By joining the Psychology 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 a psychology 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.
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Apply to a Psychology SLC
Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will open June 2, 2025, and close June 22, 2025.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for the Psychology SLC you must be a second-year student enrolled in any of the following psychology undergraduate programs:
- Psychology Specialist (science program)
- Psychology Major (science program)
SLC Course Overview
Students in the Psychology SLC will meet bi-weekly for core sessions beginning the week of September 8, 2025, with informal hangouts offered in the alternate weeks.
Time: Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Your SLC Team
Department: Psychology
Title: Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: Nine
Undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Psychology Specialist, York University
Hometown: Brampton, ON
Why you decided to serve as a faculty advisor: The most rewarding part of my job is connecting with undergraduate students and helping them identify and develop meaningful skills that will benefit them in their academic and professional pursuits. This is a transformative time for them, and it can be very challenging. I certainly faced challenges as an undergraduate student and would have loved to have a community like this to seek guidance from.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Take this time to explore opportunities and figure out what you are passionate about. In my second year of undergraduate studies, I thought I knew exactly what career path I wanted to follow. I was wrong. I would not have figured that out had I not explored different options. And don’t doubt yourself! You might not reach every goal you set, but that’s part of the learning process.
Hobby or interest: Most of my free time is dedicated to my children. I love spending time with them and watching them grow. I also love learning, so I am very grateful to have a job that allows me to learn and share what I am learning with others.
Department: Psychology
Title: Undergraduate Program Manager
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: 25 years at UofT and almost 24 years at the Dept. of Psychology.
Undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Film Studies at University of Western Ontario and York University
Hometown: Born and raised in Mississauga; currently reside in Oakville.
Why you decided to serve as a staff advisor: Being the SLC Staff Advisor has been both a positive and an enjoyable experience. It is a wonderful way to connect with our second-year Psychology students in a smaller environment and on a more personal level.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Stay organized, seek help early, balance academics with personal life, and don't forget to have fun!
Hobby or interest: I am a big baseball fan!
Department: Psychology
Title: Undergraduate Administrator
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: 5 months for the current department, 1 month for the Undergrad Admin role within the same department, almost 10 years at UofT
Undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Human Bio & Cell and Systems Bio, University of Toronto
Hometown: Markham, ON
Why you decided to serve as a staff advisor: Have taken on the Undergraduate Administor role within the department, so wanted to get involved with SLC, also an opportunity for me to connect with the students as well.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: It's always good to plan ahead and think about your future, but it's also completely okay if your path changes along the way. University is just one chapter in a much bigger journey, and it’s normal to grow, explore new interests, and even shift direction as you go. What matters most is staying open to changes.
Hobby or interest: Lego and would love to travel more.
Program: Psychology Specialist (Awaiting approval from Psychology Research Specialist, and Cognitive Science Major)
Year: Three
College: Innis College
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea.
An interesting fact: I used to fry so many shrimp tempuras when I worked at a restaurant!
What do you enjoy most about your studies: I find the effect memory has on all levels of cognition fascinating. The more I read and learn, the more I recognize its importance. Memory science, and its outputs that address the problems we are all exposed to (e.g., amnesias, dementia, cognitive impairments), is something that I find exciting and wish to learn more about.
Hobby or interest: I enjoy travelling, going on walks, and thrifting. However, in my spare time, I often find myself watching Youtube videos.
Program: Psychology Major, Fundamental Genetics and its Applications Major, Immunology Minor, Business Fundamentals Certificate
Year: Four
College: Woodsworth College
Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
An interesting fact: A fun fact about me is that I have a running list of the best desserts in Toronto. I'm always on the lookout for new places to try and occasionally enjoy baking when I have time!
What do you like most about your studies: I'm passionate about exploring the fascinating intersection between nature and nurture, especially how both genetics and environment contribute to the development of various disorders.
Hobby or interest: Outside of academics, I love watching Formula 1, going on long walks (especially when the weather is nice!), and diving into a good book.