Oprah’s Janice’s Favorite Things (At York University) Although I was never the most loyal viewer of the of the Oprah Winfrey show, there was always something magical about her Favorite Things episodes that kept me watching year after year. I’m …
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Because textbooks are expensive, ACMAPS is giving you a chance to Win 1 of 3 $100 Gift Cards to the York University Bookstore!
Did you know that ACMAPS is doing a survey on the services available for mature and part-time students at York University? Complete the survey for your chance to win one of three $100 gift certificates to the York University Bookstore. …
Mature Student Success: Keeping up with Edward Fenner-Part 2
In the second part of our interview with mature graduate student Edward Fenner, we get his take on being a mature graduate student. You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Science and Technology Studies. Were you nervous about your …
The best things in life are free…and so are these tips on great deals you should take advantage of.
Let’s face it, pursuing a post-secondary degree is expensive. The costs of tuition, textbooks, transportation, not to mention living expenses, can add up very quickly. Although the end result of obtaining a degree makes the investment worthwhile, the financial aspect …
The upside of being an old(er) student
I’ve noticed that a lot of the conversations I have on what it’s like to be a mature student are really just discussions of how challenging it can be to be non-traditional student. Let’s face it, being a mature student …
Join the Club: Getting Involved in a York University Student Organization
As an out-of-province transfer student, coming to York University meant that I would be starting fresh, both academically and socially, in a completely new campus and city. Though the prospect of meeting new people and making friends at York was …
ACMAPS Annual Reception
A few weeks ago ACMAPS held our Annual Reception to honor the mature and part-time students who were graduating from York University; and to celebrate the involvement and commitment of Mature Student Mentors, York University Mature Student Organization (YUMSO) executive …
So you just got accepted to York University, now what?
When I initially received my acceptance letter to York, the mixture of excitement and anxiousness I felt could only be expressed by the question, what’s next? What could I do in the next few months to make sure that I …
Congratulations to the Graduates
Congratulations to all the mature students who have just written their last undergraduate final exams. Cheers on accomplishing your goals and sticking to the path you had set out for yourself when you decided you were going to obtain a …
Summer School
We have reached the point in the school year when we have to decide if we will be taking courses during the summer. For those who are contemplating taking a summer course or two, here is a list of some …
