Physical & Human Geography Major

• 2.0 credits as follows: EESA01H3, EESA06H3, GGRA02H3, GGRA03H3.
• Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
• Use Degree Explorer and the UTSC Calendar to plan your courses and program of interest.

• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian in both Geography and Environmental Science for assistance with your research assignments.
• Writing support is available at the CTL Writing Centre.

• Build your Co-Curricular Record (CCR), by getting involved on and/or off campus; apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Join the Geography & City Studies Student Association (GCSA) to connect with other students in your field of study.

• Volunteer in East Scarborough through Department of Student Life’s (DSL) Community Action Projects and Alternative Reading Week.
• Participate in DSL’s LEAD program to build confidence, self-esteem and resiliency.
• Explore other relevant student clubs on campus.

• Volunteer with organizations to expand your interests — you can check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU’s Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS

• Explore the Research Resource guides for Geography and Environmental Science online through the library.

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.

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)

• Check CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment) for relevant Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience.
• Study at an international host university for one term to one year through the ISC’s Student Exchange Program; you can earn transfer credits and are eligible for funding.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER

• Check CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment) for relevant summer, part-time or Work Study positions.
• Speak to professors and program advisors about graduate school.
• Explore careers through the Academic Advising & Career Centre’s (AA&CC) Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.
• Sign up for DSL’s ALL-IN Leadership Program.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY

• At least 1.5 credits from the following: CITB01H3, GGRB02H3, GGRB05H3, GGRB13H3, GGRB18H3/ESTB02H3, GGRB21H3, GGRB28H3, GGRB55H3.
• At least 1.0 credit at C- or D-level from EES courses.
• At least 1.0 credit at C- or D-level from GGR or CIT courses.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Enter to win the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.
• Apply for the Summer Research Exchange Program to research at an international partner university; earn credit and receive funding!  Visit ISC for details.

• Run for an elected position in the GCSA.
• Enrol in a Geography Experiential Learning – Field & Internship Course at the Faculty of Arts and Science over the Summer. These courses are also open to UTSC students.

• Volunteer to be a First Year Peer Advisor in DSL’s First Year Experience Program. Complete the ISC’s Global Citizenship Certificate and consider Global Learning opportunities, like a Summer Abroad.
• Connect with an Indigenous community during the Indigenous Experiential Journey Trip; visit DSL for more details.

• 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 UTSC Graduate & Professional School Fair in September to learn about admission requirements and application process.

• At least one additional 0.5 credit from GGR or CIT courses.
• At least one additional 0.5 credit from EES courses.
• Ensure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.
• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Attend events and conferences through your academic department, student groups and the AA&CC to further develop your skills and your network.
• Apply for the Academic Travel Fund, through DSL, to conduct research, present at a conference, or engage with the academic community internationally.

• Getting ready to graduate? Consider an internship at Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry; they offer a variety of rewarding internship opportunities for postsecondary school students and recent graduates.

• Build your network and explore professional associations.
• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.
• Share ideas and lived experiences about critical issues with students in other parts of the world through Global Commons.

• Meet with your Program Supervisor/Advisor regarding applying to graduate studies; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.
• 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”; check CLNx for Internships and Job opportunities for new grads.