RESOURCES ON THIS PAGE:
Academic Resources
| ACADEMIC RESOURCES | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Skills Drop-In | Learning Skills Services | |
| Resources For Success | Learning Skills Services | |
| York University Library Research Guides | York University Libraries | |
| Off-Campus Computing | Access anything anywhere | |
| Toronto Public Libraries | Full range of virtual tools and services | |
| LinkedIn Learning | Not-for-credit online courses to develop variety of skills (i.e. photography, graphic design, business, etc.), free for all York University students and staff |
| STUDY RESOURCE | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TheStrive Studies | YouTube channel where host offers to study alongside you with a countdown timer, reminding you to take breaks in between study sessions |
Career and Finance
| CAREER AND FINANCE RESOURCES | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Career Lounge | York University Career Centre | |
| Wally | Free, ad-free personal finance app |
Staying Social
| LIVE/VIDEO CHAT RESOURCES | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TeleParty | Watch shows and programs together and chat live with friends with this Google Chrome extension | |
| Zoom | Share screens and have online meetings with a large group of people |
| FUN ONLINE ACTIVITIES | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Playing Cards | Website to play tabletop card games with friends | |
| Skribbl.io | Similar to Pictionary | |
| iMessage Games / Game Pigeon | Play games with friends via iMessage | |
| Virtual Concerts | A frequently updated list of free livestream concerts and music performances | |
| Google Arts & Culture | Explore museums and heritage sites from all around the world via Google Maps |
Wellbeing Resources
| FITNESS & WORKOUTS | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blogilates | Free HIIT, yoga, pilates, meal plans and diagrams | |
| Core Power Yoga | Free one hour yoga classes | |
| Union Yoga Wellness | Free virtual yoga classes on Instagram Stories | |
| 30 Days of Yoga | Free, start here | |
| Full Body Flexibility Routine | Free | |
| 30 Minute Cardio Dance Workout | Free | |
| No Equipment, Full Body Workout | Free | |
| Morning Bodyweight Workout | Free | |
| Bodyweight Upper Body Workout | Free | |
| Lower Body Workout | Free |
| NUTRITION & HEALTHY EATING | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Bytes | Free home recipes on budget-friendly meals | |
| SnackNation | Tool to choose various healthy snacks depending on your diet goals | |
| Bon Appétit | YouTube channel sharing simple at-home recipes |
| EMOTIONAL WELLBEING – CAMPUS RESOURCES | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counselling, Health, & Well-being | York University | |
| Mental Health and Wellness at York | Student On-campus Resources |
| EMOTIONAL WELLBEING – NON-CAMPUS RESOURCES | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Good 2 Talk | Post-secondary student helpline | |
| Big White Wall | Mental health support forum | |
| Bounce Back Ontario | Mental health support service, both online and by phone | |
| Calm.com | Guided meditations, music, stories, and well-being tips |
| SPIRITUAL WELLBEING RESOURCES | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| My Affirmations | Android-only app that allows you to create your own affirmations and display them as widgets on your phone, get reminders and record your voice saying these affirmations | |
| How to Practice Creating Positive Affirmations | A step-by-step guide that helps you practice creating positive affirmations for yourself and saying this aloud |
| ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING RESOURCE | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Steps to Create a Study Space in Your Room | Step-by-step article that helps you create a healthy and functioning workspace and environment at home, with photos of workspace inspirations |