Tabula Rasa - Orientation Week 2012
Hello and welcome to Trinity College Orientation Week 2012! We hope that you are as excited about Frosh Week as we are and look forward to meeting you in September. Frosh week begins Monday September 3rd and ends Sunday September 9th and is organized by students for students.
Registration will begin on Monday July 23rd and will ensure a spot in all our Frosh week activities and an early move-in on September 3rd for resident students. Please check the registration page for more details.
If you are a non-resident student, you have the opportunity to stay on residence for Frosh Week and bunk with a resident buddy. If you are a non-resident student interested in this program, or a resident student interested in hosting, please check out our hosting page.
Frosh Week is a new and exciting time for incoming students, as it is your first opportunity to become acquainted with both the Trinity and Toronto communities. From fireworks, to academic seminars, graffiti parties, to student life workshops, parades, tours, camps, and so much more, Frosh Week will be your opportunity to learn why people get so excited about Trinity, all the while making lifelong friends. It is for this reason why the ‘theme’ of the week is tabula rasa (or for the English people out there: “slate erased”). We want Frosh Week to be your opportunity to shed past stereotypes and inhibitions so that you can carve out your own niche in the Trinity community. Also, it’s latin - did you expect anything less at Trinity?
Stay tuned for more details!
The History of Trinity College
Trinity College is a small academic college with a long and illustrious history within the University of Toronto, the largest university in Canada.
Trinity was founded in 1851 by the venerable John Strachan, the first Anglican Bishop of Toronto. Strachan had arrived in 1799 in Upper Canada as a teacher and established his first school at Cornwall. In 1827 he obtained a royal charter for the University of King’s College at York (Toronto), an Anglican school, which admitted its first students in 1843. Despite Strachan's strong opposition to the move, on January 1, 1850 King’s College became the secular University of Toronto. Gravely disappointed, he turned his attention to establishing yet another university, Trinity College, which would keep the Anglican tradition he sought to maintain. The college opened its doors on the 30th of April 1851.
Trinity College admitted its first students at a new building designed by Kivas Tully on Queen Street West on January 15, 1852. The first class consisted of fifteen divinity students, four students in Arts, and some students in Medicine. On July 16 of the same year, Queen Victoria granted Trinity College a royal charter.
During its first fifty years the College was one of the most important degree-granting institutions in Canada and its graduates in Arts, Divinity, Medicine, Law, and Music (the College also granted some degrees in Pharmacy and Dentistry) were substantial contributors to society in Canada, the United States, England, and other parts of the world. The first female student was admitted in 1883, and in 1888 Trinity established St. Hilda's College for women at 48 Euclid Street with Miss Ellen Patteson as principal, putting the College in the forefront of the movement for female higher education. St. Hilda’s had 2 students in residence.
In 1904 the College joined the University of Toronto, relinquishing its rights to grant degrees in any faculty other than Divinity. Its Faculty of Arts became part of what is now known as the Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Toronto, though the College continued to have exclusive responsibility for certain “College subjects” until 1974. Though part of the University of Toronto, Trinity College retained its distinctive character and many independent features, including its charter, governing bodies, administration, and control over its budget, endowment, and maintenance. It now has about 1,850 undergraduate students in Arts and Science and about 140 who study at the Master's level and beyond in its Faculty of Divinity. Sports, a debating society (the Trinity College Literary Institute is the oldest university debating society in Canada), and dramatics (many well-know actors did their studies at Trinity) are among the many activities Trinity students are known for. Nearly forty of the College's students have become Rhodes Scholars.
