Day in the Life (DITL) is an immersive program for equity-deserving youth to participate in creative community-building sessions on campus, meet with current students and professors, and explore various careers and pathways to post-secondary education. It encourages students to see U of T as a viable pathway to post-secondary education. By coming onto campus and engaging with members of the community who reflect their perspectives, the program encourages them to see University differently; addressing anxieties and concerns they may have.
One iteration of DITL is offered with Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough (BCGES) and the City of Toronto, Community Housing. Participating students and family may participate in activities like: a campus tour, African drumming, workshops, mini open-house introducing Black faculty and representatives from academic departments and wraparound supports, a financial resources workshop, a panel discussion with UTSC students, and sessions organized by the City of Toronto on employment & social services, and resources and programs.