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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. Published in Alumni Digest as verified reporting from the University of Toronto.

The Transitional Year Programme helped her rebuild confidence in university and turn questions about educational access into research and free resources.

In the September issue
headshot of Lellow Sedio in a library with shelves of books behind her
Lellow Sedio, a book and media studies graduate, pictured in a library. Photo: Photo: U of T Alumni News. Source image retained for editorial review; rights clearance is still required before any broader reuse.

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.

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