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<p>Hi.
I'm an international student seeking to apply for a second bachelor's degree at the U of T in an unrelated field from my previous studies and would love to hear some opinions on the various colleges offered as part of the admissions process for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. I know it's kinda late but the OUAC Forms are freakin' me out. LOL.</p>

<p>The way I see it, from the websites, many of these colleges have traditions in religion or certain slants towards various diverse liberal arts courses. How significantly do these issues matter in reality or are they a part of the college that one can either be involved in or be totally oblivious to?</p>

<p>If I do get to Toronto, I'd have to start making friends from scratch, so I guess I do take this college decision pretty seriously. I'd love to make friends, but don't see myself becoming overtly involved in student activities as I've had one college experience- I'd like to think that my outlook on student life would perhaps be tamer (with age =S sadly), more like that of the graduate students and would most definitely prefer to stay in a single room (that's way up there on my wish list after dealing with various roommates LOL). Any recommendations?</p>

<p>I just might need some brushing up on Maths/Physics/Chemistry so available tutoring would be a plus. And my preferred course of choice is Planetary Science- hopefully seasoned students can give pointers when it comes to distance to classes.</p>

<p>I was looking at New, Innis, University and Woodsworth, keeping away from less secular colleges though I am quite impressed by the size and reputed camaraderie at Victoria.</p>

<p>Socially, I was wondering if there are any stereotypes (as much as I hate to ask) with regard to students from each college. I know for example from my last university, certain "Halls" which I take to be the equivalent, are known for different things, like being exceptional in sports or being the "mostly engineering" hall, being near the classrooms there, or generally just being known for being far off the dge of campus and even docile.</p>

<p>I know colleges in U of T pride themselves in diversity, but it results in the respective websites giving rather generic claims- most of them being good at all fields- that may be very true, but it makes it tough to make a decision. =/</p>

<p>I only wish the admissions officer had advised me to pay these colleges a visit when I was in Toronto last year. So any help would be greatly appreciated!</p>

<p>Thanks! ;)</p>

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<p>I would look up their websites.</p>

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<p>you've asked a lot of questions. there are many students groups on campus you can get involved with that way you can choose which social groups to clique with. From fraternities to debating and poetry clubs or science clubs. Also, community groups if you want a slightly older crowd since this is your second degree. you said you dont' want a secular residence but you are looking at all secular ones. you should be looking at st. mikes and Trinity for residence. consider off campus housing as some tend to have more mature students and single rooms are easy to find there. I hope I have answered some of your questions.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply. ;) It's appreciated.</p>

<p>@ivyleaguer
I apologize for the load of questions. My bad- I actually meant I was looking for secular colleges. You got me on that one, but it seems I'm right on track then with the choices.</p>

<p>It also seems then that the colleges don't make that much of a difference in that they tend to be well-rounded.</p>

<p>Off topic question in case anyone sees this but (if there are any international applicants here) does anyone know when to send the transcripts to UofT? </p>

<p>I was expecting a reply from OUAC that they have sent the application to UofT and then a request from UofT for the transcripts (with like instructions where to send them to), but I've heard nothing from either yet. </p>

<p>Am I suppose to just find somewhere to send the transcripts on my own or am I just not patient enough. LOL.</p>