Trinity moved to the University of Toronto St. George campus in 1925, occupying new buildings that were modeled on the old ones, at a choice location close to the other colleges, libraries, and teaching departments of the University. The college was supposed to be built from Hoskin Avenue all the way north to Bloor Street. Unfortunately, due to lack of funds after the First World War, only the Hoskin façade was constructed at the time. Students lived at Trinity House, close to where Robarts Library is today. The new St. Hilda's College building opened in 1938 on Devonshire Place after several moves along Shaw Street and St. George Street. In 1942, the construction of the East and West wings of Trinity proper was completed—this includes Strachan Hall, Owen House, Whittaker House, Henderson Tower, and Welch House. The chapel was completed in 1955 and was one of the final works of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, better known for his design of the United Kingdom’s red telephone boxes. The north-east wing of Trinity was built in 1955 and incorporates Body House. In 1963 the quadrangle was completed with the construction of north-west wing finally incorporating Cosgrave House. The Gerald Larkin Building was finished in 1961, and the George Ignatieff Theatre in 1979. The University of Toronto's Munk Centre for International Studies at Trinity College opened in 2000; the Munk Centre is located in three beautifully renovated historic buildings, one of which houses Trinity's John W. Graham Library. The library, whose collection was formerly housed in Trinity’s basement, has roots dating back to John Strachan, and has books from all disciplines, specializing in International Relations and Theology.
A new era began for the college in 1974 when a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the University, allowing Trinity to expand its academic program beyond its traditional courses in the humanities. New interdisciplinary programs of study were begun at the College; the first was in International Relations and it has become one of the largest in the University. The other college interdisciplinary programs are Ethics, Society and Law; and Immunology.
And the rest is history.
Registration Information
How?
Online: Students can register online by clicking here. The link will take you to a secure registration and payment page. You can still register online even if you do not want to pay online; in fact, this is encouraged. Registering online will allow us more time to organize the groups and non-res/residence pairing (see “Letter form Non-Residence Coordinators” for more info regarding res/non-res hosting). If you choose to register online but do not wish to make an online payment, you can bring cash or a cheque to the first day of Orientation Week. Another option is to mail your cheque in after registering online.
Mail-In:
An online PDF of the Registration form is also available here.
A hard copy of the registration form and waiver can be found in the package you received. An electronic version of these files is available on the USB stick as well for printing.
Please complete the registration page with the appropriate information as well as the student waiver and mail the completed documents addressed to Trinity College Orientation Committee at Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1H8. Note that if you are registering by mail, your envelope must be post-marked with a date.
How Much?
Registration costs are based on when you sign up to be part of the week. A list of the dates and prices can be found on the table below.
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Early Bird |
July 23th-July 30th |
$110 |
Standard |
July 31st – August 31st |
$130 |
Day Of |
September 3rd |
$150 |
Payment?
Credit Card/Debit: Pay conveniently online! (Note: we will not be accepting debit payments on the first day of Frosh Week)
Cheque/Money Order: Send your cheque/money order (made payable to the “Trinity College Orientation Committee”) by mail to Trinity College (at 6 Hoskin Ave. Toronto, ON, M5S 1H8) prior to Frosh Week, or bring it with you on the first day of Frosh Week.
Cash: Come to the Trinity College Porter's Lodge during business hours (9-1, 2-5) on a weekday prior to Frosh Week to pay by cash. If you are paying by debit card, you must go to the Trinity College Bursar's Office during business hours (9-1, 2-5). Please ensure that you leave your full name and registration number. Alternatively you can bring your cash on the first day of Frosh Week.
Orientation Week ensures that everyone who wants to attend is given the opportunity to do so. There is a bursary available for incoming students who require financial assistance, so we encourage you to contact the Dean’s office at deanofstudents@trinity.utoronto.ca or (416)-978-3612 should you require it.
Hosting Information
A great way to begin your undergrad is to participate in Trinity’s Non-Res Hosting Program during Frosh Week. Designed as an opportunity to get non-res and resident students more involved with one another, non-res hosting is an opportunity to sign up for what is essentially a week-long roommate. Over the summer, Frosh Week coordinators will be working hard to pair together students with similar interests during Frosh Week, with the hopes of creating long-lasting friendships for all the students who choose to be involved. Upon arriving at Trinity, students will be assigned their pairing and share their room with another Frosh! Basically, hosting offers you a default buddy for the week, someone who is guaranteed to be in your Frosh Group for the week’s activities, and who will hopefully make those first few days a little less awkward!
