CONNECT NOV 2023
8 Meet the Staff 10 Meet the staff 12 Wellness and self care 14 Coat 101 16 Sport activities at UofT 18 Book Recommendations 20 Spooky Stories 22 October Events 24
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3 Letter from Editor 4 Month in Review 6 Resident of the Month
Dear Reader, October has arrived, and with it, big changes around the city. The leaves are slowly turning red, the air is crisp, and CampusOne is alive with the spirit of autumn. In this month's newsletter, we have a lineup of exciting events and valuable resources to make your stay here even better. We've got you covered! As we embrace the beauty of October and the opportunities it brings, let's also take a moment to appreciate the bonds we're forming and the experiences we're creating together in our shared home. I hope this newsletter adds a touch of warmth to your October days. Wishing you a fantastic month ahead! Warm regards,
Carolina Arizmendi
Senior Don
carizmendi@studenthousing.com
MEET DEFNE
HELLO,
I AM DEFNE I AM
FROM ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE
RESIDENT OF THE MONTH
I STUDY
I WANT TO BE A
PYSCHOLOGY @ UOFT WITH A MINOR IN
CHILD
SOCIOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGIST I LIKE ICE-
SKATING AND GOING OUT
I ALSO LIKE READING, MY FAVORITE BOOKS ARE
NORMAL PEOPLE & THE WREN
I LOVE MEETING NEW
PEOPLE, IF WE SHARE
COMMON INTREST DONT
BE AFRAID TO SAY HI!!!
STAFF OF
THE MONTH
Security Guard From Ethiopia Been at Campus One for 4 years
Belay’s favorite food is chicken and rice If Belay could have any super power he would want to fly. To see whats different and to save money on flights Something Belay has always wanted to do is visit and hike the Rocky Mountains In Belay’s free time he goes to the gym, runs and sometimes cooks a variety of different kinds of food
Belay is an honest guy le who likes to help peop and loves campus one because its a very friendly and good working atmosphere His favourite restaurant in Toronto is a Greek restaurant called Papa Grill
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
SAD
Light therapy: Use a light-box to mimic natural sunlight exposure. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Stay physically exercise.
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Seek social support and stay connected with loved ones. Practice stress management techniques, like meditation or yoga.
MIDTERM MADNESS
STUDY SKILLS TO PAY THE BILLS
Outline your covered content By outliining topics and subtopics, you can understand the hierarchical relationship between various concepts, which can help in understanding the material more deeply.
Active recall Instead of passively reading material, actively test yourself on it. For example, after reading a section, close the book and try to recall the main points.
Spaced Repetition Instead of cramming, space out your study sessions over time. Reviewing material at increasing intervals helps reinforce long-term retention.
MIDTERM MADNESS
STUDY SKILLS TO PAY THE BILLS
Analogies and Real-life Applications Relate the material Pomodoro to something you Technique already know or to Study for 25 real-life situations to minutes and then enhance take a 5-minute understanding. break. Repeat. This can help maintain high levels of focus and give your brain time to rest and process.
Time Management Use calendars, todo lists, or apps to keep track of assignments, test dates, and study sessions.
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5. Art Gallary of Ontario
6. Hockey Hall of Fame
7. Graffiti Alley
8. The Rogers Centre
MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS New in November! The Killer Dir. David Fincher Release date: November 10th “Solitary, cold, methodical and unencumbered by scruples or regrets, a killer waits in the shadows, watching for his next target. Yet, the longer he waits, the more he thinks he's losing his mind, if not his cool.” : The Hunger Games: The Ballad of : : Songbirds and Snakes :
Dir. Francis Lawrence Release date: November 17th “64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute from District 12.”
Priscilla Dir. Sofia Coppola Release date: November 3rd “When teenager Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who's already a meteoric rock 'n' roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, and a gentle best friend.”
FALL MOVIES Romance
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) In the Mood for Love (2000) Starring: Noémie Merlant Starring: Tony Leung and Adèle Haenel
Horror
We need to talk about Kevin (2011) Starring: Tilda Swinton and Ezra Miller
Dead Poets Society (1989) Starring: Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke
The Sixth Sense (1999) Starring: Bruce Willis
Feel Good
Lady Bird (2017) Starring: Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf
Notting Hill (1999) Starring: Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts
Se7en (1995) Starring: Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman
Rushmore (1998) Starring: Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray
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Local Shops To Visit Blue Banana 250 Augusta Ave
What do they sell? Fun little trinkets and souvenirs, many of which are locally produced. A perfect place to find a small gift.
A&C Games 452 Spadina Ave
What do they sell? Video games, consoles, and accessories - both modern and retro.
Meeplemart 247 Spadina Ave
What do they sell? Board games, tabletop gaming equipment, modeling kits, and general hobbyist items.
Cozy Grotto 437 Spadina Ave
What do they sell? Adorable stuffed animals, and other cute accessories. Their stuffed animals are really soft too.
Just You Sarah and Tom 624 Bloor Street What do they sell? K-Pop music albums and merch. Be on the watch for K-Pop stans.
Mr. Pen
683 Bloor Street What do they sell? High quality Asian stationary such as mechanical pencils, pens, and notebooks.
Black Market 347 Queen St W
What do they sell? Used, vintage clothing. Great for broke college students who want to dress for less.
Sweet Magic 222 Spadina Ave
What do they sell? Imported treats and sweats, particularly East Asian candies.
Wilbe Bloomin 160 Baldwin Street
What do they sell? Plants and flowers. Get some plants to liven up your room, or get some flowers for that special someone.
Five Fantastic Facts Did you know that you don’t have any muscles in your hands? All the muscles that move your fingers are in your palms and arms!
A interesting fact about Toronto, is that it is one of the most multicultural cities on the planet, with 200+ unique cultures represented!
The combination of “?!” has a name, this set of punctuation is called an interrobang, and was coined in the 1960s as a way for advertisers to express emotion questions.
If you had to guess the most printed book in the world, you might guess the bible, but you’d be wrong. The IKEA catalog is the most printed book on the planet! If you are wondering how long it’ll take to die of sleep deprivation, studies have 10 days as the length before the dangerous downsides. So, maybe you should try to get some sleep.
Management: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Simon Zarzour - GM | szarzour@studenthousing.com Samantha Price - AGM | sprice @studenthousing.com Steven Voulgaris - AGM | svourgaris@studenthousing.com Jose Loinaz - LM | jloinaz@studenthousing.com Cristina Aranda - RLC | lsoto@studenthousing.com
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