By joining the School of the Environment (SoE) Second-Year Learning Community (SLC) you will be surrounded by a small community of second-year students who are learning to navigate their academic and co-curricular pathways to make the most of their experiences as an SoE student. The SLC program is designed to help you make the most out of your degree by engaging in various social, academic and professional development opportunities.
For more information about the School, visit the School of the Environment website.
Apply to a School of the Environment SLC
Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will open June 2, 2025 and close June 22, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered for a waitlist, pending space.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the SoE SLC you must be a second-year student enrolled in any of the following ENV programs:
- Environmental Science Major
- Environmental Studies Major
- Environmental Ethics Major
- Environment & Health Major
- Environment & Health Specialist
SLC Course Overview
Students in the School of the Environment SLC will meet bi-weekly for core sessions beginning the week of September 8, 2025, with informal hangouts offered in the alternate weeks.
Time: Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Your SLC Team
Department and Title: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and Associate Undergraduate Director, School of the Environment
How long have you worked for your current department and/or U of T: Four years
Your undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Double Major in Political Science and Media, Information & Technoculture at Western University
Hometown: London, Ontario
Why have you decided to serve as a faculty or staff advisor for a SLC: I really enjoy working with students and this seemed like another great way to do that!
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Get involved in in the UofT community - there are so many student groups to connect with and contribute to (there's even a student organization portal)
Hobby or interest: I have three young kids, so my hobbies end up being whatever they're into at any given moment!
Department and Title: School of the Environment, Undergraduate Administrator
How long have you worked for your current department and/or U of T: Four years at U of T; 7 months at SoE
Your undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Psychology and Environmental Studies, University of Toronto
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Why have you decided to serve as a faculty or staff advisor for a SLC: As an alumni and having worked with undergraduate students after the height of the pandemic, I know how hard it is to find a community and navigate such a large university. I am honoured and excited to serve as the staff advisor for the School's SLC to help second-year students build that needed community and source of support, promote resource- and opportunity-sharing within and outside of the School, and to help navigate our programs.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Reach out to your program administrators! Your College Registrar is your main contact for advising and support, but your program administrators will have more information on opportunities and supports related to your studies, advice on what courses you can take that pertain to your interests, and can connect you with the program's student association.
Hobby or interest: Reading and trying different cafes around the city!
Program: Neuroscience and Environmental Science Double Major, Psychology Minor
Year: Five
College: Woodsworth College
Hometown: Toronto, ON
An interesting fact: I work with wildlife and get to see cool-looking birds!
What do you like most about your studies: My favourite thing about Environmental Science is the variety of courses offered. I have the opportunity to take environmental courses that relate to physics, chemistry, biology and even social sciences. The opportunities are endless.
Hobby or interest: I love arts and crafts! I try to crochet as much as possible when I'm not studying. I also love pretending to be a tourist, and learn the history of my own city.
Program: Environmental Studies Major, Urban Studies Major, Philosophy Minor, Certificate in Sustainable Pathways
Year: Four
College: Trinity College
Hometown: Manila, Philippines
An interesting fact: I have been a Directioner since 2012. I can name any One Direction song in the first second!
Studies: I love how the classes are multidisciplinary! You get to learn about so many topics surrounding the environment and how they are intertwined with one another. I also love the many opportunities that U of T has to offer. For one, I took an ROP on Urban Rewilding with Prof. Brad Bass that helped me shape my understanding on applying environmental knowledge in real-world contexts.
Hobby or interest: Crocheting, playing the guitar, baking, cafe hopping, and going to concerts!