I like there are students from all over the world. You get to really learn a lot from each other. I believe the food on campus needs to reflect more about the diversity on campus. There are a few options, but we need more.

I like that the university provides lucrative and meaningful experiences for students of different programs. It shows that they don’t see students students as slaves and they understand our value in the market. I like that my professors provides quizzes and worksheets to make sure we understand the materials. It makes the learning process progressive. I would say for me I wish courses were a lot more simple rather than just conceptual. I like materials to be simple.

I am currently studying Human Rights and Equity Studies which so far has been interesting, educating and fun. I’ve encountered amazing professors and TA’s who have made this program quite admirable and interesting to learn. Some TA’S were a bit arrogant and difficult during my first year. But the Professors have made it more accommodating for students. York has also provided amazing resources to help students with their writing, accessing school, and improving other skills. Another issue is that eclass always crashes making it difficult to access professors’ lectures or posting assignments.

The program is great if you’re looking to work in the health care industry but don’t necessarily want to work in the bio-medical health sector. Everything about my program at York is great, the teachers are extremely professional and great at their job, and the environment at school is also perfect. Although, what could be changed for the better is the remote/in-person study system. Some instructors do lack flexibility in the way they decide to take lectures and classes.

Upon entering studies at York University, I had three programs that I was highly interested in and intrigued by. The first being Children Studies, primarily because I felt it was a safe route due to the low admissions grades. The second was Psychology, after some experience in high school with this course I thought studying Psych for four years was my dream. Thirdly was Human Rights and Equity studies, which upon entry to my undergraduate program, I was very intimidated by. I transitioned through all three of these programs, initially, I took the “easy” route and studied Children studies, after gaining more confidence in my abilities I went for it and switched programs into Psychology. I eventually realized that Psych in university is heavily based on practical science as opposed to social science (which is my strong suit). I finally realized that all the fears I had surrounding Human Rights and Equity studies were based off of things I actually succeed in. I was always told there was too much writing involved in the program but my favourite form of assignments are essays. After being in University for the first two years I finally made the brave decision of switching into Human Rights, third time’s the charm. When it boiled down to it I just stopped and took a closer look at my life, this is when I really began to realize human rights is the one area of learning that doesn’t feel like school to me, or better yet it gives school a new feeling, it allows me to enjoy my studies, it gives me the opportunity to desire more knowledge. When you’re applying to school, or even if you’re already in school and feel your studies are not serving a greater purpose the best way to find your passion, is look a little closer at your life and find away to incorporate your daily interests into what you’re studying. Nonetheless, York can be a difficult school to navigate sometimes with the lack of communication between advisor and student, but don’t give up.