Curious what it’s really like to be a student at UTM? Our POV: You’re a UTM Student event series lets you experience campus life through the eyes of current students. Each session offers an inside look at specific programs – from business, to science, to the arts – so you can hear authentic stories, explore academic and social life, and get your questions answered live.
What you can expect from a POV Session:
Study-life balance
Program workload & tips
Favourite courses and projects
Real student stories & experiences
Upcoming POV Events
POV: You're a Commerce or Management Student
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm ET
Location: Virtual (link upon registration)
Finance. Marketing. Accounting. Economics. Get the inside track on business skills to thrive in any industry, anywhere. At UTM you'll access exclusive mentorships, and learn alongside thought leaders and entrepreneurs from all industries. Students entering the admission categories of Commerce and Management are invited to join this session to learn about their future studies through the perspectives and experiences of students in Commerce and Management.
Featuring:
Ruqaiya Binte Rahman
4th year Accounting Specialist
and Economics Major
Hosted by:
Bianca Gaspini,
Recruitment Officer, UTM
POV: You're a Humanities or Visual Studies Student
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm ET
Location: Virtual (link upon registration)
The Arts are a window into the hearts and minds of humanity. Entering into the Humanities and Visual Studies at UTM, you'll study culture and art – from the classics of the Mediterranean, to the sounds of the Caribbean, the the evolution of the game production industry, and so much more. Those entering the Arts at UTM are invited to join this session to learn more about what its like to be a student in one of these disciplines directly from the perspectives and experiences of students currently in the programs today.
Featuring:
Mustafa Memon
3rd year Double Major in Art & Art History and Professional Writing & Communication, with a Minor in Cinema Studies
Unezila Jamal,
4th year Double Major in
Psychology and History of Religion
Hosted by:
Jonathan Spears,
Recruitment Officer, UTM
POV: You're a Life Sciences or Psychological & Brain Sciences Student
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm ET
Location: Virtual (link upon registration)
In Life Sciences, you'll trace the origins of life, discover the diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems. In Psychology, you'll grasp the neuroscience behind mental health, uncover how the brain shapes perception, personality, and behaviour and understand how we learn. Students entering Life Sciences or Psychological and Brain Sciences at UTM are invited to learn more about what its like to be a student in these programs direct from current students.
Featuring:
Anita Neebar
4th year Psychology Specialist
Sruthi Mulpur,
4th year Biology Specialist
Hosted by:
Jonathan Spears,
Recruitment Officer, UTM
POV: You're a Forensics or Chemical and Physical Sciences Student
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm ET
Location: Virtual (link upon registration)
Join current UTM students as they discuss their story and experience in Forensic Sciences and Chemical & Physical Sciences. At Canada’s premiere forensic institute, you’ll learn to apply natural, physical, and neurological sciences to support medico-legal investigations. In Chemical & Physical Sciences, you gain lab experience, study with cutting edge technology and prepare for in-demand industries — from biotech to data science to sustainability.
Featuring:
Valeria Fung Cho
4th year Forensic Biology
Specialist
Giovanni Ustanny,
3rd year Double Major in
Forensic Science and Chemistry
Hosted by:
Bianca Gaspini,
Recruitment Officer, UTM
Past POV Events
Whether you've applied to one of our programs or just want to learn more about our offerings, our POV student sessions are an excellent way to learn about what it's like to attend UTM. Check out our YouTube channel to find recordings of our previous POV: You're a UTM Student spotlights.
POV: You're a UTM Computer Science Student
What is it like being a Computer Science student at UTM? Let's ask them! Join Yoyo and Bogdan to hear about their unique points of view studying Computer Science.
POV: You're a UTM Business Student
What is it like being a Business student at UTM? Let's ask them! Join Giang and Wen to hear about their perspectives and experiences studying Management and Commerce programs.
POV: You're a UTM Student in the Arts
What is it like being a Bachelor of Arts student at UTM? Let's ask them! Join Jan, Massimo and Pearl to hear about their unique points of view studying programs found within an Arts-based admission category.
Discover More Programs at UTM
Have a different program in mind, or still looking for what's right for you? With over 180 programs across 90 areas of study at UTM, there is plenty to discover. Check out these helpful resources for exploring all that UTM has to offer:
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