For some us, the end of our last final exam means the beginning of the waiting game. Instead of spending our winter break with friends and family, our free time is consumed with refreshing our Moodle page and sending pointed …
Exam anxiety
My name is Janice, and I am a mature student here at York University. I am really excited to start blogging about my experiences as a mature university student, and I would love to hear your stories of what it …
Making a strong start begins now
As you get into the swing of things at university, you will go through a time of significant adjustment… and we know you want to be well adjusted! To that end, we encourage you to look ahead and make the …
Getting ready for the start of school
The beginning of school is only a few short months away. That time will pass quickly and much of that time will be devoted to getting ready for the start of school. Choosing courses, finding your way around campus, getting …
Finding your way around York – part 2
Once you have a feel for your surroundings, it’ll be time well spent to check out the wealth of services and supports available to registered students. During the summer months, you’ll want to pay a visit to York’s RED Zone, …
Finding your way around York – part 1
If you’ve attended your advising and enrolment session, you’ve already started to find your way around, likely with the support of one of our campus maps and some help from someone familiar with the Keele or Glendon campuses. To really …
The Ins and Outs of Advising and Enrolment
So you’ve (hopefully) been admitted to your program of choice and you’re set to attend your advising and enrolment appointment. Advising and enrolment appointments may seem to go by in a flash and leave you wanting more (which we can …
Why a blog for Mature Students?
Ask about academic advising, enrolment, finding your way around York, Mature Student Orientation, being successful from the start of school…or anything else that’s on your mind… If you have a question, just ask — and we’ll set about getting you the answer.
