The Best TMU Social Media Accounts to Follow as a Student

Social media, it’s good for many things. You can keep up with your favourite celebrities, see pictures of cute puppies and even discover some pretty great life hacks. Did you know that social media can also help you know what’s up at university? Here are the best Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) accounts you should be following as a student.

Following the official Toronto Met Instagram (external link, opens in new window) , Toronto Met TikTok (external link, opens in new window) , Toronto Met Twitter (external link, opens in new window)  and Toronto Met Facebook (external link, opens in new window)  accounts is the best way to stay updated on everything TMU. You’ll find updates related to school closures, student life hacks and fun news about the university.

Student Life at TMU is the best place to watch relatable videos about being a student, as well as content about programming and events at the university. These accounts are run as part of the Office of the Vice Provost, Students (OVPS) and are a great way to find out about everything the OVPS does for students like you. Follow the TMU Student Life Instagram (external link, opens in new window)  and TMU Student Life TikTok (external link, opens in new window)  for fun and informative content!

Your program will likely have a social media account for you to follow. They could be on Instagram and maybe even TikTok or Twitter. These accounts will post important reminders about dates to drop a course, pay tuition fees and course enrolment days. My program, Creative Industries, has a Creative Industries Instagram (external link, opens in new window)  run by our academic advisors. By following them I never forgot to do anything important. It’s helpful to follow these accounts to make sure you stay informed about being a student in your program!

In addition to following your program, following your faculty is a great way to learn more about any events and opportunities they’re hosting. I follow The Creative School’s Instagram (external link, opens in new window) , and I love seeing all the cool work that other students in my faculty are doing.

A course union (external link, opens in new window)  is a form of student government for your program. Throughout the semester, they’ll hold events and host other opportunities for you to participate in. The best way to get to know about them is by following their social media! In my fourth year I was the Vice-President of Communications for the Creative Industries Course Union (CICU), and the CICU Instagram (external link, opens in new window)  and CICU TikTok (external link, opens in new window)  were the best ways to find out about what we were doing for current students.

If you’re a foodie, then you need to follow the TMU Eats Instagram (external link, opens in new window) ! They post about the food you can find on campus at locations like the Hub Café. Following this account is extra helpful if you’re living in residence and on a meal plan as it has information on what you can eat in the dining halls. Just beware that you might get hungry while looking at this account!

Giving the TMU Bold Instagram (external link, opens in new window) , TMU Bold Twitter (external link, opens in new window)  and TMU Bold TikTok (external link, opens in new window)  a follow is a must if you’re a sports fan. TMU Bold (external link, opens in new window)  is the official name for all of our sports teams and following their social media is the best way to get updates about games, scores and watch athlete highlights. You can attend regular season TMU Bold home games for free (external link, opens in new window)  if you show your OneCard, and following their socials will ensure you know when the games are!

If you like working out and getting active, then follow TMU Recreation on Instagram (external link, opens in new window) ! You’ll find all the latest updates about intramurals, group fitness classes and any contests or special events they host. If you’re a regular gym-goer, they’ll also post about any closures affecting access to the Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC) or Mattamy Athletic Centre (MAC).

If there are any student groups and clubs that you’re interested in joining, follow their social media! It’s the best way to see if the club is looking for new members or hosting any events you can attend. Check out all of the student groups (external link, opens in new window)  at TMU to see which ones you might want to follow.By following these accounts, you’ll be able to see quality TMU-related content while scrolling through your feeds. It’s one of the best ways to stay updated while living your best student life!

Until next time, 

Jenna