The Hoikety Choik: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Hoikety Choik hosted by Student Leaders at the University of Toronto! Here you can listen to us talk about anything and everything that comes to our minds. Follow us on Instagram @ustmikesstudents, and our 2021 Summer Hosts, the Orientation Coordinators! Follow along with all things orientation @smc_orientation
The brand new Commuter Don team has been assembled for the upcoming school year! The team takes turns introducing themselves and also responds to some icebreaker questions. Stay tuned to the podcast and our Instagram page (@commuterdonsusmc) for more updates on the upcoming school year!
The Commuter Spotlight series continues with SMCSU member Angela! We talk about our recently sold-out events and our future plans for the rest of the school year. Be sure to follow the Commuter Dons on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc to stay up to date on all on-campus events and programming (and a lot of free food)!
The Commuter Dons catch up with one another after not being together on an episode for a while. A lot of things are changing as graduation is looming and big decisions have to be made. Andrew and Athalia also comment on this year's rendition of UofT's (now at multiple universities) Aphrodite Project. Be sure to follow the Commuter Dons on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc to stay up to date on all on-campus events and programming!
Commuter Don Andrew has a conversation with fellow St. Mike's student Victoria! Be sure to follow the Commuter Dons on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc to view Victoria's Commuter Spotlight post.
The Commuter Dons talk about the new email from the university regarding reopening plans while also discussing mental wellness in anticipation of Bell Lets Talk Day. Be sure to follow the Commuter Dons on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc to stay up to date with all our events and activities!
The Commuter Dons are joined with fellow SMC student Kamil to discuss the new Spider-man film on the eve of new government plans to shut down theatres once again. If you would like to be a guest on the show nominate yourself for the commuter spotlight initiative using the link in our Instagram bio! Also, be sure to stay tuned to our Instagram page for Kamil's Commuter Spotlight post (@commuterdonsusmc).
Commuter Dons Shameel and Miralla discuss the impending exam season and the change of season! Be sure to follow the Commuter Dons on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc to stay up to date with all our events and activities!
In a very special episode fellow SMC student Sophia joins the commuter dons as part of the commuter spotlight initiative. Topics include the current reading week and how the year has been so far. If you would like to be a guest on the show nominate yourself for the commuter spotlight initiative using the link in our Instagram bio! Also be sure to check out our latest Instagram post (@commuterdonsusmc) as Sophia will be answering some commuter-related questions!
Commuter Don Miralla gives a dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe's short story: The Tell-Tale Heart. Hope you all had a great Halloween and enjoy this special episode! Follow us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and stay tuned for upcoming events and future podcast episodes!
The Commuter Dons share their favourite musical artists while they are commuting offering suggestions for each other and all SMC Commuters! Follow us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and stay tuned for upcoming events and future podcast episodes!
During the Commuter Don's busy midterm schedule they take the time to debrief on how they are doing. The Dons also announce their new events for the upcoming semester as well as give their immediate takeaways on the new show Squid Game on Netflix! Follow us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and stay tuned for upcoming events and future podcast episodes!
The Commuter Dons are officially back to provide fresh new episodes throughout the new school year! The Dons consider the new advantages and disadvantages of hybrid courses and how they might impact the year. We also give our impressions on the new voice cast in the upcoming Super Mario Bros film. Follow us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and stay tuned for upcoming events and future podcast episodes!
Join Chiara and Cianna as they share their experience with friendships and building community on campus and off!
Join Cianna and Chiara this summer as they share their favorite things to do and places to go in Toronto!
The Commuter Don team is back with two new additions! In this special episode, the team introduces themselves and teases what to expect from the program this upcoming year. The Dons also give their hot takes on topical categories such as the BTS meal, Formula 1, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Follow us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and stay tuned for information regarding Commuter Orientation for all you first years!
This week Cianna and Chiara spend some time talking to reflect on their own High School years through the lens of what they’ve learned in University. They discuss how the people and relationships around them are constantly changing and how they have adapted and matured.
Make sure to follow the Orientation Instagram to stay updated on all things Orientation! Keep your eyes open for Registration to open in June!
