York University - YU
speciality: Education

York University is a welcoming, diverse and supportive community. The professors want to help you succeed in your classes. There are many ways to get involved on campus. You can participate in orientation week, join student clubs and even work on campus. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I created lifelong friends and expanded my network.

I am currently in a concurrent education program at York U. I think the best part of the program, is that it allows future teachers to get weeks, if not months, of experience teaching in a classroom environment before graduating. Experience that is very useful when applying to school boards and for teaching positions after graduation. However, this experience was only provided in the final year of my bachelor’s degree. As a concurrent student, I think there should be more opportunities for co-op and experiential learning throughout the entire undergraduate degree.

The profs are amazing & really help you to succeed and do your best. Yorks campus is also one of the nicest that I have seen compared to others, really makes you feel like you’re at an amazing university.

The teachers are competent and this area has really developed a lot. The campus is well maintained and there are a lot of places to hang out and get something to eat. The parking could be improved. Overall, the classrooms and installations are modern and nice.

I recently completed my first year in the 2 year Bachelor of Education program at York University. This competitive and comprehensive program is extremely thorough and arguably the best Bachelor of Education program offered by a university in Canada. The professors are extremely knowledgeable in their respective subject areas and provide great tips on the teaching profession. I feel confident that once I graduate next year, I have been equipped with the necessary tools to become a successful high school English teacher. This program inspired me to pursue the Masters of Education program, which I am applying to this upcoming Fall. I would recommend this program to anyone who has a dream of being a teacher.