As an alumnus, how has engaging with U of T positively impacted your life?
Volunteering has been a great investment in my life. It began in third year when I decided to become a Big Brother. It wasn’t easy; I had to balance a heavy workload, my water polo training schedule, some form of a social schedule, all while spending time with and being a mentor to a young boy without a father. But through it I learned so much. I was able to give so much to someone who was looking for guidance and a friend. It quickly taught me something important about the rewarding nature of volunteering.
From that point, I made a personal commitment to give my time to organizations and causes I care deeply about. I have not only focused on giving, but also in taking, in the form of learning and growing as a person, meeting amazing people, and building lasting friendships from my volunteer experiences. Spending time at U of T has given me 10 times what I have given back.