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Students share their excitement as they make TMU home

More than 1,000 students welcomed during residence move-in day
September 01, 2022
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TMU is back to a full residence experience, once again offering students the opportunity to build meaningful friendships and connections. First-year student Nayla Haswell shares her excitement with us on move-in day. Photo credit: Alyssa Katherine Faoro

This past Sunday, families made their way to Toronto Metropolitan University's campus to help new students make the transition to campus housing and university life. The milestone moment was marked by excitement and emotion as parents and loved ones saw off the newest cohort. More than 1,000 young adults moved into  residence, making Toronto Metropolitan University home. Read student move-in day reactions and goals as they start their university career.

Young woman stands in front of a trolley stacked with items for move-in day. A family member stands behind her.

First-year student Sherundi Joseph. Photo credit: Alyssa Katherine Faoro

Sherundi Joseph, Business Management

How does it feel moving in today? 

I'm really excited! 

What are your aspirations for this year? 

I'm just going to [familiarize myself with] the campus and be more open.

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First-year student Sylvie Kavanagh. Photo credit: Alyssa Katherine Faoro

Sylvie Kavanagh, International Economics and Finance 

How do you feel about being here today? 

Very excited. I've been looking forward to university my entire time in high school and I'm very, very happy to finally be here. It's so cool being in a big city. I've lived in the country most of my life, and it's really, really cool to be here now. 

What are your goals for this year? 

My goals for this year are to discover new things, learn new things, and have fun.

Young man stands in front of a trolley stacked with items for move-in day

First-year student James Lam. Photo credit: Alyssa Katherine Faoro

James Lam, Social Work

How does it feel being here today?

I'm a little nervous, and excited. 

What are your hopes for this year? 

Making a lot of new friends.

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First-year student Maya Trudeau.

Maya Trudeau, Image Arts - Film

How does it feel moving in today? 

Exciting but scary to start something new. This is my second time around and I'm gonna make it stick. I’m back in Pitman to start a new year in 2022. 

What are your goals for this year? 

My goals are to be as creative as I can, not worry about limits and explore the city.

Young woman in line next to a suitcase and trolley stacked with items for move-in day

First-year student Zoe Dodson. Photo credit: Alyssa Katherine Faoro

Zoe Dodson, Undeclared Arts

How does it feel to be moving in today?

I'm a little nervous to be leaving home but very excited to be starting a new chapter in my life here. 

What are you looking forward to the most in your first year? 

I'm really excited to meet a bunch of new friends and going into a new program.

Young woman holds trolley strap stacked with items for move-in day

First-year student Nayla Haswell. Photo credit: Alyssa Katherine Faoro

Nayla Haswell, Media Production

How does it feel to be moving into residence?

It's really exciting. It's a little hectic, but it's very exciting. 

What are you looking forward to the most? 

I'm looking forward to meeting a lot of new people and getting to do all the orientation events.

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