You visited the OUF... now what? Reflections through a parent’s lens
Now that the Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) has passed, find out what comes next – from the parent of a future university student.
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Your student is embarking on an exciting journey, and you might be wondering how you can be there to support them along the way. YU Blog shares advice and tips on how to navigate this new chapter together.
You visited the OUF... now what? Reflections through a parent’s lens
Now that the Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) has passed, find out what comes next – from the parent of a future university student.
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