Excellent professors, very knowledgeable, will push you to work hard, while also helping you achieve your goals. Sense of competitiveness and excellence at the university. One thing I dislike is the lack of school spirit and a lack of sense of community due to the university being a commuter school.

UofT is renowned for its competitive academic environment and rigorous grading standards. However, what truly stands out to me is the diversity of the university, which has enabled me to quickly connect with individuals from various fields of study and different educational levels, including master’s and Ph.D. students, as well as fellow undergraduates like myself. As a transfer student entering my third year at UofT, and having only been here for a fAs a recent transfer student entering my third year at UofT, despite my relatively brief time here, I can confidently affirm that establishing your own community is not a daunting task, as long as you set clear goals and genuinely intend to connect with peers and mentors who can relate to your experiences and help you navigate the complexities of higher education.

I like how prestigious the university is. It has been labeled the “Harvard of Canada” and it is a hard to school get accepted into. The University of Toronto has paved a great way for my siblings to get to their current profession.

The school has a really great supportive system and gives students great ways to connect with others who are like-minded.

I studied specialist in Political Science at UofT. I’d say that the program has diverse course offerings, ranging from indigenous case studies to international law. Establishing good writing skills are a must have for the program, but overall, you have to be careful when picking out courses. Make sure to check students’ reviews of professors before enrolling into a course to save yourself the hassle of dealing with those you don’t want to be dealing with.

The school itself has a questionable past but many folks I’ve met through the school have supported me in various ways. I’ve also taken many interesting classes that have covered very expansive topics.

U of T stands out to many as a school with a reputation. Many will call it U of Tears because of its hardcore and challenging reputation, but I personally find this more of a strategic and political move on the university’s part. When you start your first year, you are promised images of world-class education when in reality, you are just 1 out of 2000 students in a class (make use of the seminar courses!). Professors consistently tell you what that they get in trouble for having too-high course averages and TAs will tell you 80 is the new 100 when it comes to grading papers. They tell you 90% is impossible. The truth is that I found my first year in ArtSci fairly easy. If you put in the work in the Social Sciences, the grades are there – the only thing that ends up hindering your experience is the politics of U of T and their ceaseless desire to be seen as a “hard school”.

Attending the University of Toronto as a mature student has had its positives and negatives. The experiences gained from being a mature student has helped me increase and gain additional skills previously had. Going back to school as mature student at the university of Toronto has been extremely successful and a fun experience. The university is accommodating to individual need and circumstances. The campuses have multiple resources for all ages that help to really prepare you for a successful 4 years.

The University of Toronto is known as the top school in Canada and one of the top schools in the world too. It is renowned for its research facilities, many academic resources and for housing some of the brightest minds in many industries. The St.George campus is magnificent with its beautiful architecture and convenient location.

Despite all of these wonderful attributes, attending the university can be extremely challenging. As a commuter, I found it hard to make friends and find my community. The large class sizes can be difficult to navigate, and connecting with TAs and professors can prove a challenge. Your grades may be several percent lower than you thought you should receive, and attempting to contest an essay grade or any other academic matter may be complicated and long-winded.

Accessing mental health support or accommodations for any kind of disability can have extremely long wait times. Professors may not accommodate any accessibility needs until the paperwork has gone through, which can take months.

In short, it takes a very specific type of person to be able to attend UofT and enjoy it. I was not one of them, and my experiences on campus were unpleasant. I would mostly recommend the university for graduate students or above or undergrads that could survive the challenge.

The unspecified program for first years allows them to explore different courses from a range of programs before they settle on a major. Which is good especially if you’re unsure of what you want to study yet.

Despite the University of Toronto being known for its high level of difficulty, I believe that I have developed greatly academically and on a personal level through my studies. My Political Science major has taught me how to write academically and develop a strong thesis supported by a well-developed argumentation. It has also enabled me to think more critically and to remain nuanced in my analysis. It is a rigorous program, however with commitment and discipline one can achieve high marks and a high level of education.