Aazema Chaudhry, a fifth-year Economics and Management Science student, shares her experience of getting her university offer rescinded, and persevering through challenges to eventually being able to come to the Ted Rogers School. Aazema originally planned to attend a different university, and after an unfortunate result in one of her required classes in grade 12, her offer for that program was rescinded. Aazema talks about how she eventually ended up at the Ted Rogers School, and how the Ted Rogers Co-op program persuaded her to stay at TRSM and not transfer to another university. Aazema got involved around the school as soon as she arrived at TRSM, becoming a key member in several student groups such as Women in Information Technology Management (WITM), Muslim Students' Association (TMU MSA), Data and Science Students Association (RDSA), as well as becoming a TedPack Mentor and the effect that FFB had on her. Aazema opens up about her struggles balancing her school work and extra curricular commitments, and she talks about what helped her overcome her fears and barriers.

Asad Salman, a second-year international student, majoring in Economics and Management Science, shares his experience of coming to Canada, transferring universities, finding academic success and fitting in as an international student. Asad came to Toronto from Dubai and started his post-secondary life at another university before transferring to the Ted Rogers School of Management after his first-year. Asad got involved with Fit for Business as soon as he arrived at TRSM, and he shares his experiences as a TedPack Leader and his roles in other student groups around TRSM. Asad opens up about his struggle adjusting to life in Toronto all by himself, the pressure of following in his older brother's footsteps, and his eventual acceptance into the Business Management Program at the Ted Rogers School.

Please note: This episode was recorded prior to Ryerson University's official name change to Toronto Metropolitan University.

Arezoo Rafkhani, a second-year Global Management student, shares her experience of "Finding the Right Fit." While Arezoo originally started her post-secondary life at another university, she transferred to Ted Rogers School of Management in her second year, ultimately enrolling in the Global Management Studies major. Arezoo got involved with Fit for Business as soon as she arrived at TRSM, and she shares her experiences as a TedPack Leader and TedPack Mentor. Arezoo prioritizes her mental health while balancing school with her busy life. She shares her experiences with adjusting to a new school environment, building connections with her peers, dealing with hardships with her schooling and balancing her student role with academics.

**Since the recording of this episode, Arezoo is now serving as the President of Toronto Met Accounting (TMA).**

Please note: This episode was recorded prior to Ryerson University's official name change to Toronto Metropolitan University.

Brad Wells, a fifth-year marketing student shares his experience as President of the Ted Rogers Students' Society, and the decisions throughout his university life that led him to where he is now. From being a shy first-year student to becoming the president of one of the largest student societies at Toronto Metropolitan University, Brad Wells talks about the things that he did that allowed him to develop relationships around the university which gave him the confidence to run for President of TRSS.

Kelly (Nino) Tadumadze, an Accounting student at Ryerson University, shares her experience of "striving to learn in times of struggle."  While Kelly loved going to school when she was little, she opens up about how her relationship with academia changed when arriving in Canada. Despite the many challenges, Kelly continues to be a lifelong learner, having studied Anthropology before shifting into business to pursue her CPA. Her shift to business has afforded her valuable lessons such as the importance of networking and getting involved with student groups.

Basel Zakaria, a TRSM Entrepreneurship Alumni, shares his journey from adapting to life in Canada to his experience in the DMZ. By going to the Business Career Hub and taking advantage of the services provided at Ryerson, Basel talks about how important it is to build connections, gain bootcamp badges, read and follow your passion.

Economics and Management Science co-op student Kabeena Kodeeswaran shares with us how she went from 100+ applications for her first co-op term with no responses, to landing a co-op job at Fidelity.

Maya Maamary, third-year Finance Co-op student shares her journey of what it was like living alone in her first year and what she wishes someone else would have told her, looking back. Moving here from Abu Dhabi, Maya tells us what it was like to get used to a new country, make friends, manage the course load and get involved while living alone. Currently, Maya is a Top 200 student and also holds two student group leadership positions as Director of Finance for Ryerson Economics Management Association (REMA) and Vice President of Corporate Relations for the Human Resources Student Association (HRSA). Tune in to find out what you should know when living alone.

Brianna DeGasperis, second-year Law and Business student often-times found herself asking the question, "am I doing enough?". While juggling a part-time job, taking care of siblings, and getting news that her mom was ill, Brianna still managed to make time to mentor others, take on the Director of Corporate Relations role with the Law & Business Student Association (LBSA), a full-course load, and still continued to volunteer within her community. Tune in to hear Brianna's story and what she did to manage her time, while facing adversity and realizing it was enough.

In this special 5-minute episode of My Story in 30, Matthew Breda and Alisha Jagnarine talk about the roller coaster of emotions they felt when they found out they were on probation. They share tips from their own experiences of how Student Advising, Academic Success Centre, Business Career Hub supports and professors helped them stay calm through what can feel like the storm and get out on top.