You stand on stage peering out towards the crowd to see if your family has the camera ready. Your heart is beating to the point that you swear it may leap out of your chest. The person in front of …
Getting Ready for School
The Bookstore
Summer is coming to an end and classes are right around the corner. By now you’ve selected your courses and paid your deposit. The next thing on every student’s mind: textbooks. As a first year student 3 years ago, I …
Academic Orientation
Over the course of my career as a pilot, I have flown several different types of aircraft. Every pilot knows how to fly, but additional type-specific training is required when transitioning to a different model. This training, which pilots refer …
How will YOU get to York U?
In my last bog post, I discussed options for living within walking distance of the Keele campus. This week I’d like to talk about options for getting to York if you don’t live nearby. The options are plentiful! …
Living Close to Campus
I am not from the GTA and so before I started at York, I knew I’d have to find somewhere new to call home for the next four years. Rather than live in a different part of the city and …
my.yorku.ca – York’s Web Portal
Is my.yorku.ca in your bookmarks? If not, it should be. This powerful internet tool pulls information from all across the university and tailors it to individual students. In my 3 years at York, this has been the single most useful …
How to Land a Job on Campus
In a previous blog post, I referred to the “smooth landing” I was aiming for in my return to academic life. From my previous experience as a commercial pilot, landing the plane smoothly required a well-planned approach with minimal distractions. …
Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
In this week’s blog, I’d like to continue with the theme of financial aid and discuss scholarships, awards and bursaries. We’ve all heard of them, but what exactly are they and how do you receive them? Here the answers to …
The Rap About OSAP
One of the first questions I asked myself when I was contemplating returning to school was: “Could I afford it?” All mature students face the same dilemma: time at school is time one could be earning money. How can I …
Ready, Set, Enroll!
I always find course enrolment exciting – I get my first glimpse of what the upcoming semester will look like. Enrolment dates vary depending on your program and year. Click here to find out when you can begin enrolling. Courses …
