Happy December! The finish line is so close; we are in the holiday home stretch. There is just one thing we need to get out of the way—exams. Now is the time where all York U students (including myself) buckle down and start reviewing for upcoming examinations. Studying for exams takes patience, focus and time, […]
Tag Archives: Mature Student Success
Preparing for Final Assignments
Greetings! We are in the homestretch for the Fall semester and the completion dates for final assignments are drawing nearer. The weight of end of term assignments may be adding a significant amount of pressure and stress to your life. It’s normal to feel stressed during this time of the year. When you find that […]
Getting involved on campus
Hello everyone, As a mature student it can be difficult to get involved on campus while going to school and managing all of your other priorities. If that is what is stopping you from taking part in various York University events, that’s completely understandable and your goal then is to find activities that don’t encroach […]
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 […]
The First Month of School - Making a Routine Part 2
Welcome to the second half of the Making a Routine discussion that will talk about ways which you can make the best of your first month of school by discovering important buildings, looking into financial planning and finding a space that you can designate as your study corner. Let's kick off this blog post by […]