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This week Cianna and Chiara spend some time talking to Hedieh, who is entering her second year at the University of Toronto. Cianna, Chiara, and Hedieh reflect on their first year of University, including their most impactful experiences, and look forward to the coming semester. Make sure to follow the Orientation Instagram to stay updated on all things Orientation! Keep your eyes open for Registration to open in June!
This week Cianna and Chiara spend some time talking to Yanni about the role food has played in their home life and connects them to their heritage. However, the conversation quickly derails into stories of house plants, Disney World, and travel.
Cianna and Chiara invite student leader and varsity athlete Ella to join them in talking about opportunities to get involved and the impact of clubs on their student experience! Then Cianna and Chiara reflect back on some of their favorite spots in the city including Bang Bang Ice Cream and Bakery! Make sure to follow the Orientation Instagram to stay updated on all things Orientation! Keep your eyes open for Registration to open in June!
Orientation is taking over the Hoikety Choik! Join Cianna and Chiara this summer as they share their experience as UofT students and welcome guests including current students and alumni! Make sure to follow the Orientation Instagram to stay updated on all things Orientation! Keep your eyes open for Registration to open in June!
Hello, everyone! The school year is almost over, in this episode the commuters reflect on what was a hard year for all of us (while also sidetracking into other miscellaneous conversations). From the Commuter Dons to you, we wish you all good luck on the upcoming exams! Feel free to reach out to your dons as well with any questions on our Instagram, @commuterdonsusmc!
We made it to ten episodes! The dons (minus Athalia) gather to talk about traveling, airplanes, movies, and more. If you want us to voice our opinions on your favourite movie, send a message to our Instagram @commuterdonsusmc! Correction at 25:30: the line "the call is coming from the house" indeed originates from the Canadian horror film Black Christmas and not Scream.
In this very special episode of the Hoikety Choik the commuter dons talk about everything Harry Potter, such as ranking the films, our opinions on characters, our Patronus' and so much more! Follow us on our Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and follow our club shoutout this week @smcinclusive!
The votes are in! The commuter dons chat about their Hogwarts houses based on your votes on our Instagram. In this jam-packed episode, we discuss, traveling, our dreams, and the Grammys! Follow our club shout-out @iusca.uoft on Instagram and follow us @commuterdonsusmc and let us know how you are enjoying our podcast!
The Commuter Dons return following a week filled with midterm exams! In our welcome back episode, we catch up and talk about important topics that are on our minds such as program enrolment, messy desks, Florida, Harry Potter, and much more! We want to hear from St. Mike's commuters about any questions or concerns you may have regarding our beautiful college, come down to our Mindful Mondays events every Monday from 7-8pm on our discord!
The Hoikety Choik welcomes their very first special guest, two-time SMCSU vice president, Nicholas Pagano. Nicholas and the commuter dons talk about the upcoming SMCSU elections while also testing their political knowledge with a quiz! Follow SMCSU on Instagram @usmcsu and the commuter dons @commuterdonsusmc.
The commuter dons talk about everything surrounding the recent Superbowl including food, The Weeknd, car commercials, Adele's age, and much more. If you have any ideas for our podcast or want to learn more about our program, follow us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc. Also, follow our club shoutout this episode @readthemike.
We all love our college, St. Mikes! In this episode, the commuter dons share their favourite moments and spots on campus while also explaining how they made it to UofT and their lives in high school! Follow us on @commuterdonsusmc and check out our weekly group spotlight, the SMC Troubadours @smc_troubadours!
The commuter dons go toe-to-toe as they decide who would last the longest in a zombie apocalypse. Tensions rise as they consider all possibilities whether it's physical capabilities, survival training, or extensive knowledge of horror films. Follow us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and check out our weekly promoted group, the St. Mikes Wellness Council @usmcwellness!
In our second episode titled "Orientation", the commuter dons share their favourite experiences at Orientation while also ranking all the St. Michaels College cheers (including the Hoikety Choik itself). What is your favourite cheer? What do you love about O-week? Let us know on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc and tell us how you are enjoying the podcast!
In our introduction episode of The Hoikety Choik we discuss some of the world's most interesting topics such as sound waves, grilled cheese, yogurt, childhood stories and so much more! If you want to suggest a topic for us to talk about on the show DM us on Instagram @commuterdonsusmc or even just tell us how much you enjoy listening to our voices!