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2020 Resolution: Making the most out of OISE & UofT
Somehow, it feels like I blinked and then suddenly, 2020 has already sprung upon us. As someone who is fast nearing the end of her...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 8, 20202 min read
Accessing OISE resources
Are you swamped with coursework? Feeling like December (and the end of term couldn't come any sooner?) Maybe you're constantly feeling...
Michelle Turiano
Nov 15, 20192 min read
Thank You, Next
Two years ago, I finished a 5 year undergrad at York University and was faced with a decision. Teachers College at York University or the...
Michelle Turiano
Apr 5, 20193 min read
Thnks fr th mmrs
With the research conference in just two weeks, we are coming to the end of the semester. So what does this mean for MT students?...
Michelle Turiano
Mar 29, 20192 min read
Top 5 vegetarian meals at OISE
Spring is here, practicum is over, and there are only a few weeks left of classes this semester! As much as I try to meal prep my lunches...
Michelle Turiano
Mar 26, 20192 min read
Physical activity in the MT! (Part 2)
As promised, today I will provide you with some great ways to get physical activity in and around OISE. You shall not go unhealthy on my...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 10, 20192 min read
Getting involved
Welcome back, OISE students! I hope your winter break was filled with family, friends, and food, and that you caught up on sleep from the...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 9, 20192 min read
Getting teaching experience outside OISE
Guess what. You are not special. I am kidding you are wonderful, but for real you are not special. Not yet anyways! Here’s the deal, you...
Michelle Turiano
Dec 5, 20183 min read
Top three surprises about my program (MA-CSE)
It’s crazy, but in less than a week, I’ll be ending my first practicum placement! I can definitely say that since entering my program,...
Michelle Turiano
Nov 1, 20183 min read
Student discounts, bargains and more!
If you read my last blog post, you probably saw that my first OISE/University of Toronto 'life-hack' involved using your student card to...
Michelle Turiano
Oct 24, 20183 min read
Q&A: Jordan Guerrero Martinez, MT'19
In this Q&A, Jordan Guerrero-Martinez, MT'19, discusses what experiences led him to OISE's Master of Teaching program, how students can...
Michelle Turiano
Oct 1, 20185 min read
Student support service spotlight: The Indigenous education network
*This post was written by Viel Tolentino, a MEd student studying Adult Education & Community Development. While I was completing my...
Michelle Turiano
Dec 13, 20173 min read
Borrowing research knowledge from your personal librarian
*This post was written by Viel Tolentino, a MEd student studying Adult Education & Community Development. “Google can bring you back...
Michelle Turiano
Nov 14, 20174 min read
First few months of Grad school: What you need to know (Part 2)
*This post was written by Viel Tolentino, a MEd student studying Adult Education & Community Development. I’m sure you are anticipating...
Michelle Turiano
Nov 6, 20174 min read
Putting theory into practice: getting volunteer experience through a U of T club
*This post was written by Anna Dinissuk, a MEd student studying Developmental Psychology and Education. Hi there! I hope everybody had a...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 31, 20173 min read
What is a 'Service Learning Project' (SLP)?
*This post was written by Susan He, a MT student in the Intermediate/Senior stream. Remember the 40 hours of community service you had to...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 30, 20173 min read
Teaching democracy - demystifying the electoral process
*This post was written by Susan He, a MT student in the Intermediate/Senior stream. Let me begin by saying, this was one of the most...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 30, 20172 min read
Get out of your comfort zone
*This post was written by Anna Dinissuk, a MEd student studying Developmental Psychology and Education. I’ve been in many situations in...
Michelle Turiano
Oct 20, 20163 min read
Bringing social justice into the classroom
*This post was written by Caitlin Cheung, a MT student in the Primary/Junior stream. My last and final practicum really blew me away. As...
Michelle Turiano
May 9, 20162 min read
Resources for international students
*This post was written by Wook, a Master of Education student within the Department of Psychology and Education. For the past 10 years,...
Michelle Turiano
Dec 18, 20142 min read
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