Rooming with a Res Kid
Rooming with a resident student during Frosh Week is a fun and invaluable thing to do. Not only will you assure yourself of a companion and friend during Frosh Week, but also you will spare yourself the commute to and from campus everyday and allow yourself to truly engage in Frosh Week and in Trinity College. Spending the week in residence will help you feel confident about being on Trinity campus throughout the year. If you would like to spend the week in residence, the process is very simple:
1) Check the “I would like to participate in Non-Res Hosting” button on your registration form;
2) Complete a quick survey designed to gauge your activity during Frosh Week – you can find it at froshweek.trinlife.org;
3) Eagerly await more information regarding your pairing come Frosh Week! Easy, right?
Then it’s time to get down to business! You will arrive on campus on September 3rd with all the clothes, toiletries and other items you will need for the week. You must be sure to bring everything you feel that you will need with you, including something to sleep on (sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, etc.)! You will have access to bathroom facilities all week, and will eat in the dining hall. Your resident host may choose to give you a key to his or her room during the week. If not you will have to be sure to make arrangements with your host every night, since you will not be able to access your host's room or the residence without him or her. While you are staying in your host's room you will be expected to be respectful of your host's will and property. Remember that they are doing you a great kindness by taking you in for the week, and treat them as you would like to be treated if you were doing the same. At the end of the week, or perhaps sooner depending on your preference or your host's, you will pack up your stuff and return home to turn your attention to the school year. That's all there is to it! Having said this, agreeing to room on campus for the week is not an irrevocable decision. If at any point you change your mind about your desire to stay on campus or are uncomfortable with your rooming situation, you may feel free to speak to any of your frosh leaders or executives who will pass the message along to your Non-Res Coordinators, Lex and Andrew, and they will do what they can to address your situation.
Still have questions about Non-Res Hosting? Write to trin.frosh2012@gmail.com addressing either Lex or Andrew.
On Hosting a Non-Res Student in your room
Hosting a non-resident student during Frosh Week is a fun and invaluable thing to do. You’ll build a close friendship during the week with an individual that knows the city well and you will be really helping out a student who would otherwise have to commute to and from campus every day. You will allow them to truly engage in Frosh Week and in Trinity College! If you would like to spend the week in residence, the process is very simple:
1) Check the “I would like to participate in Non-Res Hosting” button on your registration form;
2) Complete a quick survey designed to gauge your activity during Frosh Week – you can find it at froshweek.trinlife.org;
3) Eagerly await more information regarding your pairing come Frosh Week! Easy, right?
Then it’s time to get down to business! On September 5th, after you have moved into your new room for the year, anon-res pairing will show up to leave their things in your room just before the day’s activities begin. In committing to anon-res roommate, all you are expected to do is offer a little floor space where your pairing can sleep. They will bring everything else they need for the week. Once your pairing has moved in, it is up to you whether you are more comfortable giving your new roommate a key or your phone number to allow for access to their stuff throughout the day, and of course at night to sleep. While you are hosting a non-res, they have been instructed to be respectful of your will and property. You are doing you a great kindness by taking them in for the week, and should treat you as they would like to be treated if they were doing the same. At the end of the week, or perhaps sooner depending on your preference or your hostee’s, they will pack up their stuff and return home to turn their attention to the school year. That's all there is to it! Having said this, agreeing to be a host room on campus for the week is not an irrevocable decision. If at any point you change your mind about your desire to host a non-res student or are uncomfortable with your rooming situation, you may feel free to speak to any of your frosh leaders or executives who will pass the message along to your Non-Res Coordinators, Lex and Andrew, and they will do what they can to address your situation.
Still have questions about Non-Res Hosting? Write to trin.frosh2012@gmail.com, addressing either Lex or Andrew.
Hostings FAQ
1) What if I don’t like my pairing?
Well, make sure you’ve given them a chance first, but if it really turns out that we’ve made a troublesome pair, let us know! There are always options for a switch, and we really don’t want anyone feeling uncomfortable in the situation!
