CampusOne CONNECT | November 2025

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WelcometoourNovemberNewsletteredition!

Timeisgoingsofast,right?!Ihopeyouhave beenenjoyingthefallweathersofar,because nowtherealcoldisjustabouttobegininthe city.Therefore,inthefollowingpages,Ihave compiledsomeinformationIbelievewillbe usefulforyourlifeinUofTandTorontoingeneral, fromcafestostudyat,internationalacademic opportunities,tosomeprotipsonchoosingyour idealwinterjacket(ifyoudon’thaveone already),andmore.

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Ihopethatyouhavebeenenjoyingthesemester sofarandyourstayatCampusOne.Ifyouare interestedinbeingfeaturednextedition,letme know!

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SeasonalAffective Disorder? SeasonalAffective Disorder?

Aftertherelentlessheatof summer,it’snosurpriseif you’relookingforwardtofall anditscoolerweather.Whether yourfavouritepartofthisseason isbundlingupincozyknitwear, cuppingyourhandsarounda delicioushotdrink,ortakinginthe gorgeoussightofchangingleaves,your waitisover!Unfortunatelyformanypeople, theseperkscomehand-in-handwiththethreat ofseasonalaffectivedisorder(SAD).

SADisaformofdepression,amentalhealthcondition thatcanmanifestasarangeofbehaviouralormoodrelatedsymptoms.Someofthemostcommonand well-knownsymptomsinclude:apersistentlowmood, difficultyconcentrating,decreasedenergy,alossof interestinyourprevioushobbies,andfeelingsofguilt, uselessness,orhopelessness.

Lighttherapyisvery effective.Twooutofthree patientswilldowellwithit. Standardanti-depressants mayalsobeusedand researchhasshownthey canbeequallyaseffective aslighttherapy.Please consultwithaprofessional.

Ifyouhavedifficultywithyour normalroutineatworkorat home,ifyourrelationshipsare strainedbecauseoflowenergy andyou’reirritable,andyou reallyjustcan’tgetthroughthe dayatworkthewayyouusually can,thiswouldbeatimetoget help.

Asthechillofwintersetsin,it’stimetogearupwithajacketthatkeepsyou warm,fitsyourbudget,andmatchesyourstyle.Whetheryou'rewalkingto class,headingtowork,orexploringthecity,therightwinterjacketmakesall thedifference.

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Knownfordurable,highperformanceouterwear.Greatfor bothurbanandoutdoor adventures.

AritziaSuperPuff

Afashion-forwardpufferjacket that’swarm,lightweight,and comesintrendycolors.

Arc'teryx

Premiumtechnicalgearidealfor extremecoldandoutdoorsports. Sleekandminimalist.

CanadaGoose

Iconicforitswarmthandluxury. Bestforharshwintersbutcomes withahighpricetag.

Patagonia

Eco-consciousandversatile.Offers greatwarmthandlayeringoptions.

Columbia

Budget-friendlyandreliable.Good foreverydaywearandlight outdooruse.

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Designedforwetandcoldclimates. Excellentwaterproofingand insulation.

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