January 2018

ISSUE 6 | JANUARY 2018 |

WITHIN THE ISSUE Note from the Res Life Office Residents Of CampusOne January Events Dear WiseOne Gallery January Campus Events Fun ONE Building Updates Reminders A Note from the GM

A NOTE FROM

THE RES LIFE OFFICE Resolution Revolution The New Year, New Me Hype Beast is about to come out of hibernation in a big way. Your Instagram feed will be flooded with gym selfies and #motivation posts.

Over 60% of New Year’s resolutions fail.

To be honest, transforming yourself is a lot pressure. In fact, the whole resolution premise is full of traps – over ambitious goals, built in procrastination.

In 2018, let’s revolutionize resolutions.

Instead, let’s focus on achievable goals and small sustainable changes. Let’s preemptively forgive ourselves for small side steps we take from our goals. Get more sleep. Add a weekly workout to your schedule. Challenge yourself to try something new. Eat at a new restaurant.

Even better, eat something new at your favorite restaurant. Don’t worry about completely reinventing yourself, aim to take incremental steps towards positive change. #newyearsmallsteps Desiree & Nick Residence Life Coordinators 2

Residents of CampusOne

Ezaan Ulhaq, a first-year student in the Rotman Commerce program at U of T, says the friends he’s made in CampusOne motivate him.

“I have pretty good friends here who keep me grounded and say ‘hey, it’s time to study’ so, I really rely on my friends that way,” Ulhaq says.

Name:

Ezaan Ulhaq

Ulhaq cares about his friends, but says staying on top of work is just as important.

School Year:

First Field of Study

Rotman Commerce

“Your first class is the day you start working,” he says. “Don’t leave anything behind; it happens today, or it just never happens. Stay on task and you’ll be fine.”

University or College:

University of Toronto

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WINTER WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

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Dear WiseONE Dear WiseONE, Final exams were a trip! The whole week after my last exam is just a blur of sleeping, napping, snacking, and Netflex-ing. I felt like a zombie. That was December; it’s January now. I’m recharged and ready to go back to school. But, I feel April on the horizon and I don’t want to go back to Final Exam Zombieland. Any tips on how to avoid this seemingly inevitable slide into burn out?

Sincerely, BRAINS!

visit, movies to watch, renovations to discuss. My schedule was packed.

But, in reality, it just never felt right.

Every time I tried, I got this pit in my stomach and I just couldn’t get the words out. I want to tell them. I don’t want to hide huge parts of my life from them. I guess there is always summer break.

Sincerely, The Parent Trap

Dear BRAINS!, The image of an over-caffeinated, stressed-out, and sleep-deprived student is normalized by your peers and in the media. It doesn’t have to be this way! I can guarantee that you will experience stress (probably a lot of it). But, you can get better at dealing with stress. Google and Buzzfeed articles would have you believe that self-care is all bubble baths and face masks. In actuality, activities like getting enough

the news. The University of Toronto’s Sexual and Gender Diversity Office (SGDO) suggests taking small steps, like coming out to a trusted friend, and setting aside time for a specific coming out conversation. That being said, there is no right or wrong way to come out!

Remember to be patient with yourself. Give yourself permission to take your time and feel comfortable with the situation. For inspiration, you can read the coming out stories of people

sleep, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular exercise are the cornerstones of self-care. Take care of your body and it will take care of you when the stress starts to pile up in April.

just like you at http://www.rucomingout.com.

Further support can be found at U of T’s SGDO, PFLAG Toronto, or your Don.

Dear WiseONE, I told myself that I would tell my parents that I was gay this break. I promised myself that I would. But, there were cookies to make, family to

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Dear Parent Trap, Coming out is not always easy, especially if you are worried about how your parents will react to

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Campus Events University of Toronto Wednesday, January 24th

Thursday, January 25th

Building Academic Resilience and Managing the Stress of Being a Student

Grad Escape: Games Night at Bampot House of Tea

5:15 pm – 6:45 pm

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Academic Success Centre

Student and Campus Community Development

Blackburn Room, 4th Floor, Robert Library

201 Harbord St

OCAD University Tuesday, January 16th

Wednesday, January 17th

Designing for Health, Wellness, Action, and Destigmatization

Hardcover Bookbinding

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Industrial Design

Zine Library Workshop Series

100 McCaul Street

113 McCaul Street

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CAMPUSONE IS A NON-SMOKING BUILDING. SMOKING OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED INSIDE THE BUILDING. WHEN CAUGHT, YOU WILL BE CHARGED A DEEP CLEANING FEE OF $250 AND YOUR GUARANTOR WILL BE CONTACTED. FURTHER CONSEQUENCES COULD INCLUDE EVICTION. SMOKING IS ALSO PROHIBITED WITHIN 9 METERS (30 FEET) OF AN ENTRANCE OR EXIT AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MOVE THE REQUIRED DISTANCE. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT QUITTING AND WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN CALL TORONTO HEALTH AT 416-338-7900. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT STOP WORKSHOPS. YOU CAN SPEAK TO A QUIT COACH AT THE SMOKER’S HELPLINE 1-877-513-5333. YOU CAN ALSO VISIT LEAVETHEPACKBEHIND.ORG.

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Fun ONE Name:

EscapeZone Address: 2nd Floor

388 Spadina Avenue Hours of Operation:

Sun – Thur: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm Fri – Sat: 2:00 pm – 12:00 am Student Price:

$22

Looking for a cool new place to close to home? This recommendation is so fun the hardest part is leaving!

EscapeZone is an escape room on the corner of Nassau Street and Sapdina Avenue (five minutes walking).

When you enter, you are put in a room and, with the help of your friends, must find your way out of the room before the time limit expires.

Don’t worry, you can still use the washroom during the game.

Many have tried, and many have failed so, if you’re interested visit their website and book a spot.

The building is open at 2:00 p.m. every day and closes at 11:00 p.m. except on Fridays and Saturdays, where it closes at midnight.

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Updates & Reminders Renewal Season is Almost Here!

It’s almost time to renew! You can stay in your same unit or change it up. Now is the perfect time to start having the conversation about living at CampusOne next year with your parents/guarantors.

If you have questions about renewal, talk to your Don or visit our 2nd floor Management Office today to speak to our Leasing Coordinators. Stay tuned for more information regarding the renewal process! #whereyouwanttolive

Lost and Found CampusOne’s Lost and Found is located at the 1st Floor Reception Desk. As part of our new procedure, please bring Photo ID to pick up any lost item.

Already several owners and items have been heartwarmingly reunited!

Unfortunately, some items have been left behind for weeks. Lost items will be donated to a new home after a month in the Lost and Found.

Some precious items (i.e. laptops, wallets, phones) will have an extended stay at the Lost and Found and will not be donated. If you have any questions about our Lost and Found or want to check for your lost item, please visit the 1st Floor Reception Desk.

Bike Room The wait is over! The Bike Room located in the basement is ready for use! To register your bike and gain access to the Bike Room, please visit the 1st Floor Reception Desk and bring the following items: 1.

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Your Bike A Valid Photo ID (Student ID works) Your Unit Number and Bedroom Letter Your Access Card

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A Note from the GM Happy New Year! I would like to welcome everyone back from what was hopefully a restorative break. Whether you traveled over the break or stayed in your CampusOne home, I sincerely hope you had the chance to recharge.

While we continue to have construction personnel in the building, we certainly have an end to the construction in sight. Yet, until that time, remember that the Laundry is Free.

We are excited for all of the opportunities and potential the New Year holds. I wish each and every one a happy, healthy, and successful 2018.

Simon Zarzour

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