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Feb 27, 2024
Making a Difference in Our Community
I cannot emphasize enough the positive impact the SOC groups of students have had on our residents. The interactions amongst the group have been so amazing and, with no hesitation ...
Feb 27, 2024
Online Homework Help for Youth
One recent immigrant high school student attended another virtual homework club during the COVID lock-down. When that went back to in-person, they could no longer attend because of work schedule ...
Feb 27, 2024
Deep Reflection and Growth
I have always believed that the students who benefit most from a university education are those who are engaged and reflective, enabling the deep learning that is needed to translate ...
Feb 27, 2024
Where We Volunteer
Multiple weekly groups at each program! Conversation Corners (Compass Community Health) Assisting with reading, writing, speaking, listening, and providing translation at a literacy program for newcomer populations and English language ...
Dec 06, 2023
Newsletter: December 2023
Since our beginning in 2001, kindness, love, and respect for diversity have guided Student Open Circles. In our world today, this is more urgent than ever; to let love feed ...
Dec 06, 2023
Just a Little Bit of Love!
By Julia, student To love and accept yourself is a powerful thing. For a long time, it seemed like an unattainable goal. A fantasy. The welcoming community, leadership opportunities, and ...
Dec 06, 2023
Welcomed As You Are
By Amanda Backal, student “I have found that whenever someone describes Open Circle, they almost always comment on the beautifully welcoming and inviting atmosphere. As we navigate university life, it ...
Dec 05, 2023
Towards an Equitable Future
By Hashim Alani, student Throughout my undergrad years, the experiences I’ve had with Student Open Circles (SOC) have been some of the most valuable and impactful. They provide an avenue ...
Aug 26, 2023
Newsletter: August 2023
New first year students have been looking us up and getting involved this summer before they even start at McMaster! In this letter, Julia, Divya, and Rose vividly describe the ...
Aug 26, 2023
Small Fish, Big Pond
by Julia Harper, student My involvement with Open Circle has been one of the highlights of my undergrad journey so far. Many will remember the feeling of being a small ...