2) I’m in a double room; will we be hosting two non-res? If you are in a double room, and both students sign up for Non-Res Hosting, you will receive an email asking if you are comfortable hosting two students. If you think this might be an issue, let us know, and we will ensure your room only hosts one non-res student.
3) I’m a non-res; what kind of things will I need when I get to my host’s room?
Non-Res students are expected to bring everything they will need with them. You can expect to be sleeping on the floor, so bring your bedding and a comfy pillow. That being said, try to respect the fact that someone has just given you a place to stay and keep your stuff clean and out of the way during the day time!
4) If I already know a student living in res/off-res, can we be paired together?
Yes! This is obviously the best case scenario. If you already know someone you would like to be paired with, indicate it in the Other Comments section of the survey!
5) Will the pairing mean I have to spend all my time with the individual I’m rooming with?
Not at all! The room pairing is just for sleeping arrangements. Obviously, you are free to meet with any and all friends you make during Frosh Week!
6) This survey I have to fill out, will it have an impact on my residence for the rest of the year?
Absolutely not! The survey is EXCLUSIVELY for your predicted lifestyle during Frosh Week! If you are typically quiet but plan on partying hard during Frosh, let us know! It will in no way affect your residence after Frosh Week but it will ensure that we match people that are compatible.
A Letter from the Non-Residence Coordinators
Hey 1T6! I’m Lex and I’m one of your Non-Res Co-ordinators for Frosh Week! I’m really excited to share all that Trin has with you, and especially to give you the non-res take on things. We understand that some of you will commute locally and others from around the GTA, and so over the summer, we hope to be able to meet some of you, and for you to meet each other, at meet-up events around the city. No matter where you’re living though, come to frosh week! Request placement with a resident, pack crazy AND classy clothes, and get excited to see what’s in store for you! |
Hi guys! My name is Andrew Ilkay, and I’m one your non-resident coordinators this Frosh Week! So if you aren’t living on res come this September, it’s my job to make sure that you still have a fantastic Frosh Week. In the weeks before my Frosh Week, I was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy it because I was living off-res, a sentiment I know some of you share. Rest assured though, that’s not true at all! I had the time of my life during Frosh Week, and so can you. We’ve got a great exec this year, all of whom are committed to making sure that you guys have the best time that you possibly can. I look forward to meeting you all in September! |
In addition to making Orientation Week inviting and fun for non-resident students, we will be having meetings for all incoming students in Toronto over the summer to get to know each other. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your new subway buddy! Non-resident and resident students are invited. Please check Facebook and the Welcome page for upcoming dates in your neighbourhood.
A great way to begin your undergrad is to participate in Trinity’s Non-Res Hosting Program during Frosh Week. Designed as an opportunity to get non-res and resident students more involved with one another, non-res hosting is an opportunity to sign up for what is essentially a week-long roommate. Over the summer, we will work hard to pair together students with similar interests during Frosh Week, with the hopes of creating long-lasting friendships for all the students who choose to be involved. Upon arriving at Trinity, students will be assigned their pairing and share their room with another Frosh! Basically, hosting offers you a default buddy for the week, someone who is guaranteed to be in your Frosh Group for the week’s activities, and who will hopefully make those first few days a little less awkward! Make sure to register for Frosh Week, and fill out the hosting survey online to participate.
Keep posted on our Facebook (/TrinityCollegeuoftFroshWeek2012) and on our website (froshweek.trinlife.org) for locations for our meet-ups!
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Life at Trin
Starting life at university can be a daunting and overwhelming step, but at Trinity we pride ourselves on having an incredible support system. From the administration to your peers, everyone is here to help you succeed both academically and through extra-curriculars.
On this page you will find several documents that act as a sort of “Guide to Trin” that will offer suggestions on how you can fully take advantage of the Trinity experience and succeed.
The first document is truly the handbook of Trinity. Within its pages it has everything you ever needed to know about the nuanced traditions of Trinity, how our meal system works, who in the Trinity administration can you contact for support, and so much more. The second document is a brief description of some of the clubs that you might want to get involved with while at Trinity. The third document the annotated academic presentation offered by the Registrar’s office at the summer academic seminars.
