Year 1
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
- Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties.
- Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
- Get involved with the Association of Philosophy Students (APS) at UTSC to connect with peers in your area of study and learn about opportunities available on campus.
- Volunteer in DSL’s Alternative Reading Week program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development.
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
- 0.5 B-level credit: PHLB09H3.
- 0.5 credit in Value Theory from: PHLA11H3, PHLB02H3, PHLB05H3, PHLB06H3, PHLB07H3, PHLB11H3, PHLB17H3, PHLC05H3, PHLC06H3, PHLC92H3, PHLC93H3, PHLD05H3, PHLD78H3.
- Use Degree Explorer to plan your courses and program.
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE
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- Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus; apply to Work Study or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)
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- Check CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment) to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and to get involved.
- Attend the annual International Undergraduate Philosophy Conference to hear presentations given by a keynote speaker and your senior undergraduate peers.
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER
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- Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track.
- Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.
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Year 3
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
- Run for an elected position in the Association of Philosophy Students (APS).
- Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre’s (ISC) Global Learning programs.
- Consider applying to summer undergraduate philosophy institutes abroad.
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
- Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
- Check CLNx for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
- Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.
- Attend department information sessions on applying to graduate school in philosophy.
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Year 4 or Final Year
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CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
- Apply for the Academic Travel Fund through DSL to conduct research, present at a conference, or engage with the academic community internationally.
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
- Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions relevant to your field.
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
- Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning into the work field or further education.
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
- Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
- Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.
- Discuss grad school plans early with staff at the AA&CC and your professors; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.
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