UofT Takes With Mekhi Quarshie: Recent Episodes
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What do you think when you think about UofT? Diversity, maybe intelligence? Not many people think about athletics, but they should. Mekhi Quarshie is an Associate Sports Editor at UofT, join him as he documents stories about the brilliant athletes that UofT has to offer, and how they cope with the stress of going to a great school, whilst being great at their sport.
Varsity Blues Rower and law school student Tomas Jirousek goes over what it was like being an indigenous athlete and rowing as a "Redmen," how being a law student has changed his life, and why sports are the great equalizer. A heartwarming listen.
3x Olympic Ice Dancer and Paul Poirier discusses his time at UofT, the impact figure skating has had on his life, and the tenacity of the Olympics. Truly a can't miss an episode.
A lot of people say that it's hard to be a UofT student (It's called UofTears for a reason) but imagine being a student, that's also in the Rotman Business School, that's also the quarterback of a football team that hasn't been good in a decade. Clay Sequeira is that guy, and he handles it with ease. This is the interview that inspired UofT Takes, Clay sits down with Mekhi to discuss his football career and how he juggled it with sports, but also the smaller things, such as Clay's SoundCloud rapping stint, his mantra, and what he's up to now. Whether you're an athlete, a student, or both, this episode is for you.