Life’s ironies exposed
By Erin Kobayashi Japanese subway commuters in a deep sleep. British babies frolicking along the seaside with Mummy. A Spanish nuclear family. These were some of the many colourful — black and white —...
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View ArticleRyerson celebrates International Pink Hijab Day
By Janet Saipovski On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Ryerson’s Muslim Students’ Association came together to celebrate International Pink Hijab Day, an event held to embrace the Hijab as a religious choice while...
View ArticleCulture shock and awe
Despite having the appearance of a glorified vacation, international academic exchanges are serious learning experiences — especially outside the classroom. Imran Khan reports It’s unavoidable — the...
View ArticleInternational Tea House: Eastern Asia
By Brontë Campbell Ryerson University held its monthly International Tea House event Tuesday Feb. 10, in POD60 Lounge, this time set around the countries of Eastern Asia. “We encourage international...
View ArticleFrom Olympic Athlete to Rye Prof: Nicole Forrester is making her mark
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Jacqueline Matskiv Nicole Forrester is an Olympian and an eight-time Canadian champion in the women’s high jump. Once ranking among the top 10 competitors in the world,...
View ArticleVideo: The cost of international exchange
Reading Time: 1 minuteThe academic exchange program at Ryerson consists of spending a semester (or more) at a post-secondary institution outside of Canada. It’s widely known by university students as a...
View ArticleInternational students face barriers to settling and employment in Canada,...
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Kiernan Green International students go up against several imposing challenges when it comes to getting settled in Canada, according to a report released in October. The...
View ArticleRyerson applies to $10 million federal challenge
Reading Time: 2 minutes By Kiernan Green Ryerson University made it to the second round of applying for a Canadian Excellence Research Chair (CERC), a federal government challenge that rewards up to...
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Dispelling the “rich international student” myths
Reading Time: 8 minutes STEREOTYPES SAY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE ALL GUCCI AND PRADA. WE DISPEL THE OVER-GENERALIZATION AND LOOK AT FINANCES, POLITICS AND MENTAL HEALTH Reported by: Zeinab Fakih...
View ArticleGrief, identity, racism: My rollercoaster from Nigeria to Ryerson
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Teniola Valerie Jegede My name is Oluwateniola Valerie Ijeoma Jegede, some people call me Teniola. It’s a combination of names from two different tribes in Nigeria. I work...
View ArticleInternational students call for lowered tuition as school year begins online
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Pooja Rambaran Ryerson’s international students are facing increased financial burdens as their tuition costs have not changed, despite the fall semester’s curriculum taking...
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‘Creative School’ students share distaste for new faculty name
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Thea Gribilas Ryerson’s Faculty of Communication and Design (FCAD) officially became The Creative School on Aug. 16, but the change has faced criticism from students on...
View ArticleRising grocery prices are impacting already-tight budgets, students say
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Claire Dufourd After every trip Abbie North takes to Loblaws on Carlton Street, she’s forced to edit and refine her grocery list to prioritize cheaper products. Grocery...
View ArticleEmbracing diversity: International students flourish at The Creative School
By Bana Yirgalem Disclaimer: The president of International Students of The Creative School, Brithi Sehra, is a photo editor at The Eyeopener, but Sehra had no role in the reporting of this article....
View ArticleSecond-year student works to bring Korean Student Association back to life
By Maria Beltran Following the disbandment of the Ryerson University Korean Students Association in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, second-year law and business student Samantha Ju took it upon...
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