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Lellow Sedio returns on her terms
The Transitional Year Programme helped her rebuild confidence in university and turn questions about educational access into research and free resources.
Lellow Sedio, a book and media studies graduate, pictured in a library.Photo: U of T Alumni News
The context
Where the work begins
Lellow Sedio's first attempt at university in Canada ended after a mental health crisis. Later, a Facebook advertisement brought her to U of T's Transitional Year Programme. Its small classes and support gave her time to understand what she wanted from studying and how to approach it.
The takeaway
What follows
Sedio graduated in book and media studies and gained admission to the Faculty of Information. Her research examined educational barriers in Botswana, including how available learning materials and language can affect students' results. She also founded Epic Minds, a nonprofit providing free educational resources, and mentored prospective students. Graduate work in critical information policy comes next.
Source reporting
Lellow Sedio returns on her terms
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