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 […]
Tag Archives: Getting Involved
Places to Recline in the Summertime
Don't let that beautiful sunshine go to waste. We waited a very long time for the warm weather to greet us and the last thing you should do is let it pass you by. In order to familiarize you with the York U campus and to get you outside so you don't feel like your […]
How to Land a Job on Campus
In a previous blog post, I referred to the “smooth landing” I was aiming for in my return to academic life. From my previous experience as a commercial pilot, landing the plane smoothly required a well-planned approach with minimal distractions. In academic terms, this meant focusing exclusively on school work during the first term. As […]
Mature Student Success: Catching up with ACMAPS Peer Mentor Michael Collens
For most students, balancing life’s commitments with academic responsibilities can be one of the biggest challenges of pursuing a university degree. For ACMAPS Peer Mentor and Environmental Studies student Michael Collens, the balancing act has involved maintaining a stellar academic record while managing health issues, family responsibilities, and a busy extracurricular schedule. Oh, and did […]
Getting Involved as a Commuter Student
As an out of province student, one of the toughest decisions I had to make after deciding to attend York University was whether to live on campus or to commute. Although the convenience of living on campus eventually persuaded me to stay close to York, I have often wondered how being a commuter student would […]
