Author: Michelle Bonsu

First Year, Psychology

“What do you want to be remembered for when you’re gone?”

“A chess legend.”

 Second Year – Chemistry

“Now I’m taking the course JCP221, right? And the prof always trolls us like first in the beginning of the semester, he said that in the test, you will have two questions. But one question will be in seven parts.”

“So did he actually do it?”

“I don’t know. Midterm’s next week.”

First Year, Art and Art History

“What’s the most emotional experience you’ve had at UTM?”

“Some assignments pile up on each other and it’s really overwhelming, especially coming out of high school. It was a really big change–the work ethics.”

First Year – Psychology

“What’s your favourite thing about UTM right now?”

“In general, I just feel like I’m at home.”

Second Year – Psychology + Second Year – Psychology

“Since you’re now in second year, what would you like to say to your younger selves?”

“Don’t slack off. Remember to eat.”

“The books! The books!”

First Year, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics

“What has been the greatest adventure of your life?”

“Um…falling in love.”

Fourth Year – Biology and Psychology

“First year, when I came [here], I enjoyed it a lot because I had my roommates… I enjoyed meeting new people but after a while it seemed too much. People were really standoffish after a while, you know. It’s a little different back home.”

“Is there a moment in UTM that stood out to you?”

“I keep thinking about frosh. I think my best year was first year.”

First Year – Psychology + First Year – Psychology

“What’s your favourite thing about her?”

“I guess it’s the way that she carries out her day-to-day living. It’s kind of motivating and kind of helps me idealize what I would like to do with myself.”

“I like that he really loves animals. He’s really nice to our fish.”

“So it’s like your mutual pet?”

“He’s our baby. His name is Wally.” [laughs]

First Year, Visual Studies

“If you had only one more year to live, what would you try to accomplish?”

“Get married and have a child. [laughs] Okay, maybe not have a child, but get married.”

First Year, Psychology

“I have no idea what I’m doing after graduating because a Psychology degree is kinda common. I just don’t know what job is there that’s available for [someone with a] Psychology degree other than going for masters or PhD… or going to med school. So I don’t know what to do.”