Zeerak is the 2015-2016 recipient of the Personal Development Award from Salad King and Ryerson’s International Student Support When I first came to Canada I didn’t even know how to…
Award Recipients’ Insights: Zeerak Hassan and Embracing the Unknown
Award Recipients’ Insights: Damla Yildiz and Inclusive Spaces
Damla Yildiz is the recipient of the 2015-2016 Tri-Mentoring Program Community Builder Award I believe my passion for ensuring an inclusive space was very evident in the Tri-Mentoring office. It’s…
RU Abroad with Karishma: I’m Kind of an Adult
Exactly 5 weeks ago today, I rolled two suitcases up a steep hill to my new home-base in Leeds, England. Writing that one sentence was pretty unbelievable. Though, my entire exchange experience…
Reflections from the WUSC Uniterra International Forum
by Dana Dwaik, Journalism student and International Student Support WUSC Ambassador for 2016-2017 I started 2016 in the best way possible thanks to Ryerson’s International Student Support and the World University…
Award Recipients’ Insights: Tara Upshaw and Accountability
Tara is the 2015-2016 recipient of the Spirit of TMP Award from Ryerson’s Tri-Mentoring Program. My name is Tara Upshaw, and I was recently honoured with the Spirit of TMP…
From Arts Degree to Fashion Entrepreneur: Shane Vitaly Foran
If I had asked Shane Vitaly Foran five years ago when he was graduating with an Arts degree in Politics and Governance, what he would be doing today, he probably…
Award Recipients’ Insights: Sarah Chmielewski and Support
Sarah is the 2015-2016 recipient of the Excellence in Mentoring Award from Salad King and Ryerson’s International Student Support It’s a huge honour to win the Excellence in Mentoring Award….
Award Recipients’ Insights: Rachel Boere and Grasping Opportunities
Rachel is the 2015-2016 recipient of the OVPS Community Development Award Being involved at university can be intimidating. From the constant stress of putting too much on your own plate…
Award Recipients’ Insights: Robyn Hoja and Team Creativity
Robyn is the 2015-2016 recipient of the Student Leadership Award. Accepting compliments has never been my strong suit. When someone starts talking about me I try to flip the conversation…
Award Recipients’ Insights: Amanda Lin and Disability Pride
Amanda Lin is the recipient of the 2015-2016 OPSEU Award of Excellence from the Tri-Mentoring Program (TMP) When I opened the email informing me I had won one of the…