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 …
First year
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 …
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 …
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 …
Enrolling in Courses – Part 1
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 …
Great Advice from an ACMAPS Mature Student Advisor
If you have ever had the opportunity to visit the ACMAPS office, chances are you’ve met our wonderful Student Advisor, Karen Tait. As an academic advisor, Karen’s comprehensive knowledge of York U, empathetic personality, and readiness to advocate has made …
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 …
If I could go back to my first year
Back in January, a few of the ACMAPS Peer Mentors shared the one that they wish they knew during their first year. Their advice was so helpful that I thought I would ask more York University students to share what …
