The Learning eXperience Assistants (LXAs – pronounced “LEXAs”) are New College student leaders trained to enhance your learning experience by providing intentional, fun, and student-centered programming!

Excursions

Excursions are opportunities designed for New College residents to immerse themselves in active learning experiences that broaden their engagement with their community and the expands their knowledge of resources during and after their time at the University of Toronto.

Nine Days of Wellness Contest

Contest Information and Rules 

All photos must be submitted to here. Only New College Residents will be considered for prizes. All photos must be submitted by December 7, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. 

To be entered into the draw for 1 of 4 spa treatments, students must complete all nine activities with appropriate photographic evidence. The New College Office of Residence and Student Life (ORSL) reserves the right to make substitutions to the above-mentioned prizes. 

Daily Activities and Expectations

Day 1 – Go for a walk and take a selfie at Queens Park in front of the government building – The photo must show yourself and a piece of the building. 

Day 2 – Snap a picture of you and a friend doing a hobby together – You should take a picture of something you enjoy doing apart from schoolwork 

Day 3 – Make a winter playlist on a music platform and send us a link to the playlist! – You must make a NEW playlist within those 9 days, with at least 10 songs and share it. 

Day 4 – Apply a face mask and face wash and take a selfie – This can also be regular soap in case you don’t want to get a facemask! Make sure to read the instructions on the bottle 🙂 

Day 5 – Scribble and doodle on a piece of paper-remember it does not have to be perfect, just anything that shows your imagination!  

Day 6 – Take a picture of you watching a comfort show or your favorite movie with friends – You should take a picture before and after with the time stamps seen! It can be any show/movie on any platform. 

Day 7 – Wear an outfit that makes you happy and take a mirror selfie! – it can be anything you want – as long as it makes you smile! 

Day 8 – Take some time to clean up your room and workspace – Take before and after pictures of the space to show us that you decluttered the space.  

Day 9 – List three things about yourself that you like! They could be your personality traits or just things that you are proud of 🙂 

Relaxation with the LXAs

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TTC Excursions

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TTC Excursions Rules
  • Only the first three trios of students to complete the task will be awarded TTC vouchers.
  • Selfies must include all three participants and be taken inside the mode of transportation – i.e. Bus, Streetcar, and Subway.
  • All pictures must be sent via DMs to @lifeatnew on Instagram or emailed to new.reslife@utoronto.ca
  • Only New College residents will be eligible to receive prizes.
  • You can also join the LXAs on a Food Truck Excursion on October 14, 2022, at 12 PM. Let’s meet at the Wilson Front Desk – 40 Willcocks Street.

Food Truck Excursions

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Food Truck Excursions Rules
  • Only the first two pairs of students to complete the task will be awarded UofT Swag.
  • Selfies must include all participants and be taken outside the food truck.
  • All pictures must be sent via DMs to @lifeatnew on Instagram or emailed to new.reslife@utoronto.ca
  • Only New College residents will be eligible to receive prizes.
  • You can also join the LXAs on a TTC Excursion on Saturday, October 7, 2022, at 4 PM. Let’s meet at the Wilson Front Desk – 40 Willcocks Street.