Below is a list of some of the ways you can get involved with activities at UTM. Participating in activities outside of the classroom can lead to rewarding life experiences, new skills to add to your resume, and new contacts in your network - all of which can broaden and enhance your experience as an undergraduate student!
UTM Anthropology undergraduate students who have questions about opportunities can email the Department of Anthropology at communications.utmanthro@utoronto.ca.
Volunteer and connect with peers via UTMAS
The UTM Anthropology Society (UTMAS) provides opportunities for UTM students interested in anthropology to come together and celebrate the field, building a community. For a student perspective on studying anthropology, reach out to UTMAS!
Are you looking for a great way to gain volunteer experience? UTM Anthropology students of any year of study are welcome to contact UTMAS regarding volunteer opportunities.
Attend an event
Check our departmental Events webpage regularly, and connect with the UTM Anthropology Society (UTMAS) on social media for the latest fun, informative, and inclusive events throughout the year!
Study with peers in a supportive environment
Select Anthropology courses offer facilitated study group (FSG) sessions. FSGs are study sessions run by volunteer senior students who have previously done well in the course. These study sessions focus upon the skills required to be successful in the course.
Apply for a work-study job
The UTM Department of Anthropology posts available work-study positions on the Career Learning Network (CLN). You can also explore work-study roles offered by other departments and units on campus.
Explore other opportunities, including:
- external job postings (including cultural heritage management student job postings)
- case competitions
- professional development opportunities
- conferences
Discover careers and ask questions
Faculty members offer appointments to answer questions about career paths or graduate studies.
Learn about graduate school
You'll gain valuable information about applying to anthropology graduate programs at the annual UTMAS Graduate School Information Session.
Explore Social Innovation Project Opportunities
Participate in a social innovation project or other volunteer opportuntities with UTM's Centre for Student Engagement.
View Centre for Student Engagement
Attend the Anthropology Conference at UTM
This event is designed for undergraduate students! Learn about the various fields of anthropological study as well as the latest undergraduate student research in Anthropology Arts and Sciences.
Apply for conference funding
If you need to print a research poster to present at a conference, or if you are participating in a conference outside of U of T, you can apply for funding to help support your participation.
Apply for an award or bursary
Review a list of funding and bursary opportunities that can help support your student experience while studying at UTM.
Publish your writing or artwork
Submit your anthropology writing and original artwork to Young Anthropology, the UTM Department of Anthropology's online, open access and peer-reviewed undergraduate journal.
Share your creative coursework
Share your original artwork, videos, photography, and poetry that you created for a UTM Anthropology course via our online Creative Coursework Showcase gallery.
Share a profile
Do you want to share your experience of how you discovered anthropology? Are you interested in sharing your career goals with other students? Submit a brief profile to publish on our website!
Students share the benefits of getting involved
Watch our student panel Q&A: What kinds of activities are available to anthropology students at UTM outside of regular academic work? (5:16)