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Back to School 2010

Back to School 2010

Welcome to Ryerson University's Back to School Media Room, your online resource for all things Back to School. Here you will find tips for students and parents, back to school experts' contact information, announcements and photos. We will be updating content up until the start of classes, so please check back regularly.



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Ryerson students attempt to smash Guinness World Record in beatboxing August 30, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
Ryerson students attempt to smash Guinness World Record in beatboxing

Ryerson is ready to rock and bop to the funky sounds of... beatboxing!
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Orientation Week 2010

August 19, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE

Ryerson Orientation kicks into high gear as students head back to school
In just a few short weeks, Ryerson University will be a busy hive of activity as Ryerson's Orientation Team rolls out the welcome mat for some 6,300 first-year students with a week of fun-filled activities from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4...
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Back-to-School

July 23, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY

Gearing up to go back: Ryerson University experts offer tips on back-to-school
Students and faculty offer how-to's for new post-secondary students and parents on everything from designing your dorm room, to leaving home, to shopping and finances...
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Student to Student

Upper year Ryerson University students offer advice to new post-secondary students, based on first-hand experience.

RYERSON SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENTS TELL YOU HOW TO DORM-IT-YOURSELF Ryerson School of Interior Design students tell you how to dorm-it-yourself
It is possible to design your dorm room in a way that maximizes your (tiny) space and creates a comfortable oasis you can call home in the craziness that is university life.
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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL WARDROBE Make the most of your back-to-school wardrobe
The best part of back to school is shopping for your back-to-school wardrobe!
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STARTING YOUR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT Starting your post-secondary education off on the right foot
Starting college or university is an exciting new chapter in your life, but it can also leave you feeling a little nervous.
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TIPS FOR STUDENT JOB SEEKERS Tips for student job seekers
The reality is that most students need some sort of income while enrolled in post-secondary education.
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Faculty Tips

Ryerson University faculty members give expert advice to new post-secondary students and their parents on various back-to-school related themes.

HOW TO DEAL WITH LEAVING HOME

How to deal with leaving home
Moving away from home for the first time is an exciting prospect, but can be a little nervewracking as well.
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FINANCIAL TIPS FOR STUDENTS Financial tips for students
Start planning your finances early.
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MAKING THE MOST OF STUDENT LIFE Making the most of student life
Students that are more engaged in university life have been shown to be more satisfied with their university experience.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING TIPS Back-to-school shopping tips
How to find the best deals and stretch your back-to-school dollar further.
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TIPS FOR LEARNING SUCCESS Tips for learning success
Plan to be successful in your studies by going into the academic year with game plan.
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STUDENT TIPS TO STAYING HEALTHY Student tips to staying healthy
With all your newfound freedom, make sure you take care of yourself.
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SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS FOR STUDENTS Social media tips for students
Social media platforms can be wonderful resources for academic work, but make sure you're using them carefully and effectively.
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TIPS TO AVOID THE FRESHMAN 15 Tips to avoid Freshman 15
Late night cramming, new schedules and being responsible for your own meals can lead you down an unhealthy path.
> Read more... | Download PDF
HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY, PERFECTIONISM AND WORRY How to deal with anxiety, perfectionism and worry
Before you can take steps to reduce your anxiety, it is important to understand the nature of your discomfort.
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EMBRACING AND PRACTISING DIVERSITY Embracing and practising diversity
The City of Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
> Read more... | Download PDF
TIPS FOR A SAFE AND SECURE SCHOOL YEAR Tips for a safe and secure school year
You're more independent than ever before. Make sure you're making safe choices and decisions.
> Read more... | Download PDF
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Michael Forbes
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Office of Public Affairs
Office: 416-979-5000 x 4282
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Suelan Toye
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Office of Public Affairs
Office: 416-979-5000 x 7161
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Lauren Clegg
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Digital Media Zone
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