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ELP DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE APRIL 2011 Dear all, The snow is melting, temperatures are rising, love is in the air, which means only one thing: spring is around the corner in Toronto and here at the English Language Program. We would like to welcome you to another exciting issue of WOW! This is the Love & Food issue! On February 14th, students celebrated Valentine’s Day by sending postcards to their families and friends, some of which are featured in this issue. Students also explored the diverse cuisine of the city by reviewing some of
Toronto’s restaurants. Some students even brought types of food from their home countries to the ELP for their classmates to enjoy! After all, food is a sure way to someone’s heart. In this issue, students reflect on current pressing issues such as energy, euthanasia, women’s rights and obesity. Others offer accounts of their personal experiences and say their goodbyes. Make sure to view our activities calendar; with so many upcoming events, there is definitely something for everyone! As always, we would like to thank every instructor, staff and student who contributed to the magazine. We would also like to congratulate all of you who have been accepted into universities and colleges, you make us proud! Make sure to share your success stories with us, so you can inspire more students. All the best, Sherry Yuan Hunter Executive Director, English Language Program University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
Masthead
Tips from the Grammar Queen
GOING TO SCHOOL
Get to Know Your CAs. Guitar Club Photo Club
Did you know? CA stands for Cultural Assistant.
Sports Club
The Top 10 Places to Visit in Canada!
Did you know? Toronto is rated the 4th most liveable city in the world! (The Economist)
Turkish Cultural Day
Who wore it best?
Food Culture
Noah’s Pudding
For the Love of
Shopping
Fashion:
“And the best dressed award goes to”
Helen Mirren
Amy Adam
Natalie Portman
ROJA DESIGNS ELP grown Talent,
Areej Al Bukhari.
Focus on Korea
English Education In Korea
: a e r o K in n a i n o t n A Toro LP E n a f o Diary rea o K n i r e Teach by Anna Ngo
Messages from the Heart.
January 21st, 2011
VOLUNTEERING AT THE YONGE STREET MISSION
ST. LAWRENCE MARKET & HOT HOUSE CAFÉ
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Winter session highlight:
CAMPING at Wanakita
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Urban Culinary Adventurers
Taste of Toronto
by Cindy Zhou
THREE SWEET THINGS
1 2 3 Japan Fundraiser Bake Sale March 21st, 2011
Kyrgyzstan
The Tower Of Leander
Current Affairs
SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Traffic Problem in Istanbul
Current Affairs
Euthanasia for Survival
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International Women’s Day
We, the Women, of Saudi Arabia
Energy
TIPS ON NETWORKING Why is networking important? In society, networking is the best way to find a job or an internship. Your friend might suddenly have a job opportunity available and offered it to you, who knows! Networking is not compulsory, but definitely will be very helpful in life. The benefits of networking include meeting new prospects, getting new ideas and new insights, and more importantly developing contacts. People who know you personally are more likely to provide you with opportunities. Networking is developing relationships with people such as friends, colleagues, or maybe even random people you meet at a cocktail party! I am not great at networking, but I do know some important points: 1. Introduce yourself! Someone has to start the conversation, why not let it be you? 2. Engage in a conversation to make it interesting. Talk with people, ask questions, and not just talk by yourself. 3. Ask for contact information, such as business cards or e-mails. (Maybe even Facebook, the social network!) The last point is to follow up the next few days by sending e-mails to those people who met just to remind them of you, and remember to maintain a long-term relationship!
Obesity
How often respondents exercise 0%
Every day
17% 50% 33%
Once a week Once a month Very Rarely
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PAiNTBALL
Truth is stranger than fiction:
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
why the very best films are based on true stories
Great Classics that are “Based on a True Story” Apollo 13 (1995) Braveheart (1995) Chariots of Fire (1981) Erin Brockovich (2000) The Great Escape (1963) The Hiding Place (1975) Hotel Rwanda (2004) Out of Africa (1985) Patch Adams (1998) Schindler’s List (1993) The Ten Commandments (1956!) Titanic (1997)
27 Dresses
Alice in Wonderland
Terry Fox: A Canadian hero
The Music In My Life
Social Activities Calendar—April & May
THE AUTO SHOW
HONEYMOON DREAM HOUSE
My Dear Friends.
♼
Aoi Teragishi
Memories Get your friends and instructors to autograph your issue!