By Mckenzie Tzeng-Fearon Is the fall weather already getting to you? Have you started counting down the days till next summer yet? Then you should start thinking about spending the summer of 2025 participating in an experiential learning opportunity with LA&PS! As someone who has participated in summer study abroad courses and the DARE program, I […]
By Anthony Aquilina Attending and succeeding in university is already a painstakingly intensive process that is guaranteed to take your attention, consciousness, and time away from other aspects of your busy life. Whether it is partaking in fewer extracurriculars, spending less time with friends, or finding yourself in a haze when dealing with the foreign […]
By Harrish Santhuruselvan When I entered my first year at York, I was on a mission to maximize my university life. Mainly, because I wanted to build strong connections for future networking opportunities. York University is a school with diversity in every walk of campus. People, programs, courses, faculty, and, most importantly, clubs. Joining clubs […]
By: Isabella Ciaravino After four years as a university student, I have attended one hundred of these, paid attention to half, and fell asleep in one too many. You know what I’m talking about; we’ve been there, we’ve done that, we’ve all been through lectures. The lecture was too long, too complex, and too boring […]
By Dipanpreet Kaur The day I boarded the flight to Toronto marked the start of an odyssey loaded with obstacles that would mold and alter me. I stepped into an unfamiliar land to pursue my academic journey. It was like planting a seed in a new garden―exciting, yet full of uncertainties. Being an international student […]
By India Madsen When I told my friends and family that I was planning a trip to Greece this summer, the first question I always got asked was "who with?". "Just by myself," I would respond. Many of the people in my life were concerned about the idea of me travelling solo. They suggested that I […]
By India Madsen When I read my acceptance letter from Osgoode Hall Law School last school year, it felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. As a LA&PS student who has gone through the law school application process, I know that submitting all the required materials for your applications can feel like […]
When I entered my first year of university, I found that creating a balance between my studies and my personal life was not always easy. I found myself spending weekends and evenings at my desk studying, reviewing lectures, or completing readings. Throughout my time in university, I have been working a part-time job, keeping up […]
Team AF members at Capstone Day. Oluwatimileyin Aina, Chidindu Chikwekwem, Matthew Ko, Anantika Kohli, Irtiqa Zafar, Ariam Teklemariam and Tanuj Pandya By Kimberly De Oliveira One of the things I have learned after my three years at York University is that there are so many incredible opportunities to pursue a unique education. One of these […]
By Arjun Punia As I continue to work as a Student Engagement Assistant in the LA&PS Colleges at York University, I’m thrilled to share some insights and reflections on my current experience. Being a work study student has provided me with invaluable skills and lessons that I know will benefit me in the long run. […]