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 her very popular among mature students. What many may notknow is that in addition to […]
Tag Archives: First year
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 can be tough, and as mature students, we face unique issues and barriers that others […]
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 they wish they knew when they were in their first year. For students who will […]
