Summer is coming to an end and classes are right around the corner. By now you’ve selected your courses and paid your deposit. The next thing on every student’s mind: textbooks. As a first year student 3 years ago, I remember wondering how I was going to manage buying all my books. I was worried […]
Tag Archives: summer preparation
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 […]
How will YOU get to York U?
In my last bog post, I discussed options for living within walking distance of the Keele campus. This week I’d like to talk about options for getting to York if you don’t live nearby. The options are plentiful!
Living Close to Campus
I am not from the GTA and so before I started at York, I knew I’d have to find somewhere new to call home for the next four years. Rather than live in a different part of the city and commute (topic of next blog post), I wanted to find accommodation as close to campus […]
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:
