Quiz: What kind of IR student are you?

By Anna Lysenko, 2021–2022 IRSOC Blogger

Firstly, a huge congratulations to everyone for finishing the fall semester! I know everyone’s kind of sick and tired of hearing this but we truly are living in unprecedented times, so it’s important to stop and give yourself a pat on the back sometimes. Even if you don’t get the grades you expect, I’m proud of you and your efforts.

Now let’s get into it!

Question 1: Why did you choose U of T?

A. The professors

B. The prestige

C. The social life

D. The location

E. My parents told me to go here

Question 2: On a scale of 1 to 5, how ambitious are you? (1 being the most)

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. 5

Question 3: How do you deal with stress?

A. I make a to-do list and take things step by step

B. I pull a few all-nighters to feel like I’m on top of work

C. I go hang out with my friends, maybe we’ll study, maybe we won’t

D. I work on something that calms me down, then get to the stress-inducing work

E. I try to get active! Exercise is good for the brain

Question 4: On Friday night you can be found…

A. Having a chill night in with Netflix and take-out

B. Wrapping up any unfinished work

C. Partying!

D. Working on a side arts and crafts project, or anything to get away from my laptop

E. At the gym

Question 5: Be honest, how much do you plan to study over reading week?

A. I might open a course-related book to feel better about myself, but I won’t do anything serious

B. I’ll look through my syllabi and start making a study schedule

C. Not at all, reading week is for fun!

D. I’ll be working, just not on school-related stuff.

E. I won’t: I’ll be spending valuable time with family.

If you got mostly As: You’re Average!

As far as U of T students go, you’ve got a pretty healthy balance going. You recognize the importance of getting your work done, but you’re also not one to say no to a fun afternoon out with friends. You’re determined to make the best out of your uni years. Good job, you’re awesome!

If you got mostly Bs: You’re the Hard-Core One!

You’re a nerd, and I respect that! You did not come to U of T to play, and you’re determined to get the absolute most out of your tuition. You’ve got the drive, you’ve got the power, you stay hungry, you devour, you put in the work, put in the hours and take what’s yours. Good job, you’re awesome!

If you got mostly Cs: You’re the Socialite!

If anyone asks what the best part of uni is, you’ll say your friends. From the moment you stepped foot on campus (or logged onto your Zoom class), you were getting to know your classmates. You know the importance of having a strong support system! Good job, you’re awesome!

If you got mostly Ds: You’re the Chill One!

You prefer to take things as they come to you. Nothing phases you, and you know that the secret to having a good uni experience is work, and a diverse range of hobbies. Good job, you’re awesome!

If you got mostly Es: You’re the Fit One!

When life gets tough, you know where to go: the gym! You fully realize the importance of a good work-grind balance, and you’re not going to let any amount of assignments stop you from taking care of your physical health. Good job, you’re awesome!