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University of Toronto

8.6Academically

Average of 7 reviews, out of 10

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Canada · Australia · UAE passports · started 2015–2019

I would recommend a TCK kid, since the overall experience was good.
Felt they belonged socially6
Academic experience7
Expected to already be local7
Treated as foreign6

Before they found their people

Within a few months

What surprised them

Different traditions, different kind of people.

Wished they'd known

Nothing, I love to explore the things myself.

Choose it again?

Yes, because my overall experience was fulfilling.

Across every review here, expected to already be local predicts whether someone belonged. Treated as foreign doesn't. Why that is

Kenya passport · started 2005–2009

It was a nice space that I got to grow my social group, J was able to grow social connections that are still helpful to me upto date. Being open to new adventures one is able to learn a lot.
Felt they belonged socially7
Academic experience9
Expected to already be local7
Treated as foreign6

Before they found their people

Within the first year

What surprised them

Nothing really since I had some social life even before I joined university.

Wished they'd known

To be strict and watch my boundaries keenly

Choose it again?

Yes, I would definitely chose it again it was such an enlightening experience to learn of the new world of education.

Why they nearly left

I had no option rather than focus on learning

started 2015–2019

Considered leaving
I would tell a TCK considering this university to look beyond academics and think about whether they feel homely and adjust themselves to the way of living there. I will also advice them to explore other culture and opportunities so that they feel confident when they meet people from other backgrounds. Also having an environment where your multicultural experiences are understood and valued can make a big difference.
Felt they belonged socially7
Academic experience9
Expected to already be local4
Treated as foreign10

Before they found their people

It took longer than a year

What surprised them

The focus on academics suprised the most because it meant different and unique than my country's education system

Wished they'd known

I just wish someone had told me that the mode of communication and food will not suit me.

Choose it again?

Yes definetely, because I could get myself prepared for what can come in near future.

Why they nearly left

Never felt that homely, nor could I adapt to the enivornment changes.

Canada passport · started 2015–2019

To make sure you capitalize on career counselling so you don't head into the workforce blind
Felt they belonged socially7
Academic experience8
Expected to already be local8
Treated as foreign3

Before they found their people

Within a few weeks

What they studied

Health & Medicine

Canada · United States passports · started 2020–2024

I highly recommend
Felt they belonged socially7
Academic experience10
Expected to already be local3
Treated as foreign4

Before they found their people

Within a few months

What they studied

Health & Medicine

United States passport · started 2015–2019

Canada is cool and worth the experience it's a great country for someone to travel to if it's their first time out of the country. The teachers were really helpful and so were my fellow students in acclimating. Overall, I would say it was a positive experience.
Felt they belonged socially7
Academic experience9
Expected to already be local3
Treated as foreign6

Before they found their people

Within a few weeks

What they studied

Education

Canada passport · started 2020–2024

Considered leaving
It was a quite a challenge to attend to and graduted
Felt they belonged socially8
Academic experience8
Expected to already be local10
Treated as foreign9

Before they found their people

Within a few months

What they studied

Engineering & Computer Science

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