As a part of the Orientation Week, we are also running a blog where Trinity students write about life at Trinity and what to expect in the coming months!
Happy reading!
Your First Assigned Readings
An International Student’s Guide to Canada
When I first landed in Toronto, I came with the perfunctory knowledge about Canada, borne out of watching too many American TV shows – in other words, stereotypes. Having just toured the beautiful Canadian Rockies (and excitedly taking pictures with an actual mounty!) I was ready to immerse myself in this fascinating place. But it does take time to get used to the country and its colloquial terms. Here’s an attempt to ease the transition for the international students of 1T6 with a quick summary of Canadian quirks.
1) The Weather
One of the truer Canadian stereotype is that it is always cold during the academic year. You may have figured that one out by the mere but ominous fact that “Spring” semester is “Winter” semester here. If you are from the tropical parts of the globe, don’t be surprised if your friends give you odd looks for wearing mittens, scarves and heavy coats while they don significantly less. However, reports (and experience) show that winters in Toronto are getting milder ever year – while summers are getting hotter.
2) The Money
Barney Stinson once claimed that he didn’t know what board game Canadian money came from. While he ponders that mystery, you may wonder what people are referring to when they speak of “loonies” and “toonies” (no, it has nothing to do with the looney toons). To put your mind at ease, a loonie is a 1 dollar coin and a toonie is a 2 dollar coin.
3) Tim Horton’s
Many Canadians debate about what they think the Canadian identity is. Their answers may differ, but if there’s one entity that is truly a Canadian landmark it is Tim Horton’s, the Canadian equivalent to Starbucks, which you will frequent for those late night caffeine runs. But alas, even here you may face some incredulity at the phrases being used. For example, a double double refers to two parts cream and two parts sugar in your coffee. And “timbits” are delicious doughnut holes which will definitely contribute to the dreaded freshman 15 – you cannot escape them, nor should you want to (the timbits I mean).
4) Colloquial terms
Every country has an affinity for its own special words for special things and Canada is no different. To save you the repeated “Umm what does that mean”, here’s a list of them– and don’t try figuring out what the words represent, you WILL fail.
- Mounties: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Toque: A knit cap worn in winter
- Chesterfield: A sofa
- Two-Four: A euphemism for a case of twenty-four beers
- Mickey: A flask sized bottle of hard liquor (I told you not to try guessing).
- Hydro: It refers to ELECTRICITY not water, specially used by people in provinces where hydro-electricity is used.
- Beaver Tail: It’s a dessert, which is NOT made of anything beaver-like – except its shape.
- Eh: A suffix some Canadians add to the ends of sentences, similar in meaning to “don't you think" or "right?” or “I know, eh?”
There are also some words that YOU may use but nobody here does.
- The Loo: It’s a washroom in Canada
- Soda/soft drink: It’s just pop here.
Having taken you through the basic new and confusing terms, Toronto is like any big city where it isn’t so difficult to adjust. The people are nice (that stereotype is also true!), the food is varied and delicious, the shopping is extensive. Toronto is an extension of UofT itself - there are so many varied opportunities here that you will definitely find your niche, and once you get past the initial settling in phase, the welcoming atmosphere around you is bound to make you feel at home. Welcome to Trinity, UofT, Toronto and Canada!
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is attendance at Frosh Week mandatory?
Attendance to Frosh Week is not mandatory, but highly encouraged. Frosh Week lets you get a jump start in developing strong friendships before classes begin. You’ll also get an opportunity to learn about where you will be spending the next 4 years!
2) When is Frosh Week?
Frosh Week is set to start on Monday, September 3rd and will run until Sunday, September 9th. Move-in is scheduled to begin at 9 AM on September 3rd, and many of the Frosh Leaders will be there to help bring your belongings up to your room. Furthermore, a breakdown of each day can be found here on the Orientation Week website under the subheading of ‘Schedule’ with more to be revealed as the summer unfolds.
3) How do I get to Frosh Week?
