As December begins, group projects, assignments, and essays start to pile up, leaving us frazzled as we scramble to complete everything on time. Although this may be a stressful period, it is imperative that we begin to prepare for finals as they are fast approaching. Taking the necessary steps to prepare for exams can […]
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MY VISIT TO YORK UNIVERSITY MATURE STUDENT ORGANIZATION’S LOUNGE
Here I am in my fourth year and I have never visited YUMSO’s student lounge, and I’ve seriously missed out. I decided to correct that error and made my first visit there last week (and it won’t be my last). It was a beautiful day for a walk over to Vanier College (located behind York […]
Having the Conversation About Going Back to School
Having the conversation about going back to school is not an easy one, but it is an essential one. Some of you might have already sat your family and friends down and told them about your decision, others may still have yet to do so. Regardless, it's important that the people around you understand your […]
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 to as “ground school,” is where we learn all the nooks and crannies of that […]
Mature Student Success: Keeping up with Edward Fenner-Part 1
To say that Edward Fenner has accomplished a lot during his time at York University feels like an understatement. Edward is the mature student who founded YUMSO, revived Existere, and contributed to raising the profile of mature students across the York University campus.
