. While firmly rooted in Christian theology, Easter has grown into a cultural celebration observed across communities and traditionsworldwide.

In 2026, Easter Sunday fallsonApril5.

PalmSunday

HolyThursday

Good Friday

HolySaturday

SEasterSunday markinghisentryintoJerusalem commemoratingtheLastSupper honouringthecrucifixion adayofwaitingandreflection celebratingtheresurrection

CommonEaster Traditions

Decorating Easter Eggs Easter Eggs Hunts

Festive Meals often including Lamb AttendingChurchServices andCelebrations

TEaster continues to be a time when families gather, communitiescelebrate,and people reflect on themes of hopeandrenewal.Whether you observe it religiously, culturally, or simply appreciate the arrival of spring, Easter remains a meaningful moment of connection and new beginnings.

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.

Generateyourownanswerbeforereadingth options.

Readalloftheanswers.Whenchoosingbetweenalistof answersoracomparison,lookathowtheyrelatetoeach otheraswellastothequestion.

Useelimination.Whennarroweddowntotwooptions, choosethebestanswerthatrelatesmostdirectlytothe question.

don't forget:

Multiple choice: & &

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:

RENEW RENEW RAFFL RAFFL

Lease renewals are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year on your Resident Portal.

Residents who renew early can take advantage of our limited-time Renewal Rent Freeze and will also receive early entry into our Renew Raffle WIN event for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Choose between 8-month or 12-month terms.

LE LE WIN WIN

PASSOVER TABLING

EASTER EGG HUNT

EXAM CARE KITS

TAXES 101

AAPRI PRI

PLANK CHALLENGE

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EARTH DAY

GUIDED YOGA SESSION

BUCKET LIST VISION

BILLIARDS TOUNRAMENT

CHERRY BLOSSOM TRIP

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