By joining the Economics 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 economics 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.
It's recommended that Economics SLC students enrol in at least 2.0 credits from ECO200Y1, ECO206Y1, ECO202Y1, ECO208Y1, ECO220Y1, ECO227Y1, STA237H1 and STA238H1, STA247H1 and STA248H1, STA257H1 and STA261H1.
For more information about Economics, visit the Economics website.
Apply to an Economics 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 Economics SLC you must be a second-year student enrolled in the following economics programs:
- Economics Major (arts program)
SLC Course Overview
Students in the Economics SLC will meet bi-weekly for core sessions beginning the week of September 8, 2025, with informal hangouts offered in the alternate weeks.
Time: Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Your SLC Team
Department: Economics
Title: Assistant professor, teaching stream
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: Five years
Undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Economics and Political Science, University of Edinburgh
Hometown: Moscow
Why you decided to serve as a faculty advisor: I usually teach large numbers of students, and becoming a faculty advisor gives me a chance to get to know some of them better and support them more personally during an important year in their academic career.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Be consistent with your work, come to office hours even when nothing is “wrong,” and try to take at least one course each term that you genuinely enjoy.
Hobby or interest: Singing
Department: Economics
Title: Undergraduate administrator
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: Six
Hometown: Hong Kong and Toronto
Why you decided to serve as a staff advisor: I decided to serve as a staff advisor because I hope to provide guidance and support to students navigating their academic journey.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Take a moment to reflect on your experiences during your first year. Consider what worked well for you and what areas you'd like to improve. Reflecting on your past experiences can help you set goals and make adjustments for your second year.
Hobby or interest: Outside of work I enjoy cooking and experimenting with new recipes.
Program: Economics Specialist and Cognitive Science Major
Year: Three
College: University College
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkiye
An interesting fact: I competed in the European Fencing Championship.
What do you enjoy most about your studies: I like that my studies open up so many possibilities.
Hobby or interest: I enjoy travelling and baking.
Program: Economics Major, Mathematics Major, Statistics Minor
Year: Three
College: Woodsworth College
Hometown: Bangalore, India
An interesting fact:I can speak 6 languages.
What do you enjoy most about your studies: Economics provides a structured way to understand complex real-world problems. I especially like analyzing how individual decisions interact with broader market and policy dynamics. It’s rewarding to apply theory to real situations, like inflation or market behaviour, and see the connections come to life.
Hobby or Interest: Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis and going to the gym, which helps me stay active and focused. I’m also passionate about community initiatives. Recently, I helped distribute a children’s book on waste segregation and raised funds to install dustbins in public schools. In my free time, I like exploring finance news and keeping up with market trends.