Frosh Week will take place at the University of Trinity College. We are located at 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Events will also take place St. Hilda’s College, located at 44 Devonshire Place.
4) Are there any sorts of hazing or initiation ceremonies at Frosh Week?
Frosh is no way, shape or form a “hazing" activity. With over 80 trained leaders and organizers, you can be fully assured that your safety and well-being are among our top concerns. Anything remotely close to hazing will not be tolerated at Trinity College.
5) How do I pay for Frosh Week? To whom do I make out my cheque?
To register for Frosh Week, follow the registration button on the bottom left. You can make payments via credit card and debit card. However, if you do not have access to a computer, you may mail us a cheque made payable to Trinity College Orientation Committee to 6 Hoskin Ave. Toronto, ON, M5S-1H8. Late-registration cash payments will also accepted on the first day of Frosh Week.
6) What if I can’t afford the registration fee?
Frosh Week ensures that everyone who wants to attend Frosh Week is given the opportunity to do so. We encourage you to contact the Dean of Students’ office at deanofstudents@trinity.utoronto.ca or (416) 978-3612 should you require financial assistance.
7) What is included in my registration fee?
By registering, you will receive a Frosh Kit on the first day of Orientation. Without giving too much away, it is essentially a bag full of goodies. Also, full meals will be provided each day, including a vegetarian, Halal, and vegan option. Aside from this, your registration fee will cover access to every Trinity event that is planned throughout the week.
8) I’m a transfer/exchange student; can I still attend Frosh Week?
Yes, of course you can! Just be sure to register!
9) Can I arrive late in the week and still register for Frosh Week?
You most certainly can! Email us at trin.frosh2012@gmail.com and let us know of your arrangements. We will be sure to do all we can to accommodate your needs!
10) If I am living in residence, will I be moving into the same room I’ll be living in all year?
Yes (Unless you are a Non-Resident Student).
11) What kind of social events can I expect at Frosh Week?
You can expect some excellent nightly parties like the Graffiti Party, Garden Party and the always-popular Toga Party! We also have activities planned at a camp just outside Toronto. Our schedule is jam-packed get you familiar with U of T as a whole, as well as some things Trinity College has to offer. There will be a lot of social activities because we want you to feel comfortable with your peers, as well as ease your integration into the Trinity community.
12.Why do I need Semi-Formal wear?
Because Trinity College hosts some of the most extravagant dinners! Aside from daytime events, there will be 2 semi-formal dinners: one before your inauguration into the college (also known as Matriculation), and a dinner with the Dean. Just to stress this further, we mean semi-formal - no prom dresses ladies, and men, keep your tuxes in the closet for events later on in the year. More detailed descriptions on what exactly to wear will be found on the Trinity Orientation Week website. Although semi-formal wear is highly recommended, it is not required. As a rule of thumb, stay away from jeans and sneakers.
13) Is Frosh Week just a bunch of parties?
Not at all! In addition to making friends and having fun, this is your chance to get acquainted with U of T. It is an excellent opportunity to meet upper-year students who can share their experiences with you and give you an idea of what university life is really like. We also have Educational Sessions scheduled into our week. These sessions will give you hints on things such as: how to make the most of this campus’ resources and services and how to settle into the university-level education you are about to embark upon. Apart from the academic sessions, there will be some seminars and programs detailing how to socially settle into the University lifestyle. Our primary goal is to help you integrate into the Trinity community. In addition, we also want to introduce you to the city of Toronto and all the places Trinity students love to hangout!
14) What if I am not in the mood to attend a party? Is there something else I can do?
Of course! There will ALWAYS be ‘alternative programming’ offered throughout Frosh Week, particularly during major parties. Be sure to read your itinerary carefully, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask one of the many Frosh Leaders floating about!
15) How is Frosh Week structured? Will I get free time?
When you arrive at Trinity College and formally receive your frosh kit, you will be given a detailed hour-by-hour itinerary. Few of Frosh Week’s activities are mandatory (these will be specified). However, it is highly encouraged that you attend all the events, as we have set them up in a manner such that they will be valuable in helping you become part of the Trinity community. There will be down time to let you relax for a bit, as well as give you more than enough time to get ready for the semi-formal events.
