So it’s that time of the year again: time to enroll in your Fall/Winter term courses. In this week’s blog, I want to give you some tips on how to create a course timetable that you’ll be happy with down …
I’m admitted! Now What?
“Dear Mr. Fry, York University is pleased to offer you admission.” Such was the first sentence on my Offer of Admission letter nearly three years ago. Accompanying my letter were several other papers and pamphlets. I scanned through …
Introducing Myself
Hello mature students! My name is Chris Fry and I’m a fourth year student studying atmospheric science and meteorology here at York University. Welcome to my blog! The decision to return to school is not one easily made. Like every …
What I’ve learned from Working at ACMAPS
With the completion of my last final exam this past Friday, my time at York University and at ACMAPS have come to an end. Being a work-study student with ACMAPS for the last year has been an amazing experience. Not …
Keep Calm and Carry On
I vividly remember the first time I seriously considered dropping out of university. It was during the first exam period, and due to bad planning, procrastination and poor coping skills; I found myself on the verge of some sort of …
This Week at York University (March 25-31st)
If you have ever set foot on the York University campus, you know that there are always a million different things to see or do. If you haven’t had a chance to get involved in many non-academic activities this semester, …
My last new semester as a York University student
It is crazy how fast time flies. It seems like only a short while ago I was back in Alberta, waiting desperately to hear back from York University to see if I had been accepted as a student. Now …
My Favorite Things (At York University)
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 …
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 …
