Last month, to kick off the start of school, we asked staff, students, instructors, and professors for #AdviceForNewStudents. Their tips and insights were shared via the Daniels Faculty's Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Here's a recap in case you missed it:

Got more advice? Use the hashtag #AdviceForNewStudents on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and mention @UofTDaniels.

"Take time to find the right balance between academics and life. Although academics and acquiring new knowledge is important and should be one of your top priorities, it should not be the only thing you care about. University is a great time to grow and gain new experiences. To make the most of your university career get involved, especially within the Daniels Faculty community. Make time for yourself and get out of your comfort zone! Follow the Architecture and Visual Studies Student Union (AVSSU) Facebook page to stay connected with events being hosted where you can meet other students. Or find a club or sport that you are passionate about and join it. It may be intimidating at first but you’ll meet some amazing people and find your place within the University.” -Marienka Bishop-Kovac's advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Marienka is going into her second year in the Honours Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies program and is pursuing a major in Architecture, a minor in French and a minor in Urban Studies. She is the Events Coordinator for the Architecture and Visual Studies Students Union (AVSSU) and is an Orientation Coordinator for this year’s Frosh week, taking place Sept. 8-11, 2015. Check out the AVSSU Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/uoft.avssu #DanielsFaculty #AVSSU #DanielsFrosh #startuoft #UofT #architecture Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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“Study as broadly as possible, across as many disciplines as possible." –Ultan Byrne’s advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Ultan is an alumnus of the Daniels Faculty’s undergraduate and graduate architecture programs, and is now a Lecturer at the Faculty. In the Spring 2016 semester, he will be teaching the undergrad class Representation I #DanielsFrosh #AVSSU #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT #architecture Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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“Come check us out.” –Advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students from our library staff Lisa Doherty (Library Technician), Liana Sukiasyan (Library Assistant) and Irene Puchalski (Librarian) oversee the Daniels Faculty’s Shore + Moffat Library, located on the second floor at 230 College Street. Be sure to “check out” this cool video about the library and the services they offer: bit.ly/1PLUEk0 #DanielsFrosh #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT #shelfie Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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“Every once in a while you’re going to come across situations where there’s no ‘right’ answer, just different outcomes depending on what choice you make. I would encourage first year students to see these choices as learning opportunities.” – Jan Braun’s advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Jan is the Daniels Faculty’s Student Services and Faculty Office Assistant. You can find her at the front desk of the Office of the Registrar and Students Services at 230 College Street, your first stop for any and all questions you may have #DanielsFrosh #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT #shelfie Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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“Enjoy and cherish the opportunity to explore your own interests and experiment with them, which the freedom of the undergraduate program at Daniels affords you more than others.” – Ramsey Leung’s advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Ramsey just completed the Daniels Faculty’s Honours Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies program, where he pursued a major in Architecture and a double minor in Environmental Studies and Forest Biomaterials. He is now enrolled in the Master of Architecture program #DanielsFrosh #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT #architecture Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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“Be yourself, try new things, and don’t let your grades define you.” –Jeannie Kim’s advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Jeannie is Assistant Dean, Academic Programs and Outreach and an Instructor at the Daniels Faculty. She holds degrees in architecture from Harvard and Princeton. This year, she will be teaching the undergraduate courses How to Design Almost Nothing and Architectural Criticism #DanielsFrosh #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT #architecture Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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"Explore this city. This city - like most - is full of wonder. I might have grown up here, but I'm still discovering new places and new histories. Explore this campus. Go beyond the walls and classes of the Daniels Faculty. Look for new and unfamiliar communities of knowledge and practice. You never know what you might learn or who you might meet. All of your new encounters will challenge and enrich your life, your studies, and your work in ways you can't yet imagine." –Elise Hunchuck’s advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Elise is a graduate student in the Master of Landscape Architecture program and President of the Graduate Architecture, Landscape, and Design Student Union (GALDSU). She completed her undergrad degree at U of T studying philosophy and geography before entering the MLA program at Daniels #DanielsFrosh #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT #architecture #landscape Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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“Many new students are surprised by how challenging university-level academic work is compared with secondary education even if they grew up speaking English. The Writing Centre offers one-on-one and small group consultations to help students develop their communication skills and create effective strategies for completing their course assignments.” –Erica S. Allen-Kim’s advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Erica is an Assistant Professor at the Daniels Faculty and runs the Writing Centre – a great resource for students looking for help with their writing skills: daniels.utoronto.ca/resources/writing-centre #DanielsFrosh #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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“Get to know your professors and attend their office hours. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and to get involved in student life. ASK, ASK, ASK! Come to the Office of the Registrar and Students Services and receive a quick answer immediately or set up an appointment with an advisor for more complex and detailed questions. We are all here to help!” – Andrea McGee’s advice for new Daniels Faculty undergrad students Andrea is the Faculty Registrar and Associate Dean, Students in the Office of the Registrar and Student Services. You can find her at 230 College Street, your first stop for any and all questions you may have #DanielsFrosh #DanielsFaculty #startuoft #UofT Share your advice using hashtag #AdviceforNewStudents

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