16) Is Alcohol consumption allowed at Frosh Week?
Alcohol consumption will be allowed at a few licensed events, provided you are of legal age (19+ in Ontario). Alcohol laws will be strictly enforced. If you are “underage” or don’t drink, don’t worry, we have a few surprises in store for you! We’ve spent a long time planning ways that we can have fun without alcohol.
17) What if I am a non-resident student who feels uncomfortable with their host-resident or vice-versa?
If at any time you feel uncomfortable with your host-resident roommate, be sure to contact your Non-Resident Coordinators. If you can’t get in touch with your Non-Resident Coordinators then contact any of the many Frosh Leaders and they will be able to help you.
18) I’m a commuting Non-Resident students and I notice that the events are ending late, is there some way I can safely get to the subway?
At late-night events, the Frosh Leaders will be walking groups of commuter students to the subway at set times. Be sure to keep in touch with your Non-Res coordinators to find out more details when Frosh Week begins.
19) If I am a Non-Resident student, is there a place I can leave my belongings?
Non-Res who choose to stay with a host-resident may leave their belongings in their host-resident’s room. So long as you register in advance, we will ensure you are in contact with each other prior to your arrival at Trinity College. If you are not staying on residence, you may leave your belongings in a designated area. More information will be provided on the first day of Frosh Week.
We hope these F.A.Q.’s have answered most of your questions. If not, please don’t hesitate to contact Frosh Week at trin.frosh2012@gmail.com. We’ll be more than happy to answer any of your questions, comments or concerns!
Meet the Exec
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Hello 1T6! I am the event co-ordinator for the first night's festivities of this orientation week. The rest of the year I'll be serving as the TCM's Secretary and a House Leader for the Lit, and I shall be more than willing to answer all questions concerning Trinity's history or traditions. |
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I am from Vancouver, and went to boarding school in a small town on Vancouver Island, so coming to a big city like Toronto was an adjustment. I am hoping to get my masters in education, and become an elementary school teacher. Also I love the Canucks! |
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After moving from Ottawa to Toronto I have been splitting my time between working with Free with Children and working to start a career in fashion. Currently I am working as an intern stylist at Joe Fresh and doing freelance on the side for various publications, all of this to say your program doesn’t have to define you, just take the time to do what you love! |
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An avid pianist and actor, Bryn is the past and present Co-President of the Trinity College Dramatic Society, as well as past President of the Trinity College Volunteer Society. He currently does research at the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, so if you have any questions about space or the arts, don’t hesitate to ask him. Also he loves puppies. |
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I'm from India. I like food and Hogwarts. *insert witty sentence about myself which none of you will remember* |
19 year old musical theatre addict with a bug for travelling; I currently work as a camp counselor but spend most of my time daydreaming about England. I am a Starbucks and Froyo addict and worship Julie Andrews and Elton John. |
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Patrick Andison, Events & Technical Coordinator
Donald Belfon, Photography 
Anthony Botelho, Treasurer
Nick Chong, Security 
Katie Dunlop, Co-Chair 
Craig Gilchrist, Head Frosh Leader
Katherine Hales, Sponsorship Coordinator 
Victoria Hoffman, Communications Coordinator 
Christopher Hogendoorn, Events Coordinator 
Jenny Holobow, Logistics Coordinator 
Andrew Ilkay, Nonresident Coordinator 
Emily Jennings, Co-Chair
Annie Lewis, Sponsorship Coordinator 
Sammy Lau, Website Designer & Coordinator
Calvin Mitchell, Events Coordinator
Kate Motluk, Registration Coordinator
Bryn Orth-Lashley, Co-Chair
Jessie Potter, Events Coordinator
Patrick Quinton-Brown, Media Coordinator 
Aditi Ratho, International Students Coordinator 
Allison Spiegel, Head Frosh Leader
Alexandra (Lex) Sundarsingh, Nonresident Coordinator 
Patrick Treacy, HistorianContact Us
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