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With the new semester rolling around the corner, I\u2019m sure everyone is less than excited to go back to class\u2026 a lot of the chatter around this time of year revolves around how awful school is. Let\u2019s face it, UofT gets a lot of bad press for being really hard. To cheer you up a little, here are 10\u00a0reasons why UofT actually is the best university ever.<\/p>\n

1. We are the best university in Canada.<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s get this one out the way; yes, UofT is demanding, difficult and might make you want to pull your hair out, but you\u2019re there because you\u2019re one of Canada\u2019s brightest brains. We are ranked #1 across most Canadian University Ranking systems, and that gives us great bragging rights.<\/p>\n

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2. The University of Toronto\u00a0is the Harvard of Canada.<\/h3>\n

What about when we look at the rest of the world? UofT still ranks high worldwide, usually in the top 20. We\u2019ve also been nicknamed after one of the most prestigious universities, so if your international friends haven\u2019t heard of UofT, just tell them you go to Harvard. It\u2019s the same thing\u2026right?<\/p>\n

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3. We offer some REALLY cool classes.<\/h3>\n

Ok, all classes suck, because they\u2019re classes. They have assignments and lectures and readings and a lot of other things we hate. However, you\u2019re going to have to go to class no matter how much you wish you didn\u2019t, so at least UofT has some really awesome and unique ones to take. Check out this article<\/a> to read about a few of them!<\/p>\n

4. We have 3 gyms!<\/h3>\n

Even if you\u2019re not really into the fitness scene, this can still be a huge pro on this list! If we have the demand for three different gyms, there must be a lot of people who use them. That means a lot of people who work out. That means a lot of really fit girls and guys that you can ogle at\u2026<\/p>\n

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5. You might kick start your acting career!<\/h3>\n

By now, everyone knows that the math competition from Mean Girls was filmed in Con Hall, but there are tons of other blockbuster movies that used our beautiful campus; The Vow, the Incredible Hulk, and Good Will Hunting all have scenes here. You\u2019re bound to see movie vans spread across campus during the year, so you might just find yourself making an appearance as an extra!<\/p>\n

6. You get the campus and the city all in one!<\/h3>\n

This means you get the best of both experiences. Even though the campus is huge, once you reach it, everything around is UofT. You\u2019ll run into your friends walking between class, yet you are just a few minutes away from the rest of downtown Toronto. There is always something going on in this bustling city, and restaurants, malls and bars are right around the corner.<\/p>\n

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7. Our college system makes it a little less scary.<\/h3>\n

UofT is enormous, with almost 70,000 undergraduate students. That means you can feel a little lost and intimidated by the sheer size, however every student is assigned to one of 7 colleges. It\u2019s a nice home base whether you live on campus or not, and gives you the feeling of a smaller community for when you feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

8. There are lots and lots of clubs you can join.<\/h3>\n

There are over 800 clubs, and a lot of these are actually student-run. That means if you can\u2019t find one on offer that interests you, you\u2019re welcome to create your own, no matter how weird or random it might seem. For example, a group called \u2018Bug Bites\u2019 was created looking to be the first entomology-inspired (eating bugs\u2026) group at UofT. I told you it didn\u2019t matter how weird it was\u2026<\/p>\n

9. We have an amazing Greek life community.<\/h3>\n

UofT is one of only\u00a0a few universities in Canada that have fraternities and sororities. We even established the first sorority in Canada in 1887! Similarly to the college system and clubs, this is another thing that can help UofT seem a little smaller.<\/p>\n

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10. You can be an alumnae that graduated at Con Hall along with\u2026<\/h3>\n

Lorne Michaels (the creator of SNL), Margaret Atwood, Donald Sutherland, Graham Yost, 10 different Nobel laureates, countless prime ministers, mayors and governors\u2026 and all the friends that you will have made during your amazing time at UofT!<\/p>\n

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Have any other reasons why you think UofT is the best school on Earth? Feel free to comment below! If you liked these reasons, share the article!<\/h5>\n
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