Similar to how the York University campuses can be a confusing map of crossing streets and pointing signs, the York U website can be a labyrinth of information. There are certain pages that require a frustrating amount of clicks to access. Or at least that's how it seems because you are unaware of the more […]
Student Resources
There's an App for That: York U Safety
What is the York U Safety app? It's a downloadable application for students, faculty and staff that contains information about services that will help ensure your safety while on campus. This post is not meant to alarm you, only to inform you. As a mature and part-time university student you may be accessing the York […]
There’s an APP for That: TTC
We talked about GoTransit last time so it’s only fair that I dedicate this blog post to another popular mode of public transportation known throughout Toronto as the TTC. A large percentage of York students and commuters are familiar with the red and white buses that line the boulevard and are also familiar with how […]
There's an APP for That: GoTransit
This series of posts will focus on resourceful media applications that you are able to download on your mobile phone or tablet to help you navigate the city and academic sphere. My goal is to get you using your phone for more than just phone calls, texts, and Facebook. I also plan to reach out […]
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 webpage I use. Here’s why: