The York University Thread

[dx1997]

I guess since it's the only school left without a thread.

To start it off, is anyone doing Frosh this year either as a leader or a participant?

Also, does anyone know when the OSAP documents are ready to pick-up? Too bad that Unitext closed down, I guess that's one less option to buy and sell our books.

[Oni-kun]

I'm in 4th year, Majoring in Geography, getting certificate in GIS. I'm looking forward to Yorkfest for ALL THE FREE STUFF!!!! I dunno when osap documents are ready to be picked up but I always pick them up pretty late when there are nomore line-ups.

Heres a tip, for some classes you don't even need to buy the book as the prof either doesn't even use it or its on reserve in the library. If you're REALLY cheap some of the books aren't shrink wrapped in the bookstore, you can read it in there if nobody sees you.

Oh btw the URL in your signature to yorkonline or something doesn't work.

[Bmp5]

For textbooks,I always buy my textbooks used and then re sell them after that.You might only lose like 20 bucks per textbook if they continue to use the textbook or sometimes you can resell them at the same price.Dont be cheap in textbooks but there are some courses where textbooks are hardly used.

[Oni-kun]

yeah several courses i've gotten like B+ and I don't even know what the book looks like.

[Bmp5]

B plus is a very good grade.I noticed that in your final years,getting a plus is like nearly impossible and getting A is lot and lot of work.

A piece of advice is that asked a lot of info about the prof that teaches a course.It is very important as some courses are lot easier by some prof rather than others.

[Bmp5]

Anyone at atkinson needs advice about the compulsory courses,post here and i will try my best to help you.I was in accounting major and most electives were finance at atkinson.

[PrimoTurbo]

2nd year polisci, from what I recall documents pickup are late august or early sept.

[TechRock]

why is frosh week one week long?
do i have to go to every single event?

[Oni-kun]

To be honest I never went to frosh week.

[sean222]

www.ekha.com :)

I've bought and sold a few textbooks here.

-Sean

[EH100501AC]

why is frosh week one week long?
do i have to go to every single event?

No but if you didn't it would be a waste of money.

[mrl14]

Does anyone know when Frosh week starts for York?

[BeaverLiquor]

2nd year polisci, from what I recall documents pickup are late august or early sept.

if you are taking political theory (think it is still a requirement) try to get prof. newman, one of the best profs i've had so far.

[dx1997]

Does anyone know when Frosh week starts for York?

It depends on your college. It usually starts during the last week of August and runs through Labour Day. Each college has their own thing, so it's best to get in contact with them.

[Ruckus]

i was just curious when:

- do we get our U-Pass (or wutever...the one that acts as a metropass)?
- do we get to take advantage of the university discounts like dentist checkups n good cell phone plans?

[PrimoTurbo]

i was just curious when:

- do we get our U-Pass (or wutever...the one that acts as a metropass)?
- do we get to take advantage of the university discounts like dentist checkups n good cell phone plans?

U-Pass is not final yet, chance are we won't get it unless you heard otherwise.

York health plan covers some dental stuff.


DENTAL BENEFITS.

*Benefit Year: September 1 to August 31

The Maximum for the dental benefits is $400

Basic & Preventive Services are covered at 60%.
The Coverage and Limitations for Basic & Preventive Services are:
One Recall exam per Benefit Year
Complete, Emergency and Specific Oral Exams
Consultations
X-rays
1 unit of polishing and 2 units of scaling per Benefit year

Minor Restorative are covered at 60%.
The Coverage and Limitations for Minor Restoratives are:

Fillings: amalgam, silicate, composite or tooth coloured fillings
Space maintainers (Under 15 years of age)

Extraction & Oral Surgery are covered at 60%.
The Coverage and Limitations for Extraction & Oral Surgery are:
Extractions (excluding wisdom teeth) and residual root removal

http://www.yfs.ca/index.php?section_id=2

[dx1997]

Does anyone know when Frosh week starts for York?

Here's an actual link I found too. This should give you all the information you need.

Here's the latest on Yorkfest. This year it will be at the Rexall Centre instead of the field where all the buses all go through.

http://www.yorkfest.ca/

[TechRock]

when should we start buying bus pass n books?

[duckling.]

Going into Biotech this year ...

Im not going to frosh week.. I'll be missing more or less (actually.. only more) 3 events.. not worth it if you're missing any of it

[Ruckus]

i was just wondering what time does york's gym open to public? i wanna put my workout class rite before public so i can continue working out after class if need be :razz:

[Rosico]

Does anyone know when Frosh week starts for York?

here is the link for social orientation.

For those thinking of skipping it, unless you have a lot of friends going to york and you want to remain in that clique - don't miss it. One of the best weeks of my life.

http://www.yorku.ca/scld/orientation/student.htm

[Rosico]

i was just wondering what time does york's gym open to public? i wanna put my workout class rite before public so i can continue working out after class if need be :razz:

According to this link, 6am - 11:30 pm M-F

http://www.yorku.ca/schkine/facilities/geninfo.htm

[masterballer]

ok im first year, i was wondering what i should go to and what i shouldnt? there are soo many events going on :S i dont want to go to a flop event or one thats a waste of time.

o and links would be nice :D thanks.

[Rosico]

ok im first year, i was wondering what i should go to and what i shouldnt? there are soo many events going on :S i dont want to go to a flop event or one thats a waste of time.

o and links would be nice :D thanks.

What college and faculty are you affiliated with? Choose that and attend it.

As for big York events, check out Yorkfest for sure (Metric is headlining this year) and maybe even York Day.

[masterballer]

What college and faculty are you affiliated with? Choose that and attend it.

As for big York events, check out Yorkfest for sure (Metric is headlining this year) and maybe even York Day.


bethune, i was wondering about froshweek (sp) what is that? is it worth anything? what happens during that?

is that the same as york week? if not when and what is that?

[duckling.]

Holy crap I just remembered.

Do you have to attend your college orientation day tour thing? I totally forgot about that and the ones for Bethune are probably happening as I speak

Edit: lol nvm.. deadline was Aug. 1

[dalinxz]

Im in Calumet

This is the schedule

My Question is what do I attend, since I dont actually live on res, but will be commuting. Can I still attend or not?

http://www.calumet.yorku.ca/ccc/frosh06/froshsched1.jpg

http://www.calumet.yorku.ca/ccc/frosh06/froshsched2.jpg

[jd82]

all frosh activities are open to ALL students

p.s. calumet rules (im a york alum)

[Rosico]

bethune, i was wondering about froshweek (sp) what is that? is it worth anything? what happens during that?

is that the same as york week? if not when and what is that?

Frosh week - orientation week is the same. YFS (the central student gov't is planning some events too along the moniker of York Week but that is the 1st or 2nd week of classes.

I would strongly encourage you to attend orientation week in order to meet people. Most colleges have sleepovers or bunk rooms set aside but you need to reserve these in advance.

Bethune has a pretty good frosh week - the organizers are good and people have a great time - good rivalry with Stong and Calumet. As for academic orientation - pick and choose what you think you need help on. Go to the first session so you get to meet some key resource people. Use them. The staff person in Bethune recently won a York wide staff award for her dedicated service to students - she is great.

[Rosico]

all frosh activities are open to ALL students

p.s. calumet rules (im a york alum)

Well, a bit of a caveat there -

they setup and open to all first year students. Wouldn't want those 4th years praying on froshies...

Most cost you something - you buy either a frosh kit through your college (which is heavily subsidized so it is a great deal) and some colleges have individual tickets for events. Contact your college through email or phone.

[mdc3000]

I would definitely recommend buying a frosh kit and sticking with ONE college's activities for the whole week... not only will it be one of the best weeks of you life, by sticking with YOUR college, you'll meet people you'll either be living in residence with or see in your classes, which makes the University transition easier.

And not to rain on the parade, but VANIER rules. (although, Winters Frosh week is probably the best on campus).

MATT

[Rosico]

(although, Winters Frosh week is probably the best on campus).

MATT

Quoted for truth!

[EH100501AC]

Go STONG! :cheesygri

[130hp]

bethune, i was wondering about froshweek (sp) what is that? is it worth anything? what happens during that?

is that the same as york week? if not when and what is that?


I'm from Bethune, I'm starting 2nd year. The frosh events are a lot of fun and you meet a lot of people. I wish I went to more of the events. However some events were directed more towards the people who stay on res. Anyways, go out and have some fun!

[dalinxz]

all frosh activities are open to ALL students

p.s. calumet rules (im a york alum)

cool im part of calumet too so how do we register to go or whatnot?

[goffeebeans]

Been a while, but when I went there was a sign up sheet, to get your frosh package.. I think at that time you can sign up for a few of the organized things like the jays game and such where they provide transportation.

A lot of the things you can just show up.

BTW, some of the colleges have rooms that they can rent out for the night to students. If you plan on going to the parties and such, this is always an option.

[xeodragon]

oh btw, what does the frosh kit include?

[Rosico]

it depends, but most give you a kit with all the tickets for the events, lots of free samples, tshirt, lanyard, laundry bag and good times.

contact your college if you are interested in the specifics.

[jd82]

cool im part of calumet too so how do we register to go or whatnot?

www.calumetcc.ca

[xchodax]

going into my 1st year

wen do we get our schedules? or if we already have access to them, where can i find it?

[dalinxz]

www.calumetcc.ca


thanks soooo much :)

[dalinxz]

going into my 1st year

wen do we get our schedules? or if we already have access to them, where can i find it?

if you mean the timetable after your done choosing your courses, just click on plot my course timetable you can click on the course and theres a link to see the professors, class etc.

[TechRock]

if you are going alone to forsh, should you still go?

[grilw]

I'm in Calumet too ! Got my small kit , and I'm looking forward to a fun week of events !

[dalinxz]

if you are going alone to forsh, should you still go?

I actually believe thats the point. :)

[xchodax]

besides for tuition, how much does school usually cost on average (text books, work books, insurance thing, not sure what else there is but yea)?

i just want to have an idea on what im gonna need too spend in september. :|

thanks everyone!

[B0000rt]

besides for tuition, how much does school usually cost on average (text books, work books, insurance thing, not sure what else there is but yea)?

i just want to have an idea on what im gonna need too spend in september. :|

thanks everyone!
Well the tuition is by credit load, mine was usually 18 per semester and it was something like $1000 for a 6 credit course, so a year's tuition would be around $6000.

Textbooks, depending on the course, they're anywhere from 60-150. Course kits are usually < $40, some profs like to rip you off, others just charge for the paper it was copied on (ie Jeff Edmonds's CSE3101 course). Insurance is something around $150 of which you can opt out if you have coverage under your parents.

Things to do at the start of the new school year:
1) Order Low Price Editions from India from www.firstandsecond.com if your textbooks are available. Use www.xe.com to get a rough estimate of Indian Rupees to Canadian Dollars...
2) Go to the second floor of the Student Center to the York Federation of Students (YFS) office and get a FREE date book thing (shoot I can't think of what they're called right now, brain freeze)
3) Go to Student Services (they're just south of SSB) and get a letter for your parent's insurance company (if they have health insurance) showing them that you're a student at York, they may complain and whine about not wanting to pay for your coverage.
4) Go to Parking Services in PS2 (aka William Small center) and get your GO Student Card (http://www.yorku.ca/trnsprt/go-studentcard.htm) , TTC Metropass (http://www.yorku.ca/trnsprt/ttc-metropass.htm) or parking pass (http://www.yorku.ca/parking/)
5) In late Sept to Mid Oct, stand in line at the North West CLH entrance to opt out of the YFS insurance with proof that you have insurance through your parents, or do it online.

Missing anything?

[Oni-kun]

Well the tuition is by credit load, mine was usually 18 per semester and it was something like $1000 for a 6 credit course, so a year's tuition would be around $6000.

Textbooks, depending on the course, they're anywhere from 60-150. Course kits are usually < $40, some profs like to rip you off, others just charge for the paper it was copied on (ie Jeff Edmonds's CSE3101 course). Insurance is something around $150 of which you can opt out if you have coverage under your parents.

Things to do at the start of the new school year:
1) Order Low Price Editions from India from www.firstandsecond.com if your textbooks are available. Use www.xe.com to get a rough estimate of Indian Rupees to Canadian Dollars...
2) Go to the second floor of the Student Center to the York Federation of Students (YFS) office and get a FREE date book thing (shoot I can't think of what they're called right now, brain freeze)
3) Go to Student Services (they're just south of SSB) and get a letter for your parent's insurance company (if they have health insurance) showing them that you're a student at York, they may complain and whine about not wanting to pay for your coverage.
4) Go to Parking Services in PS2 (aka William Small center) and get your GO Student Card (http://www.yorku.ca/trnsprt/go-studentcard.htm) , TTC Metropass (http://www.yorku.ca/trnsprt/ttc-metropass.htm) or parking pass (http://www.yorku.ca/parking/)
5) In late Sept to Mid Oct, stand in line at the North West CLH entrance to opt out of the YFS insurance with proof that you have insurance through your parents, or do it online.

Missing anything?

Second wednesday of classes go to yorkfest and get lots of free stuff.

[Rosico]

As a head's up - the location of yorkfest has changed. All the free stuff will be in the centre campus walkway (between the curtis lecture halls and the science and engineering building) leading to the rexall centre for the concert - Metric!

[B0000rt]

As a head's up - the location of yorkfest has changed. All the free stuff will be in the centre campus walkway (between the curtis lecture halls and the science and engineering building) leading to the rexall centre for the concert - Metric!

NO ****, MY GF LOVES METRIC. Damn, maybe I'll attend Yorkfest this year.

I wonder if they'll ask for York ID at the door now, I hope not.

[Impala]

can someone tell me how mucha locker will be for the year?

[Oni-kun]

can someone tell me how mucha locker will be for the year?

Why do you need a locker man? I've never needed one of all my 3 years there. Just carry your stuff with you. You shouldn't be carrying text books anyway you dont really need them for like 90% of classes ever.

[Ruckus]

its $15 for a year anyway

[goffeebeans]

A locker does come in handy though when you're at school.
Though not so much when you're taking business courses or similar type of programs where you're not on campus much. If you have courses that require you to bring either books/manuals/labs/etc, have long breaks, or you plan on bringing clothes to use the gym than for sure it'll benefit you.

A bunch of my friends had lockers at bethune (kine students), it was really useful since they needed to not only carry around books, but also had to bring gym clothes/shoes. You can split them with friends and it also comes in handy when you need to pass stuff to your buddies, as you can just tell them to pick them up from the locker.

Note though, there have been locker break-ins, so it's best not to leave anything important in the lockers over night. This includes textbooks.

[wikka]

Any Atkinson students here?....

[djphat]

Any Atkinson students here?....Oui

[Alvito]

stong sucks, their website is crap.

[Agent_J]

Any Atkinson students here?....
another one here :)

[pai]

i got a ticket isssued by yorku. its to my dad's name and not lnked to me, they have sent a 2nd notice. and adding extra service charges. Is there anyway to get out of this. and not pay it??? it would be realy realy helpful thanks!

[WorldIRC]

They can't enforce it...if they can't link it to you...

[pai]

well they mailed it to us coz the liscence number is under my dads name thats why they got our address./
but in a way they can link it to me coz they no that thats my dad//

[Ogata]

well they mailed it to us coz the liscence number is under my dads name thats why they got our address./
but in a way they can link it to me coz they no that thats my dad//

Theres no sense in avoiding the law I think in your situation. Do you have to go to court? I bet you if you do, the cop won't even show up. Almost 99.9% of the time they don't. And I agree York parking is expensive as well as the permits. 1k for 6 months just to park your car in their property?

[Alvito]

i got a ticket isssued by yorku. its to my dad's name and not lnked to me, they have sent a 2nd notice. and adding extra service charges. Is there anyway to get out of this. and not pay it??? it would be realy realy helpful thanks!

my brother has a ticket for 1200 under my dads name.

they cant do anything to you. after a few letters say the person has moved from this address.

[goffeebeans]

Any Atkinson students here?....

atkinson here too. going into 4th year, but still have a few 3rd year courses and a 2nd.

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

i got a ticket isssued by yorku. its to my dad's name and not lnked to me, they have sent a 2nd notice. and adding extra service charges. Is there anyway to get out of this. and not pay it??? it would be realy realy helpful thanks!

They will withhold ur degree if u don't pay ur fines. I knew someone who had to pay off 1000 dollars in fines otherwise she wouldn't get her degree. :lol:


Oh, and the fines were also in her dad's name. I am not sure how they linked it back to her though.

[xchodax]

what's stopping people from parking in that huge plaza across the street from york?

i parked there a couple of times and no one seemed to have a problem with it?

[wikka]

anyone in a business related field at atkinson? ....not many people talk about our college since schulich overshadows us. going into my first year! how's your experience so far?

[Alvito]

They will withhold ur degree if u don't pay ur fines. I knew someone who had to pay off 1000 dollars in fines otherwise she wouldn't get her degree. :lol:


Oh, and the fines were also in her dad's name. I am not sure how they linked it back to her though.

my brother got his degree, and he still has the outstanding fine of 1200

[rothjer]

York's parking tickets will be legally enforceable this year, dont think for a second that the YU admin isnt catching onto the fact that kids are scamming through the parking authorities by having their cars on their parents name. Its a good idea in theory, but parking at york is becomming really black and white. You will get tickets this year, that WILL be legally enforceable and can be seen by insurence companies and can be delt with in a legal matter if they are not paid- this is something new for york and i think its awesome ! If you cant pay for parking at york, take the bus !!!!! If your too lazy to take the bus, then pay for parking. I get a parking pass every year, and to be honest, i just see it as another tuition expense. I hate how there are people who try to scam parking, its really not worth it, and its sad to see people getting into crap for a parking violation- if your really that cheap to pay the 12 bucks for a flat rate, or for a parking pass, GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR!!!!!! york is going to be more annoying than ever about parking, i even saw then towing away cars beside steadman lecture halls the other week!!!!

[Agent_J]

You will get tickets this year, that WILL be legally enforceable and can be seen by insurence companies
would you like to explain why "insurence" companies would care about parking tickets?

[shawn99]

York's parking tickets will be legally enforceable this year, dont think for a second that the YU admin isnt catching onto the fact that kids are scamming through the parking authorities by having their cars on their parents name. Its a good idea in theory, but parking at york is becomming really black and white. You will get tickets this year, that WILL be legally enforceable and can be seen by insurence companies and can be delt with in a legal matter if they are not paid- this is something new for york and i think its awesome ! If you cant pay for parking at york, take the bus !!!!! If your too lazy to take the bus, then pay for parking. I get a parking pass every year, and to be honest, i just see it as another tuition expense. I hate how there are people who try to scam parking, its really not worth it, and its sad to see people getting into crap for a parking violation- if your really that cheap to pay the 12 bucks for a flat rate, or for a parking pass, GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR!!!!!! york is going to be more annoying than ever about parking, i even saw then towing away cars beside steadman lecture halls the other week!!!!


you got a source?

There was a news article not long ago about how this girl's diploma was withheld cus she had accumulated parking tickets in the excess of 1000. Her reason - classes ended late and was afraid to walk the distance to her car, so she parks it near her classes. They were debating if it was correct to withhold diplomas, and don't know if they passed legistation on that.

[rothjer]

you got a source?

There was a news article not long ago about how this girl's diploma was withheld cus she had accumulated parking tickets in the excess of 1000. Her reason - classes ended late and was afraid to walk the distance to her car, so she parks it near her classes. They were debating if it was correct to withhold diplomas, and don't know if they passed legistation on that.



Contact parking services at york, im guessing theyre not taken to court, however, they can be, York can also have the right to withold any academic services (up to and including your Diploma). And it is Yorks legal right to enforce parking tickets.

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

They have been withholding the diplomas for years. That is nothing new.

I guess if u don't end up graduating then it's all good. :lol:

[kiricabana]

Hi guys I am in Calumet and I was wondering if someone can tell me the process of petitioning courses.

[Rosico]

Hi guys I am in Calumet and I was wondering if someone can tell me the process of petitioning courses.

Depends what faculty you are in. PM me for details if you want.

[Rosico]

you got a source?

There was a news article not long ago about how this girl's diploma was withheld cus she had accumulated parking tickets in the excess of 1000. Her reason - classes ended late and was afraid to walk the distance to her car, so she parks it near her classes. They were debating if it was correct to withhold diplomas, and don't know if they passed legistation on that.

Nope, no debate. The case would have been reviewed as an individual matter and I know this individual personally - she paid up to get her degree.

That said, there is that shiny new plaza across York on Keele and there will eventually be a huge parking alot across York on steeles (city of vaughan).

[BeaverLiquor]

york could argue that they have those security escort to your car/dorm things for wormen, not sure if it is free though.

[pai]

i called the parking services... tried to pretend i never received one of the 3 tickets...... and hes like being an ass.. so i guess i have to pay for it.....harrrrrghghh!!@

[Rosico]

york could argue that they have those security escort to your car/dorm things for wormen, not sure if it is free though.

Yes it is - http://www.yorku.ca/goSAFE/

[pai]

ya but that cant really justify why i didnt pay for a parking pass ...
u no wat
i just need to redeem 200 dollars
heartache to spend money for **** like this

[TechRock]

winter college is too damn noise

[Kinki]

I'm looking at York's calendar and classes seems to start ealier than usual. I thought we always start school a week after most universities. Can someone with an actual calendar from York/YFS confirm the official start day of class?

Sept 6?




Fall/Winter 2006-2007 Sessional Dates
Fall Classes Start

Term F*
Sep 6

Term Y*
Sep 6

Term FF
Sep 18

[B0000rt]

It doesn't matter, you Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah off, so that's always a plus.

Rye High is the 5th

and UofT is the 11th..

If you work it out, you get 3 days off in the Fall, with the two Jewish holidays, that makes the start date the 12th... :D

[Rosico]

winter college is too damn noise

Ha ha ha - do you live there? enjoying the midnight events there?

[TechRock]

no, im at mac which is right beside winter

[l33t.h4x0r]

i can confirm thats its wed sept.6 for the first day of class ><"

[Alvito]

how much are parking passes? has anyone gone to buy them yet? the website is useless.

[B0000rt]

how much are parking passes? has anyone gone to buy them yet? the website is useless.
You're useless. :lol:

Heh jk man
http://www.yorku.ca/parking/documents/2006S-Keele-Permit-Apps.pdf

Prices are there..

Anywhere from 320 to 502 depending on location, for 4 months.

[ashrafur2000]

I think the parking passes are going for $500+ per semester (or four months) and that is only for outdoor parking lots. If you want a parking space in the garage, I guess it will cost you more than $600.

[B0000rt]

Anyways, if you're buying your parking pass now, good luck getting one, chances are they're already all sold out.

[Alvito]

thanks... this is what i was looking at before.

http://www.yorku.ca/parking/

[B0000rt]

thanks... this is what i was looking at before.

http://www.yorku.ca/parking/
Lol dude, it's right there! On the left side "Permits" :p

[Alvito]

that wasnt there before, i swear.

[vanessie]

I just read this entire thread :|

Okay I'm going into my first year at Keele campus [kin major], 2nd year overall (did last year @ Glendon)

I have a few questions,
What is this Yorkfest thing,
Where do we get ISIC cards?
Has anyone received their sessional cards yet? Cause I haven't..and school starts in 5 days
How do you know what college you're affiliated with? :lol: I know, it sounds dumb. But no one has told me. :lol:

Oh, and anyone know a good source for buy/selling used texts? I've got a couple to sell. Psych, Sociology, and Logic texts if anyone needs...PM me ;) also seeking some kin texts and "germany through the ages"...lol had to get that in there

[B0000rt]

I just read this entire thread :|

Okay I'm going into my first year at Keele campus [kin major], 2nd year overall (did last year @ Glendon)

I have a few questions,
What is this Yorkfest thing,
Where do we get ISIC cards?
Has anyone received their sessional cards yet? Cause I haven't..and school starts in 5 days
How do you know what college you're affiliated with? :lol: I know, it sounds dumb. But no one has told me. :lol:

Oh, and anyone know a good source for buy/selling used texts? I've got a couple to sell. Psych, Sociology, and Logic texts if anyone needs...PM me ;) also seeking some kin texts and "germany through the ages"...lol had to get that in there

www.yorkfest.ca for information
ISIC cards can be obtained at Travel Cuts, they're in the Student center, at the South West Corner..
You should've received your sessional card already I believe, not sure about the dates..
You're usually afflilated by your program, it's on your sessional ID card :p
www.bookstore.yorku.ca has used books classifieds

[vanessie]

www.yorkfest.ca for information
ISIC cards can be obtained at Travel Cuts, they're in the Student center, at the South West Corner..
You should've received your sessional card already I believe, not sure about the dates..
You're usually afflilated by your program, it's on your sessional ID card :p
www.bookstore.yorku.ca has used books classifieds

thanks a lot :)

[Oni-kun]

i haven't gotten my sessional card yet either.
hey venessie you're in markham? are you gonna take the go bus to york? maybe i'll see you on it

[vanessie]

i haven't gotten my sessional card yet either.
hey venessie you're in markham? are you gonna take the go bus to york? maybe i'll see you on it


Hey! I just moved here, and I don't know how to use go transit lol so I probably won't be taking the go-bus,. I'm in south markham, McCowan and Denison, so I'll either be going up to Hwy 7 and taking viva purple straight to york, or going all the way down Steeles.

[baqerh]

Hey, it's my first time using these forums and I saw The York University Threads right away. Anyways, I live on campus in the village (sentinal/cook) and im going into my 2.5 - 3rd year in Atkinson's accounting program. :)

[Alvito]

www.yorkfest.ca for information
ISIC cards can be obtained at Travel Cuts, they're in the Student center, at the South West Corner..
You should've received your sessional card already I believe, not sure about the dates..
You're usually afflilated by your program, it's on your sessional ID card :p
www.bookstore.yorku.ca has used books classifieds

how do i know if those books are the same ISBN as the ones in the online new bookstore?

the new book store doesnt give u the ISBN, just name and authors name.

the used classifieds however give the ISBN. those used books are pretty damn cheap! they must be older editions or in bad coniditon, if they are not, i want to buy all my books used!

[B0000rt]

how do i know if those books are the same ISBN as the ones in the online new bookstore?

the new book store doesnt give u the ISBN, just name and authors name.

the used classifieds however give the ISBN. those used books are pretty damn cheap! they must be older editions or in bad coniditon, if they are not, i want to buy all my books used!
Yeah the Online bookstore sucks like that, to get the true ISBN, either check your faculty's website (for CS they have a textbook list for the courses with ISBNs http://www.cse.yorku.ca/undergrad/06-07/F06_BOOK_LIST.pdf ) otherwise you're probably going to have to go into the bookstore and see.

(it's crazy in the bookstore, the lineup looks SUPER long, but don't be afraid, the line moves REALLY FAST.

[Impala]

can you return Store bought used text books? (I bought it used from the bookstore)

I gave the girl my course list and she gave me a textbook for the wrong section


also, does custom print indicate that it is a a course kit? (this if for another text i need to purchase)

[B0000rt]

can you return Store bought used text books?

I gave the girl my course list and she gave me a textbook for the wrong section
They won't refund you the textbook at the purchase price if you've opened up the shrink wrap, or it looks used in any way.

[Impala]

Sorry if i wasn't clear, I bought the textbook from the bookstore Used

[vanessie]

can you return Store bought used text books? (I bought it used from the bookstore)

I gave the girl my course list and she gave me a textbook for the wrong section


also, does custom print indicate that it is a a course kit? (this if for another text i need to purchase)

I think course kits are indicated on booklist by "CK".. and custom prints are textbooks composed by the course prof. Example last year for one of my classes I had a course kit and a book of articles, excerpts, comprehension questions etc. put together by the course director.

[B0000rt]

Sorry if i wasn't clear, I bought the textbook from the bookstore Used
Oh, my fault, but anyways, here's the refund policy found here
http://www.bookstore.yorku.ca/index.cfm?index=REFUNDS


No Refunds or Exchanges on:

1. Course kits.
2. Special Orders.
3. Sale or discounted items, or any items marked "final sale".
4. Computer software, recorded cassettes, and CD's.
5. Magazines and Journals.
6. Calculators, printer cartridges, and electronic goods.
7. Confectionery items.
8. Graduation frames, or rings.
9. Study notes, eg. Cliffs, York, Max notes.
10. Examination and preparation books/disks: LSAT, GMAT, GRE, SAT, MSCE, MCSD, CNE etc.

[OM10]

anyone here in the French program by any chance?
or does anyone know which college at Keele Campus is affiliated with the French program? I just transfered over to that program, and have no college affiliation for the time being and im trying to get one, but have no idea which one it is

[Agent_J]

Oh, my fault, but anyways, here's the refund policy found here
http://www.bookstore.yorku.ca/index.cfm?index=REFUNDS


No Refunds or Exchanges on:

1. Course kits.
2. Special Orders.
3. Sale or discounted items, or any items marked "final sale".
4. Computer software, recorded cassettes, and CD's.
5. Magazines and Journals.
6. Calculators, printer cartridges, and electronic goods.
7. Confectionery items.
8. Graduation frames, or rings.
9. Study notes, eg. Cliffs, York, Max notes.
10. Examination and preparation books/disks: LSAT, GMAT, GRE, SAT, MSCE, MCSD, CNE etc.
which means you can get a refund, just make sure you still have the receipt ;)

[Impala]

Thanks

Returned the used textbook to the store today without incident.

I thought used textbooks might fall under "discounted items". One would think that York would specifically state what there return policy is on used textbooks. I'm sure they are among the top sellers.

[Reborn_Neo]

I hate to advertise but I need to unload some textbooks, I would sell it back to the bookstore because they are extremely cheap

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325584&highlight=York+University

Also, am I the only one who didn't get their sessional identification card yet, or is it replaced with the new photo id card. I wasn't able to get my photo taken for the new photo id card, so I guess I have to face that dreadful line-up for it. Sucks to be me!!!

[Alvito]

are tutorials every other week or every week? whats the deal?

for arts classes, eg english, philosophy...

[safepants]

i got a ticket isssued by yorku. its to my dad's name and not lnked to me, they have sent a 2nd notice. and adding extra service charges. Is there anyway to get out of this. and not pay it??? it would be realy realy helpful thanks!
i have one for about 7 or 8 tickets i haven't paid. the letter just says they will wont release my transcript.. but i dont care i dont go there. so im not paying it

watch out for fire routes. i parked there and got a city of toronto ticket lol. gotta pay those.

oh i read an article last year in the excalibur and it said we dont have to pay york issued tickets unless they have the city of toronto logo or are actual city of toronto tickets. if they are just the white and red ones. they cant make you pay. all they can do is hold your marks till you pay if you are a student there

[TechRock]

got a question:
school starts on wednesday...but the classes i have on that day is all tutorials...so should i still go or what?

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

got a question:
school starts on wednesday...but the classes i have on that day is all tutorials...so should i still go or what?

No

Tutorials typically commence a week or two into the term. U can show up....but no one else will (that includes the TA) :lol:

[HeyAgain]

Question:

If I'm currently enrolled in a course in section A, but a space becomes available in section B, if I add section B and drop section A, will I have to pay an additional fees?

The question pertain to changes that I'll make after school has started on Sept. 6/06 but before the enrolment deadline.

Thanks.

[EH100501AC]

No

Tutorials typically commence a week or two into the term. U can show up....but no one else will (that includes the TA) :lol:

That usually counts for labs as well.

[kiasu]

IMO, YorkU sux..$$$ sucker....everything is $$$ at YorkU. Yes, I graduated from YorkU too and that's why I said they sux..especially their Computer Science Department...most prof are useless only 1 or 2 are good. So, if you wanna choose CS as your major, don't go to YorkU. One good thing is their business is excellent but still cost you a lot of $$$$

[EH100501AC]

IMO, YorkU sux..$$$ sucker....everything is $$$ at YorkU. Yes, I graduated from YorkU too and that's why I said they sux..especially their Computer Science Department...most prof are useless only 1 or 2 are good. So, if you wanna choose CS as your major, don't go to YorkU. One good thing is their business is excellent but still cost you a lot of $$$$

Then where do you recommend those kids to go?

[B0000rt]

IMO, YorkU sux..$$$ sucker....everything is $$$ at YorkU. Yes, I graduated from YorkU too and that's why I said they sux..especially their Computer Science Department...most prof are useless only 1 or 2 are good. So, if you wanna choose CS as your major, don't go to YorkU. One good thing is their business is excellent but still cost you a lot of $$$$
The one thing at YorkU that's not $$, is tuition. Compared to UofT, we pay peanuts for tuition.

As for the CS dept sucking yeah, most of the profs there suck, ie, Santa Claus (Turpin) and old meanie (Wallis)

[greg123]

is there any big shopping malls near Keele campus we can park at? if not where you guys all part?

[vanessie]

I hate to advertise but I need to unload some textbooks, I would sell it back to the bookstore because they are extremely cheap

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325584&highlight=York+University

Also, am I the only one who didn't get their sessional identification card yet, or is it replaced with the new photo id card. I wasn't able to get my photo taken for the new photo id card, so I guess I have to face that dreadful line-up for it. Sucks to be me!!!

SameI havent' gotten my sessional yet, I talked to my friend who also goes to york and she hasn't gotten one, and I think someone else in the thread mentioned they hadn't gotten one either.

I guess they're replacing them with the YorkU cards since it doesn't make a ton of sense to have both.

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

I didn't get my sessional card either.

I've heard u will have to get a YorkU card this year in addition to the sessional card but that the sessional card should suffice for the begginning of the year.

[Oni-kun]

I didn't get my sessional card either.

I've heard u will have to get a YorkU card this year in addition to the sessional card but that the sessional card should suffice for the begginning of the year.

OH YEAH lol we're supposed to take a picture for our york card
could have done it last may but i was too lazy lol damm now i probrably have to line up

[Agent_J]

The one thing at YorkU that's not $$, is tuition. Compared to UofT, we pay peanuts for tuition.
no we don't, all university fees are standardized, e.g.
http://www.fees.utoronto.ca/English/page-2-19024-1.html
http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/ug06-07ArtsDom.shtml

we both pay approx. $437.20 for half a course and $874.30 for one course

[B0000rt]

no we don't, all university fees are standardized, e.g.
http://www.fees.utoronto.ca/English/page-2-19024-1.html
http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/ug06-07ArtsDom.shtml

we both pay approx. $437.20 for half a course and $874.30 for one course
Program dependant at UofT.

My GF paid something liek $8000 for Management at UTSC. My other friend also paid a similar amount for UofT Engineering.

Engineering at UofT:
http://www.fees.utoronto.ca/English/page-2-19011-1.html

Management, scroll down to "Enrolled in year 2 or higher of a Major or Specialist program in Management"
http://www.fees.utoronto.ca/English/page-2-19078-1.html

What sucks is that these programs are flat fee, so regardless of the number of credits you take, you pay the same fees!

[xchodax]

okay i never really got a clear answer...so i just wanna make sure...am i gonna need to spend more than 200 bucks per class..for a 6 credit class? (text, course kits, etc)

[masterballer]

I start tomorrow....my first class is at 4:30-6:30 BUT its a lab...do i have to go?

[Alvito]

I start tomorrow....my first class is at 4:30-6:30 BUT its a lab...do i have to go?


no, i would though.

[masterballer]

no, i would though.


yea im gonna go to get any papers they give or w.e

[B0000rt]

I start tomorrow....my first class is at 4:30-6:30 BUT its a lab...do i have to go?
What course?

[Alvito]

any english majors?

are tutorials every week or every other week.

[B0000rt]

Depends on the TAs/prof.

What you could do is check WebCT now, maybe the website is already up, or check the department website for the courses website, if it already exists.

For those wondering wtf WebCT, just make sure you have an ACADLABS account already, and are already enrolled in your courses.

Then visit, http://webct.yorku.ca and login. You'll see all the courses that the profs were lazy and signed up for the WebCT service (or don't know jack about html) and used the automated system to distribute information.

[Oni-kun]

Classes start wednesday though not tuesday

[B0000rt]

No, Wednesday, ah which means masterballer, there will be no labs regardless.

[TechRock]

No

Tutorials typically commence a week or two into the term. U can show up....but no one else will (that includes the TA) :lol:


ok so that means i only have one day of class this week =D

[EH100501AC]

yea im gonna go to get any papers they give or w.e

Check your minicalendar for that course or if you have the lab manual already from the Bookstore, then it should say there whether or not you have the lab the first week or not.

[Rosico]

okay i never really got a clear answer...so i just wanna make sure...am i gonna need to spend more than 200 bucks per class..for a 6 credit class? (text, course kits, etc)

depends on the classes and what books you need. If you are an fac of arts student, likely not.

[Rosico]

Question:

If I'm currently enrolled in a course in section A, but a space becomes available in section B, if I add section B and drop section A, will I have to pay an additional fees?

The question pertain to changes that I'll make after school has started on Sept. 6/06 but before the enrolment deadline.

Thanks.

Make sure you use the 'transfer section' button and not the add/drop.

[masterballer]

Classes start wednesday though not tuesday

:O what? so you mean there are no classes on tuesday? at all? i have 2 classes kine 1020 and math 1505...so i dont have to go to any of them?

[masterballer]

mmmm yay i just checked and classes dont start till tomorrow :D ... and its a monday tomorrow right? :S so friday would be a wed? and then next monday its back to normal again?

[EH100501AC]

mmmm yay i just checked and classes dont start till tomorrow :D ... and its a monday tomorrow right? :S so friday would be a wed? and then next monday its back to normal again?

WTF are you talking about? It's a Wednesday tomorrow therefore it's a Wednesday. Just because we start in the middle of the week doesn't mean we consider it as the first day of the week.

[masterballer]

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw06.htm

"Reminder: As per the sessional date information shared at the October 2005 Senate meeting, Wednesday, November 29th will be used as a make-up day for Monday classes. Please attend Monday classes on this Wednesday. The last Wednesday class for the Fall term will be on Wednesday, November 22nd. The last Monday class for the Fall term will be on Monday, December 4th. (Reminder published: June 6, 2006)"

i dont know, i just saw that, anyone care to explain?

[Reborn_Neo]

^ I'll just pretend that I never read it, and go about not knowing it. It's kinda pointless and really confusing, there's no really logic meaning towards it. I don't know why they would want you to have two Monday classes on the same week.

However, if someone fully understands it, please enlighten us

[masterballer]

^ I'll just pretend that I never read it, and go about not knowing it. It's kinda pointless and really confusing, there's no really logic meaning towards it. I don't know why they would want you to have two Monday classes on the same week.

However, if someone fully understands it, please enlighten us

exactly....WTF is that? i dont even get it, dosent make sence to me, making a wed a wed is what makes sence to me.... :lol:

[Rosico]

it's because a lot of the days off (holidays, Jewish high holy days) occur on a monday so they need to have a make up day for those classes. There is a minimum required 'meets' per class.

yup, still confusing. :lol:

[poppa]

Just heard on Cp24 about a double stabbing at York :eek:

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

it's because a lot of the days off (holidays, Jewish high holy days) occur on a monday so they need to have a make up day for those classes. There is a minimum required 'meets' per class.

yup, still confusing. :lol:

Knowing York students, no one will know what is going on that day and just go home.

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

Just heard on Cp24 about a double stabbing at York :eek:

I must have just missed that as I was leaving campus...ambulances were flying in from all corners.

[TechRock]

actually it happen to a couple...the guy got stabbed and a girl slit her throat...friend was living at the same rez...the girl stabbed her bf then went up to her room to slit her self.. >:(

[Oni-kun]

actually it happen to a couple...the guy got stabbed and a girl slit her throat...friend was living at the same rez...the girl stabbed her bf then went up to her room to slit her self.. >:(

Wow thats crazy.



Why are you people on campus today?! theres no classes. says here sept 6

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw06.htm

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

Wow thats crazy.



Why are you people on campus today?! theres no classes. says here sept 6

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw06.htm

Well I wasn't going to wait in lineups tomorrow for my ID Card. I've been at York too long not to know better. :lol:

[l33t.h4x0r]

if u knew better u would have gotten the ID card earlier =P ... i got mine during the summer session or the winter i forgot XD and no line up =) .... and its good til 2010 :lol:

[rai_dei]

Wow thats crazy.



Why are you people on campus today?! theres no classes. says here sept 6

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw06.htm
York Fest thing, bookstore, ID cards, the whole shabang...

[l33t.h4x0r]

i thought york fest was on the 13th :confused:

[rai_dei]

i thought york fest was on the 13th :confused:
hence the York Fest thing :D
It's like york fest, but not really... It's a york info fair, for york clubs and other campus activities....

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

if u knew better u would have gotten the ID card earlier =P ... i got mine during the summer session or the winter i forgot XD and no line up =) .... and its good til 2010 :lol:

I don't get why these cards are good until 2010. I could have graduated already but I am going back to take a few courses. So now I will be able to pretend I am a York student for a few years after I graduate.

[masterballer]

yea there was a stabbing and i was there at 3 when it happened, i saw the cp24 interviews and the global lady....i didnt know what happened until a few hours.

[HeyAgain]

Do you guys know any good places that would be fairly quiet without a whole lot of foot traffic where one can go to study and maybe catch a snooze?

[rai_dei]

Do you guys know any good places that would be fairly quiet without a whole lot of foot traffic where one can go to study and maybe catch a snooze?
Founder's building top floor has a reading room, basement has a few of them as well, although i guess they are in the Vanier/Winters or whatever building...
Stong college has a big room downstairs as well, the TEL building is fairly good on 2nd floor and up, fairly quiet if you go to the farther corners... TEL is good if you want to study with a few people, otherwise, Founders or Stong.

[EH100501AC]

Well I wasn't going to wait in lineups tomorrow for my ID Card. I've been at York too long not to know better. :lol:

Totally slipped my mind. :eek:

[BeaverLiquor]

Do you guys know any good places that would be fairly quiet without a whole lot of foot traffic where one can go to study and maybe catch a snooze?

the higher levels of the library are very quiet, there are also various nooks and crannys in the founders,winters, vanier buildings.

also for the arts (poli sci) students if you need an old book ~50+ years you maybe able to get them for free with http://classics.mit.edu/index.html and http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

[B0000rt]

Do you guys know any good places that would be fairly quiet without a whole lot of foot traffic where one can go to study and maybe catch a snooze?

PSE building, there's couches on every floor near each stairway, excluding the basement (there's 4 stairways).

[poppa]

is it me or does it seem like every year, York becomes more crowded?

[rai_dei]

is it me or does it seem like every year, York becomes more crowded?
yeah i've noticed that too... but it also depends on the time of day... sometimes you'd see lots of people walking just about everywhere, sometimes everyone's in class and there's just a few lonely smokers around the main buildings...

[Rosico]

is it me or does it seem like every year, York becomes more crowded?

It is slightly more crowded this year ... will taper off come October as people realise their schedules and complete any admin work. Oh, next year there should be more room as the dble cohort graduates this year.

[EH100501AC]

is it me or does it seem like every year, York becomes more crowded?

It will die down in a few weeks.

[vanessie]

It will die down in a few weeks.

Thank goodness. It was a zoo there today. Took like 20 minutes just to get in from keele on the bus.

Big time "culture shock" for me who came from lil' Glendon last year :lol:

[EH100501AC]

Thank goodness. It was a zoo there today. Took like 20 minutes just to get in from keele on the bus.

Big time "culture shock" for me who came from lil' Glendon last year :lol:

Hehe Glendon is like a parking lot compared to Keele. :P

[lithiumli]

i don't know who's running our zoo at york, but why would they repair roads comming into where the buses let us off now? why would they not do it during th summer? :mad:

[circky]

My thought exactly, I ended up getting off the TTC at Keele St and walked the rest of the way. :mad:

[circky]

Do you guys know any good places that would be fairly quiet without a whole lot of foot traffic where one can go to study and maybe catch a snooze?

In the Schulich Library 2nd Floor. There's a room there where it's people are suppose to be completely quiet and for individual studying. No laptops allowed either. There's a comfy bench in that room too and it's great to sleep on!

[kiasu]

The one thing at YorkU that's not $$, is tuition. Compared to UofT, we pay peanuts for tuition.

As for the CS dept sucking yeah, most of the profs there suck, ie, Santa Claus (Turpin) and old meanie (Wallis)

Hahaha....Turpin and Wallis still there? What the hell?!?! They are bunch of losers..they are not a good prof...if you ask too much questions, they ask you to check with TA...and the way they teach is even worse...and they are getting paid like over $100K per yr? I took their course...i think is Computation or something like ...COCS2021...is a tough course...

[kiasu]

is there any big shopping malls near Keele campus we can park at? if not where you guys all part?

I was told that you dont have to pay the ticket which issue by YorkU cause the money go to York and not the municiple region...I mean for those visitors....cause if you are a student there and the car is registered under your name, you must pay else you wont get your transcript or degree when you grad...

[kiasu]

In the Schulich Library 2nd Floor. There's a room there where it's people are suppose to be completely quiet and for individual studying. No laptops allowed either. There's a comfy bench in that room too and it's great to sleep on!


I would suggest Oosgoode law school library...used to go there a lot when I was in school.....not many students...they have futon there too..

[kiasu]

i don't know who's running our zoo at york, but why would they repair roads comming into where the buses let us off now? why would they not do it during th summer? :mad:

I am telling you everything at YorkU is $$$...from top to bottom and something you would never think of as well....
1. You only can get Pepsi product at York..why? Cuase there's one guy at York..forgot his name..his relative work for Pepsi and he got the commission when Pepsis got the deal....

2. Guess you know The Village besides YorkU...that piece of land belong to York....then same thing happen...someone working at York got commission too when they sold the land to Tridel at very low price...I believe some of you read the news in Toronto Star last yr...and it's under investigate...I dont know what happen at last....or got cover up...

3. And then..how much does the main principal of YorkU get? $$$$$$$$ and I keep receving invitation at least twice per yr asking me to donate money?!?!?! NO WAY...I am already grad like 4 or 5 yrs ago... You have the $$$ to build so many new buildings...why asking $$$ from us....

YorkU is a $$$$ Sucker!

[kiasu]

There's this stabbing case at Vanier few days ago..and now YorkU wanted Toronto Star to coverup the news by paying them $$$$

[B0000rt]

Hahaha....Turpin and Wallis still there? What the hell?!?! They are bunch of losers..they are not a good prof...if you ask too much questions, they ask you to check with TA...and the way they teach is even worse...and they are getting paid like over $100K per yr? I took their course...i think is Computation or something like ...COCS2021...is a tough course...
Turpin isn't a professor, he's a lecturer who is paid for each course he teaches.

As for Wallis, I had no experience with him in the later years. Intro to Theory of Computation? I had Jeff Edmonds, a great prof, very vocal.

[Impala]

I am telling you everything at YorkU is $$$...from top to bottom and something you would never think of as well....
1. You only can get Pepsi product at York..why? Cuase there's one guy at York..forgot his name..his relative work for Pepsi and he got the commission when Pepsis got the deal....

2. Guess you know The Village besides YorkU...that piece of land belong to York....then same thing happen...someone working at York got commission too when they sold the land to Tridel at very low price...I believe some of you read the news in Toronto Star last yr...and it's under investigate...I dont know what happen at last....or got cover up...

3. And then..how much does the main principal of YorkU get? $$$$$$$$ and I keep receving invitation at least twice per yr asking me to donate money?!?!?! NO WAY...I am already grad like 4 or 5 yrs ago... You have the $$$ to build so many new buildings...why asking $$$ from us....

YorkU is a $$$$ Sucker!


Of course, it’s business like any other. The lucrative “insider” business deals you mentioned are common across all borders and cultures. If you owned a business and a needed to contract some work out, wouldn’t you first approach your friends and family members before searching elsewhere? It may not be right, but that is how things have been working for many years.

Also, I am a first year student, who needs to improve his writing. But I get the impression you might be trying to insult York students by your use of grammar. Or maybe you had a bad experience there?

[B0000rt]

Also, I am a first year student, who needs to improve his writing. But I get the impression you might be trying to insult York students by your use of grammar. Or maybe you had a bad experience there?
He/she's a Computer Scientist, there is no need for him/her to know how to type properly. :cheesygri

[TechRock]

*sigh...book store line up is way too long

[B0000rt]

*sigh...book store line up is way too long
/\
How long was it? did it pass the stairway that leads to the basement?

[rai_dei]

*sigh...book store line up is way too long
/\How long was it? did it pass the stairway that leads to the basement?
My friend told me they're not letting anyone inside the bookstore anymore, they need a list of your courses and then they give you all the books you need... Is that true?

[duckling.]

anyone have that Kemeny guy for CSE 1520?

I fell asleep in his class and walked out half way.. he can't speak, write, or probably walk at that age. Dear god help me.

for the bookstore it looks like it.. there's no access in, there's signs that has bring your course section and number, and the lineup was more or less 2h at about 3:30-4pm..

[poppa]

My friend told me they're not letting anyone inside the bookstore anymore, they need a list of your courses and then they give you all the books you need... Is that true?

Yup, my prof said that the fire marshall has been handing out fines for violating fire codes, I guess York wanted to minimize losses.

[B0000rt]

Yup, my prof said that the fire marshall has been handing out fines for violating fire codes, I guess York wanted to minimize loses.
Lol, I guess that would be true, imagine if there was a fire, noone would be getting out from the basement.

[TechRock]

you have to line up outside the mall...so from the bookstore to the nearest door to outside =/

[vanessie]

you have to line up outside the mall...so from the bookstore to the nearest door to outside =/

Yesterday I waited in line for over an hour, it's ridiculous...we can't even do anything in the bookstoreit's like we're in grade 3 or something :lol: They even got "lineup control" type people.."lineup inpairs please....keep to the left....tickets please.." etc.

Oh yeah I asked a while ago how tofind outwhat college you're in, and I thihnk someone else asked too, :lol: well Ifinallyfoundit...in My Online Services :cheesygri

excusethe typos,myspace bar is kindof broken.. :mad:

[TechRock]

yeah im going tmr for my books ...sigh

[B0000rt]

Go right when they open, but who cares, get your books later, who needs them now. You'll fall behind regardless if you have your books or not.

[ElectricEclipse]

Just order ur books online, it took like 4days to my door and free shipping can't go wrong. If u go to the book store your in line for atleast 1hr minimum

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

Just order ur books online, it took like 4days to my door and free shipping can't go wrong. If u go to the book store your in line for atleast 1hr minimum

They should have fun with me. I am ordering them class by class...so they might have to make like 5 deliveries. :lol:

[ElectricEclipse]

why would you order class by class? You know u can figure out what books u need for each class if u go on the site. Or are you not sure if your gonna stay in the class and dont wanna risk buying a book you wont even use?

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

why would you order class by class? You know u can figure out what books u need for each class if u go on the site. Or are you not sure if your gonna stay in the class and dont wanna risk buying a book you wont even use?

I am waiting for the 1st class to make sure I can stand the prof. and see the outline. I am still debating between some classes.

It is not like it costs anymore. :lol:

So if the York Bookstore cancels free deliveries next year you know who to blame. :cheesygri

[Rosico]

I am telling you everything at YorkU is $$$...from top to bottom and something you would never think of as well....
1. You only can get Pepsi product at York..why? Cuase there's one guy at York..forgot his name..his relative work for Pepsi and he got the commission when Pepsis got the deal....

2. Guess you know The Village besides YorkU...that piece of land belong to York....then same thing happen...someone working at York got commission too when they sold the land to Tridel at very low price...I believe some of you read the news in Toronto Star last yr...and it's under investigate...I dont know what happen at last....or got cover up...

3. And then..how much does the main principal of YorkU get? $$$$$$$$ and I keep receving invitation at least twice per yr asking me to donate money?!?!?! NO WAY...I am already grad like 4 or 5 yrs ago... You have the $$$ to build so many new buildings...why asking $$$ from us....

YorkU is a $$$$ Sucker!

Ha ha ha, love the ravings ....

1) wrong, I know all the York staff members everyone connected to that deal and no staff members got paid off with "$$$$$" ... I would love for you to source that.

2) wrong again but a bit less crazy, there was a potential/perceived conflict of interest that the Star raised between an ex governor and a land developer - no one received cash in some kind of shady payoff though. There was an independent investigation of all this ... report (http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.asp?Release=904)

3) yes, the president at york receives a salary. Wow! It is funny when people look at their salaries .... just think of this vs. other large public institutions (heads of hospitals, public utilities etc) or even try to compare it to private unis. Of course, this is cold comfort when tuition increases year over year :(

4) yup, they ding me for donations too around twice a year. The building program was financed in part through a gov't program that required matching funds. Per student, York ranks poorly in built space which is why students sit in the hallways insted of something like, Hart House.

[Alvito]

Just order ur books online, it took like 4days to my door and free shipping can't go wrong. If u go to the book store your in line for atleast 1hr minimum

counting the weekend? i'm going to place my order tonight, hopefully i will get them by monday tuesday.

[TechRock]

1hr n 30mins to get inside the book store
45mins to find my books
...what a waste of a day

[B0000rt]

1hr n 30mins to get inside the book store
45mins to find my books
...what a waste of a day
hah 45mins, noob! ;)

[Reborn_Neo]

Yeah, the bookstore is a b!tch, especially the line-ups.

Has anyone had a seminar instead of a tutorial or lecture. I want to know how it's going to be, in terms of class size

[jd82]

seminars are generally smaller than lectures.. i would say ~15-20 people. In seminars it is expected you will participate a lot more in class discussion and possibly facilitate a lecture on a subject in the course.

[hOrnizuka]

anyone know if there is any limited on how many humanity or natural science credits you can have for an art student..
i have 24 credits already. could i take more as elective /non major credit?

[Alvito]

ur limited to three 9 credited courses. remember that.

[jd82]

there are huma & sosc courses that are 6.. and all nats are 6.. i believe youre not limited to the amount of courses you can take from a dept if theyre all going to be electives & u meet pre-req.. though be weary of what FACULTY they come from, u have a residency requirement

if u want to confirm, talk to ur home dept

[B0000rt]

anyone know if there is any limited on how many humanity or natural science credits you can have for an art student..
i have 24 credits already. could i take more as elective /non major credit?
I took 36credits every semester. I doubt it's a campus wide cap, like at UofT's '5' credits...

[xchodax]

hey... i went to my first humanities course on friday and i didnt like it AT ALL... wat humanities courses do you recommend?

[mstoner]

Anyone major in math wondering if you ever took Math 2310 multivariable anad if you have any old tests I could purchase off you. Also if you teook Numerical Methods part 1 that might be helpful too depending on the prof. Please respond if you do have any old tests for these courses I could purchase or if you know where i can purchase them.

thanks

[Alvito]

hey... i went to my first humanities course on friday and i didnt like it AT ALL... wat humanities courses do you recommend?

some to intro to religions

huma 2800
sosc 2600

[Scribblez]

I got a question about elective credits. I am currently a 2nd year student majoring in the accounting stream at Atkinson. I get 18 elective courses I can choose and on my list they gave me it says:

Elective 6 credits outside ADMS
Elective 6 credits outside ADMS
Elective 6 credits

I was wondering if I can take all of these credits outside of Atkinson and from another faculty. Or do I have to take 12 of these credits within Atkinson. I am currently taking a Film course (6 Credits) for my electives this year and wondering what my options are for future courses.

I'm gonna double check it with the atkinson office, but its busy this time of year and they are taking forever to respond emails + the phones are busy.

[Rosico]

I got a question about elective credits. I am currently a 2nd year student majoring in the accounting stream at Atkinson. I get 18 elective courses I can choose and on my list they gave me it says:

Elective 6 credits outside ADMS
Elective 6 credits outside ADMS
Elective 6 credits

I was wondering if I can take all of these credits outside of Atkinson and from another faculty. Or do I have to take 12 of these credits within Atkinson. I am currently taking a Film course (6 Credits) for my electives this year and wondering what my options are for future courses.

I'm gonna double check it with the atkinson office, but its busy this time of year and they are taking forever to respond emails + the phones are busy.

Not sure what year you are in, but check out your study plan (this is for 06/07 entry). Read the second page for the details. study plan (http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/advising/2006sp/acctsph.pdf)

[Rosico]

Anyone major in math wondering if you ever took Math 2310 multivariable anad if you have any old tests I could purchase off you. Also if you teook Numerical Methods part 1 that might be helpful too depending on the prof. Please respond if you do have any old tests for these courses I could purchase or if you know where i can purchase them.

thanks

I thought there was a math and stats student association that had a bunch of these?

[nick.c]

Hey guys, hopefully some of you can give me some advice on how to get into a full course. There is a sociology course and a modes of reasoning course I want to get into but they're full. Someone told me to wait and during the first week people would drop out and that i should be able to get in and if that doesnt work then to go to the professor and get his/her permission to enrol in the course. Is there a form I have to get that the professor has to sign inorder to enrol into the course? and what do you think are my chances of getting into the courses??

Thanks,
Nick

[goffeebeans]

I got a question about elective credits. I am currently a 2nd year student majoring in the accounting stream at Atkinson. I get 18 elective courses I can choose and on my list they gave me it says:

Elective 6 credits outside ADMS
Elective 6 credits outside ADMS
Elective 6 credits

I was wondering if I can take all of these credits outside of Atkinson and from another faculty. Or do I have to take 12 of these credits within Atkinson. I am currently taking a Film course (6 Credits) for my electives this year and wondering what my options are for future courses.

I'm gonna double check it with the atkinson office, but its busy this time of year and they are taking forever to respond emails + the phones are busy.

For your 12 credits outside adms, they can be anything, just not adms courses. for the 6 credit elective, it can be any course, including atkinson/adms courses.

[Rosico]

Hey guys, hopefully some of you can give me some advice on how to get into a full course. There is a sociology course and a modes of reasoning course I want to get into but they're full. Someone told me to wait and during the first week people would drop out and that i should be able to get in and if that doesnt work then to go to the professor and get his/her permission to enrol in the course. Is there a form I have to get that the professor has to sign inorder to enrol into the course? and what do you think are my chances of getting into the courses??

Thanks,
Nick

Yes, there is a form that you need the prof to fill out if you wish to add the course past the deadline. The form is on this page: form (http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/coursesandenrolment/index.html)

[D.NGUYEN]

Anyone know if you can use tennis courts at school? If so which ones.

[Rosico]

Yup, you can go ahead and use the outdoor ones by the W.O.B or Founders. I think you need to book or pay a fee to use the Rexal Centre.

[mstoner]

I thought there was a math and stats student association that had a bunch of these?
actually they only have old FINAL EXAMS not tests. And half the time they dont even have half of them. Its if thhe prof wants to give them in really since its their exams. Tests they never have those ever!

[Mr._Hankey]

Anyone know if you can use tennis courts at school? If so which ones.

Yep, the ones near Founders Residence and the West Office building are always open.

[mayluvz]

anyone got fined for parking in non-parking areas at york?? I always park at the atkinson lot where there's fine signs that go up to like $500 but never got fined..oh and also at the curb at the schulich bldg and the student services bldg...let me know..if YORK writes off tickets for parking there..so i'll stop. THANKS..

[EH100501AC]

It's really up to you if you want to risk getting caught. I just pay for a parking permit and I'm happy with that. A fine that size can get you parking for a semester and some.

[Rosico]

anyone got fined for parking in non-parking areas at york?? I always park at the atkinson lot where there's fine signs that go up to like $500 but never got fined..oh and also at the curb at the schulich bldg and the student services bldg...let me know..if YORK writes off tickets for parking there..so i'll stop. THANKS..

Oh wow - yes - they will fine in those two places (I work near one of them). In the first week or two, York eases off on the fines as people get situated and moved in. But the parking officials will be back in full force soon, if not already.

Do NOT park in the handicap or emergency vehicle area either (I think that is the $500 fine one). Free parking across the road on Keele at the new plaza is still available from what I've seen ...

[dx1997]

This is the big day, is anyone here going to/attending York Fest?

We got tables full of groups all along the student walkway plus the big concert and the Rexall Centre. Yes, we actually found a 2nd use for the Rexall Centre.

[5abSingh]

anyone know what was happening at central square today, about 12pm? they had a table surrounded by cardboard cutouts of the simpsons and family guy. i was on my way to class so i couldn't check it out.

[EH100501AC]

I didn't even bother with YorkFest. Just went to my lecture and was in and out of there in an hour.

[lithiumli]

i had break so i went to check it out. pretty good stuff got ALOT of free stuff. i also got a t-shirt from flow, and Mark Strong was there. took a picture with him. pretty cool stuff.

[EH100501AC]

I wouldn't mind to scavenge around for some free stuff. Too bad. I should have went to school earlier but oh well. Anyone else get a bunch of free stuff? Someone was handing out free tickets to MTV Live in my lecture though :)

[TechRock]

damn...i went home early becuz i wanted to play nhl07..sigh

[etran23]

Anybody in this class? No clue if they have a textbook for it. I've heard there is and there isn't. The bookstore didn't give me a real answer and I didn't attend the entire first lecture.

[PrimoTurbo]

anyone know what was happening at central square today, about 12pm? they had a table surrounded by cardboard cutouts of the simpsons and family guy. i was on my way to class so i couldn't check it out.

They were selling smaller versions of various Simpsons/Family Guy cut outs.

[HowEver]

You can thank the City of Toronto for that, not York.


i don't know who's running our zoo at york, but why would they repair roads comming into where the buses let us off now? why would they not do it during th summer? :mad:

[HowEver]

The parking tickets are given by people who are granted constabulary powers by the police. You'll have to pay eventually; either no transcript or no sticker for your car registration.


I was told that you dont have to pay the ticket which issue by YorkU cause the money go to York and not the municiple region...I mean for those visitors....cause if you are a student there and the car is registered under your name, you must pay else you wont get your transcript or degree when you grad...

[HowEver]

1. York gets $800,000 per year from Pepsi plus a percentage of sales. Almost all of the money goes into scholarships.

2. The Village deal was in fact investigated by the province because the sale was a really good deal at the time (for York and for the land buyer) but the buyer once had a contract with York.

York and the buyer were both cleared by a provincial judge. No wrongdoing here. The deal should have been tendered but it was found to be no different in the end.

The investigation, however, cost the province $100Ks.

3. If you don't want to be solicited for $$$, get your name taken off the list. If you can't figure this out, give the degree back (if you got one).




I am telling you everything at YorkU is $$$...from top to bottom and something you would never think of as well....
1. You only can get Pepsi product at York..why? Cuase there's one guy at York..forgot his name..his relative work for Pepsi and he got the commission when Pepsis got the deal....

2. Guess you know The Village besides YorkU...that piece of land belong to York....then same thing happen...someone working at York got commission too when they sold the land to Tridel at very low price...I believe some of you read the news in Toronto Star last yr...and it's under investigate...I dont know what happen at last....or got cover up...

3. And then..how much does the main principal of YorkU get? $$$$$$$$ and I keep receving invitation at least twice per yr asking me to donate money?!?!?! NO WAY...I am already grad like 4 or 5 yrs ago... You have the $$$ to build so many new buildings...why asking $$$ from us....

YorkU is a $$$$ Sucker!

[HowEver]

There may be a counselling service for alumni. Take advantage of it.




There's this stabbing case at Vanier few days ago..and now YorkU wanted Toronto Star to coverup the news by paying them $$$$

[HowEver]

Do you notice how there's less snow every year, too?

Next thing you'll be saying "When I was young..."


is it me or does it seem like every year, York becomes more crowded?

[xchodax]

if i wanted to take advantage of yorks insurance plan...how would i go about doing that? would i need to get a note or something from york to show my...lets say... dentist? wat proof do i need?

[Kinki]

http://www.yfs.ca/index.php?section_id=2

Look at the FAQ.


if i wanted to take advantage of yorks insurance plan...how would i go about doing that? would i need to get a note or something from york to show my...lets say... dentist? wat proof do i need?

[mayluvz]

hey all,

ever been approached by some girl on campus offering you like spa and hair and make up promotional packages, saying how it's a good deal and it's at this place and if you go there..you get free stuff or what not.....

So I was in the elevator at ross south and this other girl in the elevator with me suddenly started talking to me and telling me all this stuff, it was pretty weird being ambushed like that, so I told her I'd think about it ...just to reject her nicely and that if I can get her name and number to get back to ...she kept on changing the subject and strongly determined not to give any of her info.....is this some scam ?????

if so..... York students BEWARE~!!

[chartreuse]

I thought there was a math and stats student association that had a bunch of these?

Yeah, just drop by the Club Infinity office on the 5th floor of Ross (North side) and they can help you out. 2310 sucks, though.

[EH100501AC]

hey all,

ever been approached by some girl on campus offering you like spa and hair and make up promotional packages, saying how it's a good deal and it's at this place and if you go there..you get free stuff or what not.....

So I was in the elevator at ross south and this other girl in the elevator with me suddenly started talking to me and telling me all this stuff, it was pretty weird being ambushed like that, so I told her I'd think about it ...just to reject her nicely and that if I can get her name and number to get back to ...she kept on changing the subject and strongly determined not to give any of her info.....is this some scam ?????

if so..... York students BEWARE~!!

lol They do this every year. It's not a scam. Welcome freshman :)
Obviously if someone were to ask for personal info, it's like you're hitting on them or stalking them. They don't have to give you any personal/contact info, it's not in their job description.

[masterballer]

anyone know where on campus i can get the ISIC card? building and room # would be nice and is it free? cause i know u of t gives it for free on campus to students.

[goffeebeans]

anyone know where on campus i can get the ISIC card? building and room # would be nice and is it free? cause i know u of t gives it for free on campus to students.

you can get it at the travel cuts. Its located in the student centre right beside the underground.

[Alvito]

anyone know where on campus i can get the ISIC card? building and room # would be nice and is it free? cause i know u of t gives it for free on campus to students.

student center, third floor. I THINK ROOM 336.

its the YFS office.

google it.

[Rosico]

Both Travel Cuts and YFS will give you the card. Go to YFS and grab other free stuff while you are there.

[masterballer]

thanks guys.

[pai]

where can u get a free agenda besides yfs
they've ran out..
iam a bethune student

[Oni-kun]

Anything good at yorkfest this year? I missed it lol.

[Bmp5]

Atkinson have planners as well.2 years ago they gave it on first level in atkinson building

[EH100501AC]

Is anyone taking SOSC 1510?

[greg123]

so basically if we dont have a parkiing pass, and wanna park on campus 9am-6pm our options are

$14max parking garage
$9 far lots near Steeles?


anything else ?
i have heard there are cheap parking near vistors at res? anyone know exactly where its located?

thx

[Agent_J]

i have heard there are cheap parking near vistors at res? anyone know exactly where its located?
when i looked at the parking near res buildings, it says they'll tow your car if your there for longer than 30 minutes or something

[djphat]

anyone know what was happening at central square today, about 12pm? they had a table surrounded by cardboard cutouts of the simpsons and family guy. i was on my way to class so i couldn't check it out.
They were selling those things... These people come with posters too 3 times a year I think.. It gets so crowded

[HowEver]

They're from the Chu rch of Ch rist.

The Student Affairs Office has a video you can watch, they interview people who had to be deprogrammed from the "cult" after giving up their families and friends--and cash.



hey all,

ever been approached by some girl on campus offering you like spa and hair and make up promotional packages, saying how it's a good deal and it's at this place and if you go there..you get free stuff or what not.....

So I was in the elevator at ross south and this other girl in the elevator with me suddenly started talking to me and telling me all this stuff, it was pretty weird being ambushed like that, so I told her I'd think about it ...just to reject her nicely and that if I can get her name and number to get back to ...she kept on changing the subject and strongly determined not to give any of her info.....is this some scam ?????

if so..... York students BEWARE~!!

[xchodax]

did something happen at the side of yorklanes today? umh right infront of the 60 bus? there was a couple of police officiers and an ambulance parked right infront of the stop. This was around 1:00-1:30

[TechRock]

some girl fainted or something on the bench
there was also another case inside the building too
i was there for both of these events lol -___-;

[djphat]

some girl fainted or something on the bench
there was also another case inside the building too
i was there for both of these events lol -___-;Stay away from this guy

disguised as jack bauer but he's really not

http://www.ravenswoodleather.com/jerkins/images/ravensurcoat2.jpg

and he shoots ppl

like so:

http://lax.war3.com/jackownsbig.gif

[TechRock]

anyone see Marco from degrassi: the next generation at york ?

[dx1997]

So does anyone here go to Pubnight? It seems the underground has put in place a new set of rules effective tonight. I wonder if some major events too place there.

Also, will The Spot ever open up again for business?

[djphat]

Also, will The Spot ever open up again for business?
I skimmed through an article on that I think it was on excalibur... there were some contract problems or disagreements with the owner and the school.. the kitchen of the Spot is being used occasionally by school staff but I don't think the club will be open again this year.

[Alvito]

what happened on steeles today? the bus took a detour cuz there was a huge back up of traffic.

[M.D.]

what happened on steeles today? the bus took a detour cuz there was a huge back up of traffic.
i heard there was a head on collision between 2 buses.

[Alvito]

i heard there was a head on collision between 2 buses.

LIES!!! thats insane if its true.


lets check cbc ctv and city websites

[Rosico]

anyone see Marco from degrassi: the next generation at york ?

Ha, ya - I saw him last year in the Ross Bldg. He got on the elevator and I was like - Marco? He turned around ... really short guy. Nice enough though.

[dx1997]

Quick question to you all, is York the only school that celebrates Yom Kippor by not having classes that day?

Does Ryerson or U of T have classes that day?

[djphat]

Quick question to you all, is York the only school that celebrates Yom Kippor by not having classes that day?

Does Ryerson or U of T have classes that day?There's no school for Rosh Hashanah (September 23-24) as well as Yom Kippur (October 2)

[B0000rt]

Quick question to you all, is York the only school that celebrates Yom Kippor by not having classes that day?

Does Ryerson or U of T have classes that day?
Yes and apparently yes.

[TechRock]

wow i hope i will see him this yr

[Audiogenic]

Nice campus, Underground is great, good looking women.

[*Pink*Panther*]

I Love York... Central Square is where its @!!!

Did you guys hear about that smoking ban @ central square??? so far no1 seems to be givin a **** about it ;)

[djphat]

Did you guys hear about that smoking ban @ central square??? so far no1 seems to be givin a **** about it ;)I don't think it's something to be winking about if the school was actually trying provide a place for people to catch some fresh air during their meal break.

[*Pink*Panther*]

;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

[BeaverLiquor]

Is anyone taking SOSC 1510?

i took it, is proff. klassen still the lecturer?

[Alvito]

I don't think it's something to be winking about if the school was actually trying provide a place for people to catch some fresh air during their meal break.

the worst is the smokers in the bus stop lines. :(

[Oni-kun]

the worst is the smokers in the bus stop lines. :(

Yeah or the *******s that smoke INSIDE the enclosed area near vari and student centre when they close down the glass during the winter. Even though it says NO SMOKING MAXIMUM FINE nobody enforces it. I saw a YorkU security guard today in central square stopping people from smoking though.

[Alvito]

sometimes i just wanna go up to them and say "wow strong smoke"

[EH100501AC]

sometimes i just wanna go up to them and say "wow strong smoke"

Try and say that to me and see what happens ;)

[dx1997]

So what does everyone think about the "college system" we have here at York?

Instead of fraternities, they are promoting the colleges as something you are apart. Personally, I feel I have no connection what so ever with my college and as a whole I find this school "disconnected".

Anyone else feel this way? Some days I feel there is no life on campus at all.

[kingfencer]

i worked at the bookstore in september, you guys are idiots, what good is getting mad at the employee's there cause of the long lineups.

[jd82]

So what does everyone think about the "college system" we have here at York?

Instead of fraternities, they are promoting the colleges as something you are apart. Personally, I feel I have no connection what so ever with my college and as a whole I find this school "disconnected".

Anyone else feel this way? Some days I feel there is no life on campus at all.

its because of the student population. its a commuter school. people come to class & go home.

if you feel you are disconnected from your college, ask yourself: have i participated in any activities my college is organizing? have i considered getting involved in student government? do i take advantage of any of the services provided by my college? if you answered no to 1 or more of these questions, its no wonder because you havent even scratched the surface.

if you wander around the college and get involved in some of these things, you will find there are great people running the show. in addition, these people are probably in the same area of study as you are. thats the whole point of being affiliated with a college.

part of your tuition money goes towards the college so you might as well take advantage of whats there for you. they provide study space, most have a restaurant of some type, some have computer labs exclusively for their college's students, all have student government, intramural sport, social events, etc.

[PrimoTurbo]

So what does everyone think about the "college system" we have here at York?

Instead of fraternities, they are promoting the colleges as something you are apart. Personally, I feel I have no connection what so ever with my college and as a whole I find this school "disconnected".

Anyone else feel this way? Some days I feel there is no life on campus at all.

Get involved with your college then, each one has various events and offers stuff. What else do you expect them to do, force you to come to stuff? I think the problem is that people are not aware of many of the events. Mclaughlin College for example offers lunch talks, basically they have various profs. talk for about an hour on various issues and you get a free lunch at the same time. If you attended 4 you get a certificate of participation or involvement. I’m surprised there is only 10-15 people attending, the lunches are quite good and the profs/presenters have some interesting topics. Also there was a 3 hour thing at McLaughlin on global policy and a free pizza lunch, I had class at the time so I couldn’t attended.

I think one problem is they don’t always send out an email for events, you have to check on walls for posters of various events. It’s more involvement with college then parties but still worthy activities. Don’t forget there is also like over 100 clubs, and lot’s of pubs on campus to meet people or whatever.

[PrimoTurbo]

Also dx1997 what college are you with?

[dx1997]

MY college is Calumet. Everytime I've tried to go their either their doors are locked or the study rooms are locked. Another downside to Calumet is that every student in Schulich is in Calumetm so I have a feeling the population for Calumet is pretty high.

I've tried the clubs and i've participated in some things, but I still wonder if that truly does replace fraternaties.

Also, see, stuff like that free lunch, how do we know stuff like that? There just isn't enough time in the day to go about asking people that.

One last final observation is that I've found people to be quiet. Not in a rude way, but a lot of students are quiet and shy, girls and guys. There's not a lot of chatters at this school.

[greg123]

lol college system is garbage, their lucky if 25% of the population will participate, i would rather be@york lanes wiht my friends

[dx1997]

U-Pass is DEAD, or at least damn near close:


York students who were hoping that a U-Pass would be introduced in January will be disappointed that the program is on hold for the moment.
The discount TTC Metropass would have cost $65 per month, but students would have had no choice to opt-in or out. The U-Pass would have cost an additional $480 in auxiliary fees.
According to the York Federation of Students (YFS), they were unable to negotiate a better price with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Therefore, they are not pursuing the U-Pass at this time.


http://www.excal.on.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2057&Itemid=2

Nice to see the TTC finally NOT get their way.

[nopn]

what is good at york ? I may transfer there next year.

[BeaverLiquor]

what is good at york ? I may transfer there next year.

girls

[Alvito]

Try and say that to me and see what happens ;)

i'm not afraid of you, EdHilario.

[EH100501AC]

i'm not afraid of you, EdHilario.

lol you should be. What's the point of putting my name there? You forgot a space. Good job.

[Alvito]

to prove that i know who you are, i thought you may have forgotten?

hilario is seriously your last name?

[EH100501AC]

to prove that i know who you are, i thought you may have forgotten?

hilario is seriously your last name?

So what if you know who I am lol. You went to my high school. You're the one with a suitcase. Why would you ask if it's seriously my last name. You have a yearbook, go check if you're in such disbelief.

[B40]

Do you guys know if you're allowed to park on the streets? I have a Sat class there and I always see cars parked on the street... my class is in the TEL building and the closest public parking is York Lanes. It's not too bad now, but come winter, it will be horrible... I always see cars parked on the side and some even right outside the TEL, is this allowed?

Does anybody have access to residence parking close to the TEL?

[EH100501AC]

Do you guys know if you're allowed to park on the streets? I have a Sat class there and I always see cars parked on the street... my class is in the TEL building and the closest public parking is York Lanes. It's not too bad now, but come winter, it will be horrible... I always see cars parked on the side and some even right outside the TEL, is this allowed?

Does anybody have access to residence parking close to the TEL?

Too bad I'm parked too far from there :|

[djphat]

Do you guys know if you're allowed to park on the streets? I have a Sat class there and I always see cars parked on the street... my class is in the TEL building and the closest public parking is York Lanes. It's not too bad now, but come winter, it will be horrible... I always see cars parked on the side and some even right outside the TEL, is this allowed?

Does anybody have access to residence parking close to the TEL?No. Bad question. You should at least make an effort to learn a thing or two about our campus on your own if you're a student there.

[B40]

No. Bad question. You should at least make an effort to learn a thing or two about our campus on your own if you're a student there.

Umm.. why do you think I'm asking here? I'm trying to learn about the campus and how parking works. How am I supposed to learn on my own? Isn't it easier to ask here?

I'm not really a student there. I'm taking a class once a week with other non-York students... even the prof wasn't sure about how parking works there..

[djphat]

You most likely will get ticketted if you park around the building. If you look close, or long enough, you will see a temporary permit or a ticket by the window. You should never leave your car unattended around the TEL building especially around fire hydrants/signs ($100) ticket.

There's a paid parking lot right across from the TEL building. You can't miss it. Wait, you did miss it.

[B40]

You most likely will get ticketted if you park around the building. If you look close, or long enough, you will see a temporary permit or a ticket by the window. You should never leave your car unattended around the TEL building especially around fire hydrants/signs ($100) ticket.

There's a paid parking lot right across from the TEL building. You can't miss it. Wait, you did miss it.

No, there is no public paid parking across the TEL.. that one is a permit parking lot only... I need a public lot since I'm only there once a week...

[djphat]

http://www.yorku.ca/parking/index.html

I've already answered your questions about parking around the TEL building, and this website should solve the rest of your problems with parking for a while.

GL

[ashrafur2000]

man why is parking on compus to f***** expensive. Everything including insurance, gas, and parking being so empensive there is no way i can afford to drive my car to school. I have to be stuck with the TTC for atleast three more years. Who likes the **** ass service of the ttz anyways. i try atmost to avoid it as much as possible. it takes me an hour and a half to come to school everyday and another hour and half to my trip back home. thats three hours of time wasted. its like driving to niagara falls everyday on returning tha same day. i wish they could do something with the pricing of the parking permits. i know its now going to happen. all i could hope for is a super7 jacpot.

[kingfencer]

you can't graduate if you have outstanding parking tickets from the university. with that said, people that work there, but don't attend there, build up thousands of dollars in fines.

[djphat]

you can't graduate if you have outstanding parking tickets from the university. with that said, people that work there, but don't attend there, build up thousands of dollars in fines.Yup my friend drove his mother's car, parked it by the Pond Road Residence (across from the TEL building) and got $3000+ tickets 2 years ago.

[B40]

http://www.yorku.ca/parking/index.html

I've already answered your questions about parking around the TEL building, and this website should solve the rest of your problems with parking for a while.

GL
That was the first place I went to before I started classes... like I said, I'm only there once a week, so why would I purchase a parking permit?

But thanks for your "help" :rolleyes:

[ElChico]

That was the first place I went to before I started classes... like I said, I'm only there once a week, so why would I purchase a parking permit?

But thanks for your "help" :rolleyes:

Park in the Garage for the Student Services Centre. It's closer then York Lanes.

[djphat]

That was the first place I went to before I started classes... like I said, I'm only there once a week, so why would I purchase a parking permit?

But thanks for your "help" :rolleyes:You're joking me right. I was only saying that they can answer your questions. Even full time students wouldn't pay $300+ for parking

[HowEver]

I can't think of a reason why York would subsidize your parking fees.

Perhaps you should lobby for the subway to be confirmed to come to York, it's only waiting for federal approval now. When there are fewers cars, the price might come down. (I'm joking of course.)



man why is parking on compus to f***** expensive. Everything including insurance, gas, and parking being so empensive there is no way i can afford to drive my car to school. I have to be stuck with the TTC for atleast three more years. Who likes the **** ass service of the ttz anyways. i try atmost to avoid it as much as possible. it takes me an hour and a half to come to school everyday and another hour and half to my trip back home. thats three hours of time wasted. its like driving to niagara falls everyday on returning tha same day. i wish they could do something with the pricing of the parking permits. i know its now going to happen. all i could hope for is a super7 jacpot.

[djphat]

so.... Unitext is dead. And there's a new one on Keele St.... Has anyone been there yet? Do they have a website? Business hours? Telephone number? Address? Do you work there? Do they have this book called "History of the Canadian Economy" by Norrie? :lol:

[TechRock]

do TAs get paid? becuz if they do...i want my money back

[masterballer]

do TAs get paid? becuz if they do...i want my money back

sadly yes >:( i want it back too.

[EH100501AC]

Some of them don't though. I know some that are TA's for the sake of boot-licking, ass-kissing, etc. in hopes that it will help them out in whatever way.

[B40]

Some of them don't though. I know some that are TA's for the sake of boot-licking, ass-kissing, etc. in hopes that it will help them out in whatever way.

I'm pretty sure they all get paid... even markers will get paid for marking..

TA's are like profs.. you will run across your fair share of bad ones as well as great ones.

[Alvito]

i have TAs that are better than my profs.....

[EH100501AC]

I'm pretty sure they all get paid... even markers will get paid for marking..

TA's are like profs.. you will run across your fair share of bad ones as well as great ones.

lol One of my friends was a TA (and I use that term loosely) and he's basically just there with the profs getting them coffee and agreeing with whatever the heck they're saying so the profs look like they're smarter than they are :P He's graduating this year so he wanted to get in their good graces and whatever.

[Bmp5]

Why would a TA not get paid?Its a job.

I got paid for all courses i have tutored at York and marking as well.

[B40]

lol One of my friends was a TA (and I use that term loosely) and he's basically just there with the profs getting them coffee and agreeing with whatever the heck they're saying so the profs look like they're smarter than they are :P He's graduating this year so he wanted to get in their good graces and whatever.

Seems like a good job.. I wouldn't mind getting paid the $12-15 or whatever they get for fetching coffee.

[HowEver]

Seems like a good job.. I wouldn't mind getting paid the $12-15 or whatever they get for fetching coffee.

Try $35/hr. but only the equivalent of 10 hours per week, even if there is more work than that.

[B40]

Try $35/hr. but only the equivalent of 10 hours per week, even if there is more work than that.

It depends on the course and what they're doing... if it's just marking and general grunt work then they're probably making $15/hour.

TAing is good money, you can pay off your tuition each semester just by TAing.

[Bmp5]

Try $35/hr. but only the equivalent of 10 hours per week, even if there is more work than that.

35 bucks an hour is a very good rate,i would say.
But usually,from my department,Tas work by contract,lets say for a whole semester.But if there are exams marking,then they might pay per hour.Usually assignments are included in the package/contract.Then again,it depends on the course,faculty,etc.

[Bmp5]

It depends on the course and what they're doing... if it's just marking and general grunt work then they're probably making $15/hour.

TAing is good money, you can pay off your tuition each semester just by TAing.

I would say from 20 to 28 per hour.

[TechRock]

is there anyway to switch TAs? becuz the TA for my politics class is horrible... =(

[EH100501AC]

35 bucks an hour is a very good rate,i would say.
But usually,from my department,Tas work by contract,lets say for a whole semester.But if there are exams marking,then they might pay per hour.Usually assignments are included in the package/contract.Then again,it depends on the course,faculty,etc.

Yeah my friend was on a contract I think...he said he only did it for about a month.

[vilator]

I know I probably wot get a reply but anyone from york have a ds lite and get the wfc to work?

[Alvito]

is there anyway to switch TAs? becuz the TA for my politics class is horrible... =(

switch tutorials.

[TechRock]

anyone read the york's newspaper? the mugging stuff sounds pretty serious =/

[HowEver]

anyone read the york's newspaper? the mugging stuff sounds pretty serious =/

Good thing those incidents happened off campus.

[Alvito]

Good thing those incidents happened off campus.

only a matter of time before they start coming on york campus and mugging people who walk to their cars at night.

[BlueX]

Too many nice female students at York U. Agree? :D

[TechRock]

actually the newspaper today mention that two of the incidents happen in campus...one with a gun and one with a knife...i guess i better not turn on my headphones too loud when i walk around campus

[Alvito]

actually the newspaper today mention that two of the incidents happen in campus...one with a gun and one with a knife...i guess i better not turn on my headphones too loud when i walk around campus

I'll gladly surrend my belongings to them, then go after the university over safety issues.

i dont feel safe at york at night at all. in waterloo however, i would walk home at 3am at night, but i'd just be afraid of drunk drivers.

[KENNETHK]

actually the newspaper today mention that two of the incidents happen in campus...one with a gun and one with a knife...i guess i better not turn on my headphones too loud when i walk around campus

Yep, for anyone interested you can read the article here (http://www.excal.on.ca/). Its towards the bottom of the page.

[HowEver]

Yep, for anyone interested you can read the article here (http://www.excal.on.ca/). Its towards the bottom of the page.


Where in the article does it say where the incidents happened?

Just because somebody's Dad says "on campus," doesn't make it accurate.

York has no jurisdiction in The Village area and south of that. None. They canot send security there, and they can't act on anything that happens there. That's where the main incident that's been reported happened, and even the article says the majority of incidents were off campus.

I'm not saying York is any safer than Waterloo or UofT or anywhere else. But if you find out that *none* of the incidents were really "on campus," what weird fact does that prove?

To be safe, don't walk around late at night and try not to walk alone. Be aware of where you are. Take a cab. Be alert. York even offers you an escort late at night. Take advantage of it.

[PrimoTurbo]

And also what do you expect a York U security guard to do? They are not armed, even if they see someone with a gun robbing someone the best they can do is call the police. Not that they should be armed.

[Rosico]

actually, what do people think - should York have security with special constable status like U of T (and U of G I believe)?

[Alvito]

actually, what do people think - should York have security with special constable status like U of T (and U of G I believe)?

No, I want a gun free campus. Just the presence of law authority figures should be enough to deter criminals.

[Oni-kun]

No, I want a gun free campus. Just the presence of law authority figures should be enough to deter criminals.

special constables at u of t and such do not have guns..

[EH100501AC]

Too many nice female students at York U. Agree? :D

Got that right ;)

[Oni-kun]

The asian girl that works at wendy's is pretty hot.

[EH100501AC]

The asian girl that works at wendy's is pretty hot.

Bah, I rarely go there but just because you said that, I'm curious.:lol:

[djphat]

The asian girl that works at wendy's is pretty hot.Are you talking about the 5' girl with her hair down to her shoulders always wearing a hat? You must be 15.

[poppa]

The asian girl that works at wendy's is pretty hot.

:lol: She has an accent right? She's cute.

[masterballer]

The asian girl that works at wendy's is pretty hot.

oh come on man, open your eyes, she is AT BEST in the 10% tile of york girls...AT BEST

[Oni-kun]

Are you talking about the 5' girl with her hair down to her shoulders always wearing a hat? You must be 15.

No you tard. The asian girl that works at wendy's at york. No hat.

[Diversified]

No you tard. The asian girl that works at wendy's at york. No hat.Oh no you didn't just call a name!! RFD POLICE*************

I've only seen one asian girl that works there.

[Oni-kun]

Oh no you didn't just call a name!! RFD POLICE*************

I've only seen one asian girl that works there.

Heh well he insulted me by calling me "15" first. An eye for an eye. I guess.

[circky]

haha oh god.. are you talking about the asian girl who works there like everyday at cash? Probably a manager of some sort?

[Oni-kun]

haha oh god.. are you talking about the asian girl who works there like everyday at cash? Probably a manager of some sort?

yeah i think so. i ran into her once, shes apparently a student at york too.

[UrbanPoet]

Heh well he insulted me by calling me "15" first. An eye for an eye. I guess.

dont be such a 15 year old -_-

[lithiumli]

if it's the girl that works the cash everyday i'm going to say meh at best. i don't like her at all, she has a bad attitude.

[M.D.]

the wendy's there put the fast in fast-food.

she's kinda gross.

[1jVu]

cool a york u thread =D who wants to play some jits at lanes? and get KILLED by ME :D

[TechRock]

wendy's sucks at yorku...overprice food =(
i rather eat tacobell or popeyes

[ElChico]

wendy's sucks at yorku...overprice food =(
i rather eat tacobell or popeyes

I prefer Falafel Hut for value.

[Bmp5]

Falafel is good.I remebered before,you got coupons from excalibur where you get a pop free and also,portion was bigger too.

[PrimoTurbo]

Falafel Hut is good, $6.25 for Chicken Souvlaki is filling. However I have noticed they are not all that clean, touching the peta with their hands, occasionally I see the person handling money and then food, eating while serving customers. I don't mind but it's not exactly a clean practice.

[Bmp5]

Very True.

[1jVu]

i also agree

[Ogata]

If Jimmy the Greek had the specials that the Jimmy the Greeks at Scarborough Town Centre and Markville had, I would eat there more often than craptasic TEL buiding cafe's food although sometimes I have no choice and order a Gyro from there with everything. :lol:

[Bmp5]

Tel building : I liked those burgers but very expensive

[friendly007]

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has answers to assignments in Math 3241 / CSE 3121 with McNamee. He teaches at night.

I am willing to pay for the assignments. I need the following:
Chapter 9, Chapter 8, Chapter 14, Chapter 15 (The last four assignments after the midterm). If anyone has them or knows where to look I would appreciate it. Even if you have just one I am willng to pay a few dollars for one assignment.

Thanks

PM me if you can help!!

[masterballer]

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has answers to assignments in Math 3241 / CSE 3121 with McNamee. He teaches at night.

I am willing to pay for the assignments. I need the following:
Chapter 9, Chapter 8, Chapter 14, Chapter 15 (The last four assignments after the midterm). If anyone has them or knows where to look I would appreciate it. Even if you have just one I am willng to pay a few dollars for one assignment.

Thanks

PM me if you can help!!

:lol:

[Mehrtens]

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has answers to assignments in Math 3241 / CSE 3121 with McNamee. He teaches at night.

I am willing to pay for the assignments. I need the following:
Chapter 9, Chapter 8, Chapter 14, Chapter 15 (The last four assignments after the midterm). If anyone has them or knows where to look I would appreciate it. Even if you have just one I am willng to pay a few dollars for one assignment.

Thanks

PM me if you can help!!


Dude that is like the easiest course ever. :-0

[Rosico]

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has answers to assignments in Math 3241 / CSE 3121 with McNamee. He teaches at night.

I am willing to pay for the assignments. I need the following:
Chapter 9, Chapter 8, Chapter 14, Chapter 15 (The last four assignments after the midterm). If anyone has them or knows where to look I would appreciate it. Even if you have just one I am willng to pay a few dollars for one assignment.

Thanks

PM me if you can help!!

Sad. Go to the math labs or use that money and get a tutor ...

[1jVu]

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has answers to assignments in Math 3241 / CSE 3121 with McNamee. He teaches at night.

I am willing to pay for the assignments. I need the following:
Chapter 9, Chapter 8, Chapter 14, Chapter 15 (The last four assignments after the midterm). If anyone has them or knows where to look I would appreciate it. Even if you have just one I am willng to pay a few dollars for one assignment.

Thanks

PM me if you can help!!

newb on forums trying to get easy work done on RFD for an EASY class. NICE way to start off =]

[Oni-kun]

If Jimmy the Greek had the specials that the Jimmy the Greeks at Scarborough Town Centre and Markville had, I would eat there more often than craptasic TEL buiding cafe's food although sometimes I have no choice and order a Gyro from there with everything. :lol:

Yeah its expensive and their rice sucks. Its always soggy or REALLY salty and almost unedible.

[masterballer]

Yeah its expensive and their rice sucks. Its always soggy or REALLY salty and almost unedible.


wooooord? tastes a bit bland to me :|

[TechRock]

question: what kind of average do i need to keep for first yr honor program?
i look at the first yr guide and it said i need a 5.0...is the 5.0 calculated by adding all my current course's average to get it or do i need a 5.0 in every single course?

[djphat]

question: what kind of average do i need to keep for first yr honor program?
i look at the first yr guide and it said i need a 5.0...is the 5.0 calculated by adding all my current course's average to get it or do i need a 5.0 in every single course?Check the second (or the last) page of your study plan. I believe you need to get 5.0 only from the courses that you are majoring in. Good luck!

[Ogata]

Is it just me or have there been a ton of Geese and Seagulls camping around Yorklanes waiting for food and c***ing on the field? They don't seem to run away from you when you are close to them like they do else where (Pigeons have no fear with us I find). I threw a piece of gum at some seagulls and one actually ate it and I guess coughed it out then others started to follow. Reminded me in The Simpsons in the Church when people were choking from red balls.

[ElChico]

^ some guy was feeding them last week, the geese left a large mess ...and fyi gum will probably kill a bird or small furry woodland creature.

[Alvito]

question: what kind of average do i need to keep for first yr honor program?
i look at the first yr guide and it said i need a 5.0...is the 5.0 calculated by adding all my current course's average to get it or do i need a 5.0 in every single course?

i think you need 70-75% in your major (average) and 65% in your nonmajor courses.

dont quote me on this, but its something to this effect.

[PrimoTurbo]

From what I recall it increases every year or something like that, first year is like a min of 4, second is 4.25, third is 4.5 and last year is 5.

I may be wrong because I don't pay attention to the overall gpa all that much, I just keep it above 6/7 most of the time.

[Instagator]

^ some guy was feeding them last week, the geese left a large mess ...and fyi gum will probably kill a bird or small furry woodland creature.
Great... Less of them to kick. :evil: :lol:

[Oni-kun]

this is faculty of arts but iguess its calculated same way for everyone?

http://www.ats.yorku.ca/advising/gpa.htm

[Ogata]

^ some guy was feeding them last week, the geese left a large mess ...and fyi gum will probably kill a bird or small furry woodland creature.

No wonder there was a mind field of them on the field last week when I have to cut through it to get to my bus. And my apologies for not realizing. Some Seagulls have beards under their beaks, are those the old ones?

[TechRock]

thanx for the info guys =)

[dx1997]

More muggings at York:


Two more robbery incidents occurred on York University's Keele campus, the most recent occurrences since a string of reported muggings in the last two months.
According to the Toronto Police, the first altercation took place Wednesday, Nov. 8, in broad daylight, at the intersection of Ian MacDonald Boulevard and The Pond Road.
The victim was approached by two suspects who grabbed the victim's IPod and pushed the victim way before walking away from the scene.
The second incident occurred inside the Technology Enhanced Learning building close to midnight on Friday, Nov. 3. Two victims were studying in a basement reading area when they were approached by two to three men. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun and demanded that they hand over their laptops. Another suspect struggled with and struck one of the victims before the group fled the scene with the stolen items.

[masterballer]

More muggings at York:

yorks gonna get their asses sued....wtf is this :mad:

[PSiBeR]

I saw a cop car parked on the path in the large field at around noon. Wonder if that has anything to do with it..

Damn those seagulls! I walk on the field usually to get to the bus... messing up my clean kicks :mad:

[Makaveli2k]

I have a question... I have to go back to highschool for another semester after grade 12. so I was looking at the york starting times for the winter semester. I noticed something labeled "Term b" what exactly does that mean?

[poppa]

I have a question... I have to go back to highschool for another semester after grade 12. so I was looking at the york starting times for the winter semester. I noticed something labeled "Term b" what exactly does that mean?

http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/enrolmentguides/fw06/enrolment/dates.htm

Feb 17 - Mar 4

[dx1997]

And it happens again, geez, what's going on around this campus:


A man who sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint near York University over the weekend is still on the loose, and police are warning females to be on their guard.
The incident occurred at about 6pm Saturday near Murray Ross Parkway and Sentinel Rd. Investigators say a woman was walking in the area when a man came up behind her, put a gun to her head, then forced her to accompany him to a spot between two nearby homes.

That's when it's alleged he sexually assaulted her.

Because the location of the attack is so close to the university campus, Toronto police have issued a public safety bulletin. Area residents admitted they were frightened to go out alone.

"It's terrifying," said Catherine Yang. "So I wait until it's light out and then I can go out."

Corinne Leibovitch agreed, noting, "It's unfortunate I can't even feel safe in my own area. We just moved in a year ago and it was really upsetting this morning when I heard about it.

Police describe the suspect as:

Male, black
6'0", with an average build
May have a shaved head
In his 20s to early 30s
He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt and a black ball cap.

Anyone who thinks they can help investigators should call the Toronto Police sex crimes unit at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).


From Citynews.ca

[UrbanPoet]

are there cameras on campus?
Ive only been to york once... and thats b/c i had to take a 107keele bus to pick up ebay stuff...

York is a gold mind for theifs and criminals. bunch of preppy kids with laptops, and ipods.

[ElChico]

are there cameras on campus?
Ive only been to york once... and thats b/c i had to take a 107keele bus to pick up ebay stuff...

York is a gold mind for theifs and criminals. bunch of preppy kids with laptops, and ipods.

Most of the building have cameras on them

[Impala]

So, is this wed (Nov 29) considered a Monday schedule?

[ElChico]

So, is this wed (Nov 29) considered a Monday schedule?

yes, it's on the website somewhere, but I can't find it.

[dx1997]

Ugh, and it happens again:


Just over a week after a young woman was sexually assaulted near York University’s Keele campus, a second student was assaulted in the same area, police say.

A 19-year-old woman walking home around 9 p.m. on Monday in the Sentinel Rd. and Murray Ross Pkwy. area at the south end of campus was grabbed from behind and dragged between two houses, where she was sexually assaulted, Det. Const. Natalie Hegarty of Toronto’s Sex Crimes Unit said.

Her attacker is described as 25 to 30 years old, about 5-foot-8 with a muscular build and short hair. He was wearing a black waist-length jacket, possibly leather, and blue tight-fitting jeans. He fled west following the attack.

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1164884500813

[Alvito]

I got the 10,000th view :D

[Alvito]

are there cameras on campus?
Ive only been to york once... and thats b/c i had to take a 107keele bus to pick up ebay stuff...

York is a gold mind for theifs and criminals. bunch of preppy kids with laptops, and ipods.

haha just cuz you have a laptop and an ipod makes you preppy?

[UrbanPoet]

haha just cuz you have a laptop and an ipod makes you preppy?

not neccessarily... depends on how you define preppy.
Most people that go to university are typically very well off... (middle-upper class).

[Alvito]

not neccessarily... depends on how you define preppy.
Most people that go to university are typically very well off... (middle-upper class).

so all middle upper class have laptops and ipods and are considered preppy?

[xchodax]

are there office hours on the weekend? im gonna be handing in an assignment in late and i needa get it stamped >:(

[PocketRockets]

Are the people who made the exam schedule idiots?

I am in 4th year accounting, and they know that almost everyone is taking the same classes, and they put all the exams back to back? Why would they do that?

[satisfcuktion]

Are the people who made the exam schedule idiots?

I am in 4th year accounting, and they know that almost everyone is taking the same classes, and they put all the exams back to back? Why would they do that?

Haha, are YOU also cramming for exams like me? Agreed, everyone has the same classes usually (or similar) in a program. I have 2 days of exams and 3 exams. 2 on the same day and the other 6 days later. Gonna be hell until Dec.12 for me! After that, its JAM TIME!

[Tinted]

people get raped and robbed at york all the time. there is a small 'ghetto' right beside the A1 parking lot, thats where all these people come from. its a 2 min walk to the campus. i had an encouter with some of them once after a nite school class, bunch of them was hanging out in the parking lot right behind their complex just smokin cron as i was walkin to my car. they approached me in a less than friendly manner, i just responded in the same fashion and it was over. perhaps they figured a 6 foot 3 230 pound guy would be more of a strugle than they initially planed for lol, a skiny girl would be alot easier.

[Oni-kun]

Thats york for you, they dont have to make sense.

Who was the asshat who pulled the fire alarm at ross today?

[ElChico]

Thats york for you, they dont have to make sense.

Who was the asshat who pulled the fire alarm at ross today?

It happens every exam time. There was one last week too. I just wish they wouldn't do it when the weather's crappie.

[shawn99]

I got parking ticket along with everyone that parked along the fence near the village. There are no parking signs. What are the chances I can fight this? If I pay for this , oh well, At least I got away with parking for 6 months *RFD Mentality*

http://soruforums.com/imgupload/users/achilles/parking.png

[ElChico]

I got the same ticket. I just paid it. I'd lose more in wages trying to fight it in court. Those spots were nice while it lasted. They've started tagging cars in the "village" too.


I got parking ticket along with everyone that parked along the fence near the village. There are no parking signs. What are the chances I can fight this? If I pay for this , oh well, At least I got away with parking for 6 months *RFD Mentality*

http://soruforums.com/imgupload/users/achilles/parking.png

[TechRock]

where can i play basketball on campus?

[goffeebeans]

where can i play basketball on campus?

You can play at Tait in the gyms. Theres also a relatively new basketball court in the field just north of stedman lecture halls

[ElChico]

where can i play basketball on campus?

There's a court in the quad near Winters Hall.

[dx1997]

So apparently it looks like the cops caught this rapist dude.

Also, how were all your exams? Apparently in one of my exams, not my lecture hall, but same class spread out into three halls for the exam, two people were caught CHEATING and tossed out.

Tossed out from the hall you say?

How about Tossed out from the course.

Smooth, right there.

[masterballer]

So apparently it looks like the cops caught this rapist dude.

Also, how were all your exams? Apparently in one of my exams, not my lecture hall, but same class spread out into three halls for the exam, two people were caught CHEATING and tossed out.

Tossed out from the hall you say?

How about Tossed out from the course.

Smooth, right there.

Nice, exams went well, got one of my marks back waiting for the other.

The one i got back, i did VERY well :) so im happy.

[ElChico]

So apparently it looks like the cops caught this rapist dude.

Also, how were all your exams? Apparently in one of my exams, not my lecture hall, but same class spread out into three halls for the exam, two people were caught CHEATING and tossed out.

Tossed out from the hall you say?

How about Tossed out from the course.

Smooth, right there.

Which course?

[dx1997]

Well, school's back in and it's actually pretty deserted here compared to other normal days. Looks like people took the day off or just didn't remember to come back today.

Also, apparently the TTC didn't know school was back either, service was pretty crappy today.

[dx1997]

i was just curious when:

- do we get our U-Pass (or wutever...the one that acts as a metropass)?
- do we get to take advantage of the university discounts like dentist checkups n good cell phone plans?

It got dumped, there was an article earlier in this thread. Basically TTC wouldn't give in to what York wanted.

The opt-out option, the TTC didn't like, thus, bye-bye to the U-Pass.

[TechRock]

So apparently it looks like the cops caught this rapist dude.

Also, how were all your exams? Apparently in one of my exams, not my lecture hall, but same class spread out into three halls for the exam, two people were caught CHEATING and tossed out.

Tossed out from the hall you say?

How about Tossed out from the course.

Smooth, right there.

is it criminology? lol...school is back hope i get my marks back =/

[1jVu]

2nd semester is back, campus cove is now open again..
time to pwn you sucks in jits =D

[TechRock]

why is york so racist?
for example:
i was fire in line for the bus...random white dude comes along n line up right in front of me...i ask him nicely to get back in line...but he just looks at me n mumble "chinese..." then ignores me ...like wtf

[perplexed_one]

are these sex asslts happening on campus? or just outside of campus grounds?

i dont go to York but I'd like to know. *there are alot of wooded areas there*

[lithiumli]

damn, you should of knocked him out.



why is york so racist?
for example:
i was fire in line for the bus...random white dude comes along n line up right in front of me...i ask him nicely to get back in line...but he just looks at me n mumble "chinese..." then ignores me ...like wtf

[1lilrockerchick]

why is york so racist?
for example:
i was fire in line for the bus...random white dude comes along n line up right in front of me...i ask him nicely to get back in line...but he just looks at me n mumble "chinese..." then ignores me ...like wtf

That doesn't mean York is racist. Things like that can happen anytime, anyplace.
On the other note, I hate line butters with a passion. Especially at the 196 stop. Sometimes the 60 line. Makes me want to smack them upside the head. lol. I don't say anything though, even though I should...but who knows what would happen.

[Venom]

why is york so racist?
for example:
i was fire in line for the bus...random white dude comes along n line up right in front of me...i ask him nicely to get back in line...but he just looks at me n mumble "chinese..." then ignores me ...like wtf

I would have asked him. "what did you say?" and if he says "Chinese again" then do the splits like Jaun Claude Van Dam and punch him in the balls.

Then ask him if you fit the stereotype

[TechRock]

yeah i know...just kind of piss that sometihng like this happens at york =/

[Alvito]

That doesn't mean York is racist. Things like that can happen anytime, anyplace.
On the other note, I hate line butters with a passion. Especially at the 196 stop. Sometimes the 60 line. Makes me want to smack them upside the head. lol. I don't say anything though, even though I should...but who knows what would happen.

Its the group mentality, everybody in the line is waiting for someone else to say something.

[1lilrockerchick]

Its the group mentality, everybody in the line is waiting for someone else to say something.

Ahhh, the good 'ol bystander effect! :cheesygri

[dx1997]

Speaking of stereotyping, did anyone hear about the big story on the front page of the Excalibur?

Apparently some guy was trying to make a statement, some thought he was waving a gun and they york lanes was locked down.

Seriously, 06-07 has been a weird year here on campus, since it started off with that stabbing at Vanier College.

BTW, anyone know whatever happened to that story?

[Twil]

Speaking of stereotyping, did anyone hear about the big story on the front page of the Excalibur?


Here's a link to the story:

http://excal.on.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2800&Itemid=2


BTW, anyone know when official marks will finally be released?

[dx1997]

Here's a link to the story:

http://excal.on.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2800&Itemid=2


BTW, anyone know when official marks will finally be released?

Don't expect anything until at least late January-Early February for marks to be posted on york's website.

They are slow, and they are pretty bad when it comes to marks.

[masterballer]

Ahhh, the good 'ol bystander effect! :cheesygri

Damn i was just going to post that ....

[TechRock]

so we are starting to get snow here...just wondering how early should i wake up for ttc on a snow day?
im coming from brimely taking the steeles east down to finch and taking the steeles W up to york

[dx1997]

Apparently the marks are up for 1st term courses. I can't believe they got them up there that fast.

[TechRock]

where can i complain about a TA? like seriously...she doesnt show up and when she doesnt...she doesnt teach or explain anything

[ElChico]

Talk to the course director.

[TechRock]

anyone going to take a summer course here?

[PrimoTurbo]

I got my t4a form from York U but the t2xxx form online is still for 2005. Is anyone else noticing that they haven't got the 2006 form up?

[goffeebeans]

anyone going to take a summer course here?

yup, 5 summer courses.

[andreyk47]

aboslutely agree

[1lilrockerchick]

I got my t4a form from York U but the t2xxx form online is still for 2005. Is anyone else noticing that they haven't got the 2006 form up?

It's already up as well as the exam schedule.

[masterballer]

9am math exam on my 19th Bday :( and another next day and another on the 19th :(

[1lilrockerchick]

Not that bad. At least you're done early.
My last one is not till the 24th.

[masterballer]

yea atleast im done b4 the weekend.

[PrimoTurbo]

It's already up as well as the exam schedule.

Yeah they put it up on March 1st, all good.

[1lilrockerchick]

No they were both up yesterday (Feb 28) :)

[skyblue12]

did anybody take ECE at york?

[1lilrockerchick]

As far as I know, York does not have an ECE undergrad program. You usually go to college for that.

[skyblue12]

As far as I know, York does not have an ECE undergrad program. You usually go to college for that.

my bad, i was looking at ryerson.

[skyblue12]

York doesn't have ECE but we have teacher's program for ECE so you can teach from J/K to grade 6 I believe.

yeah that's what i was thinking, my friend goes to ryerson and took ECE so i got it confused with york.

[UrbanPoet]

did anybody take ECE at york?

if u wanna teach the lower grades you dont necessarily have to take ECE.

[skyblue12]

if u wanna teach the lower grades you dont necessarily have to take ECE.

i'm planning on teaching HS probably.

i took concurrent ed. at both UTSC and UTM, decided not to at york since you had to apply for that second year.

[TechRock]

why didnt pos york cancel school? why are the york securities so damn useless? thank you mr obvious for tellin me the bus will take a long time to come
stand for 2 damn hrs outside...like seriously and when ppl start to butt in line...holy

[Impala]

Does anyone know if or when they close the Ross building?

I have to drop off a paper but i have work until 7

thanks

[w4rrior]

im not sure if it will be open that late. i know someone who works in ross building until 430PM, and they say its atleast open a little while (1 hr or so) after that. to be honest i have no exact answer, just a rough idea. you may want to try dropping it off sometime before 7?

[ElChico]

Depends on the department. Some have new security locks, some are open 24/7. Call the department and ask.

[MS_Project]

Anyone here know or have additional information about this program:
Administrative Studies: IT (Business Systems Analysis)?

I've checked the York University website, however they do not provide an outline or any kind of program description about this program. York University seems to keep their information hidden. But, Ryerson University has everything posted on their site.

[goffeebeans]

Anyone here know or have additional information about this program:
Administrative Studies: IT (Business Systems Analysis)?

I've checked the York University website, however they do not provide an outline or any kind of program description about this program. York University seems to keep their information hidden. But, Ryerson University has everything posted on their site.

its on the atkinson website.
Doesnt really say much but theres a short description and study plan
http://bloodstone.atkinson.yorku.ca/projects/researchak/presentation.nsf/disciplinesAKundergraduate?OpenForm&discipline=Bachelor+of+Administrative+Studies+(BAS )-Information+Technology

also a bit of stuff in general about requirements
http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/2006-2007/AKprogs/bas_degree.htm

[MS_Project]

Depends on the department. Some have new security locks, some are open 24/7. Call the department and ask.


its on the atkinson website.
Doesnt really say much but theres a short description and study plan
http://bloodstone.atkinson.yorku.ca/projects/researchak/presentation.nsf/disciplinesAKundergraduate?OpenForm&discipline=Bachelor+of+Administrative+Studies+(BAS )-Information+Technology

also a bit of stuff in general about requirements
http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/2006-2007/AKprogs/bas_degree.htm


Cool. Thanks.

[dx1997]

Does anyone play poker at York? Apparently a bunch of students were robbed at gunpoint last night at Stong College. That really sucks that they lost their wallets, money and other valuables.

[UrbanPoet]

Does anyone play poker at York? Apparently a bunch of students were robbed at gunpoint last night at Stong College. That really sucks that they lost their wallets, money and other valuables.

not anymore.

[actyper]

I played a tournament there a couple years ago. Didn't know there was still games going on there.

[rockthecasbah]

Does anyone play poker at York? Apparently a bunch of students were robbed at gunpoint last night at Stong College. That really sucks that they lost their wallets, money and other valuables.

More info: http://www.yorku.ca/security/documents/Information%20Bulletin%2016%20March%202007%20Robbe ry%20fv.pdf

Not really helpful description of the suspects.

[rockthecasbah]

im not sure if it will be open that late. i know someone who works in ross building until 430PM, and they say its atleast open a little while (1 hr or so) after that. to be honest i have no exact answer, just a rough idea. you may want to try dropping it off sometime before 7?

I work in Ross.

And while all the offices close at 4:30 pm (though there may be people sticking around afterwards, operation is pretty much closed), if you're dropping off an assignment, there may be drop boxes for that specific purpose (for example, the drop boxes in TEL which I've used a few times). But if you, Impala, are handing in a paper to a person or reception etc, then you're out of luck.

[HowEver]

Playing for cash in plain view was not the brightest move, pretty much invited trouble.



Does anyone play poker at York? Apparently a bunch of students were robbed at gunpoint last night at Stong College. That really sucks that they lost their wallets, money and other valuables.

[dx1997]

Correct me if I'm wrong though, but I'm pretty sure the College's are locked by that time. I know on the weekends they are locked, so it could've been an inside job, or someone just stupidly let them in.

[TechRock]

you forgot to add in the fact that york security is also pretty useless
and it is also stupid playing poker with cash in plain view....didnt ppl learn from the news stories of ppl robbing york students of their laptop at night...like cmon!

[dx1997]

I kinda hate the fact that enrollment is different for everyone for not just summer school, but each term. There are some classes I need to take, and if they are full by the time I enroll, someone won't be a happy camper.

Has this happened to anyone before?

[goffeebeans]

I kinda hate the fact that enrollment is different for everyone for not just summer school, but each term. There are some classes I need to take, and if they are full by the time I enroll, someone won't be a happy camper.

Has this happened to anyone before?
pretty much happens to everyone. Sometimes they open up new sections, other times you have to try to enroll online after class begins or ask the prof for permission.
Best bet is to have a contingency plan.

Also the date you are allowed to enroll is based on the # of credits you've taken the previous semester. The more you took, the greater priority you have.

[HowEver]

Thursday night is pub night, so most colleges are not only open, but very busy.


Correct me if I'm wrong though, but I'm pretty sure the College's are locked by that time. I know on the weekends they are locked, so it could've been an inside job, or someone just stupidly let them in.

[rockthecasbah]

I kinda hate the fact that enrollment is different for everyone for not just summer school, but each term. There are some classes I need to take, and if they are full by the time I enroll, someone won't be a happy camper.

Has this happened to anyone before?

Don't worry. People ALWAYS drop out of classes if not way before it starts, at least after day one. In the four years I was there, I had at least 2-3 classes I needed to get into but couldn't get into either the class entirely or the tutorial I wanted. So, whenever I had some free time, I'd log into the system and tried to see if I could get in. Lo and behold, I got into every one. Especially important was the sociology class I needed that was required for graduation (and subsequent 3000-4000 level classes) and it was a summer course so seats were limited. I had to log on constantly to check for an available spot and when I found it (after a few weeks of thinking I had no chance), you better believe I pounced on it.

You just need some patience and some spare time.

[dx1997]

I'm actually kinda surprised I got into all my classes without a hitch. Unless enrollment will shrink this year, this was definately a surprise.

So who is going to the final pub night of the year?

[MS_Project]

I chose a program at Atkinson campus.
Does class really start late???? like midnight at 10pm????

:(

[Asagiri]

I chose a program at Atkinson campus.
Does class really start late???? like midnight at 10pm????

:(
Classes usually start late at night for Atkinson classes, but not that late. More like 4pm-7pm, and 7pm-10pm.

[HowEver]

Atkinson isn't a campus, it's a Faculty located on the Keele campus.

The message above states when they start, but leaves out the May-August type classes which can be in the morning or afternoon as well as at in the early evening, or evening.

Did you enrol in an Atkinson course? You can find out the exact time the classes begin.



I chose a program at Atkinson campus.
Does class really start late???? like midnight at 10pm????

:(

[MS_Project]

Atkinson isn't a campus, it's a Faculty located on the Keele campus.

The message above states when they start, but leaves out the May-August type classes which can be in the morning or afternoon as well as at in the early evening, or evening.

Did you enrol in an Atkinson course? You can find out the exact time the classes begin.

I've applied for Atkinson- some Admin IT: Business Systems analysis.
my friends told me that its offered at night and i am freaked out a little cuz i live in downtown toronto and might take me 1 hour to get home every night :Z

[Asagiri]

I've applied for Atkinson- some Admin IT: Business Systems analysis.
my friends told me that its offered at night and i am freaked out a little cuz i live in downtown toronto and might take me 1 hour to get home every night :Z
Well the latest class I've had at yorku was from 7pm-10pm. And the bus that takes you from the school to Downsview station runs till about 1am. And the subway trains closes at about 1:30am. So I think your good timewise, even if your classes run till 12pm.

[Rosico]

I have never heard of classes running to midnight.

Good luck to people on their exams ... :)

[goffeebeans]

I have never heard of classes running to midnight.

Good luck to people on their exams ... :)

ditto, most classes tend to end around 9:30. Latest they go is till 10, but you always have the option to leave whenever you want.

the majority of the business courses are 4-7 or 7-10. Sometimes you may the odd section thats available around noon, but those uncommon and they fill up first.

On another note, if you're in first year and taking your general education courses, then expect one or two LONG days. Sucks having a Gen Ed from like 8:30-11:30 am and then have a break until 4pm or 7pm.

[dx1997]

You know, I gotta love the excalibur, they have really been covering some story's this year.

For example:
Accusations of assault plague athletic banquet

Toronto police are investigating York athletes from the men's football team after fights broke out involving the men's basketball team, which resulted in two alleged assaults.
The alleged assaults took place at the 2007 York University Athletic Banquet, which was held at the Montecassino Hotel in Toronto on March 29.


Seriously, without this paper, I wouldn't know 99.9% of the things that happen at this school.

[HowEver]

You have to be careful to look for other sources, though, to at least verify what they write.

Excalibur is not very professional when is comes to quoting people, taking things out of context a lot of the time.

As well, they'll run with stories on very little corroboration, and sometimes the editor will just plain have a vendetta against a campus group, organization, office or faculty member. Then it's months of not letting go.

Otherwise, yes, it's the only local source for these stories.



You know, I gotta love the excalibur, they have really been covering some story's this year.

For example:

Seriously, without this paper, I wouldn't know 99.9% of the things that happen at this school.

[dx1997]

So how are everyone's exams so far? School is so close to being over I can feel it.

BTW, just a notice incase some of you missed it:


Toronto police have issued a warning after a woman was sexually assaulted while walking home near York University.

Police said a man attacked the woman was while she was entering her building around 9:30 p.m. Sunday and then fled in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as five feet, eight inches tall, in his early 20s with a medium build and a shaved head. He was wearing a white Adidas soccer shirt with a black logo, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Toronto police sex crimes unit at 416-808-7474 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.222tips.com.



From thestar.com and there's a bulletin at yorku.ca.

The incident happened at the northeast doors of Stong College.

It's funny though, that it's on the 2nd main page, but not on the current students page, great way to keep us informed administration.

[d0fuz]

So how are everyone's exams so far? School is so close to being over I can feel it.

BTW, just a notice incase some of you missed it:



From thestar.com and there's a bulletin at yorku.ca.

The incident happened at the northeast doors of Stong College.

It's funny though, that it's on the 2nd main page, but not on the current students page, great way to keep us informed administration.

I'm confused, it said she was walking home NEAR york U but you mentioned it happened at stong college?

And does anyone have any clue when do we find out the enrollment time for next fall term.

[dx1997]

There's the link:

http://www.yorku.ca/security/Bulletins/070423-Information-Bulletin-Sexual-Assualt.pdf

I'm actually surprised the bulletin had more specific details than thestar.com

But it was pretty much on our campus, not around it.

Enrollment dates will not be made available until the first week of May I believe.

[TechRock]

when do we get our marks? and what happens to papers that u handed in but the TA didnt give it back to u during the exam?

[Alvito]

when do we get our marks? and what happens to papers that u handed in but the TA didnt give it back to u during the exam?

u email/call them and ask them to mail it to you, or u go pick it up. they should have given it back before the exam... at the latest the day of the exam.

marks will be up in about a month.

[dx1997]

Yes, it's the annual "how long with York take to post the marks" countdown. I say May 15th at the earliest.

[TechRock]

email like 5 times...nothing

[goffeebeans]

Yes, it's the annual "how long with York take to post the marks" countdown. I say May 15th at the earliest.

I agree, around mid May. Just late enough to screw with you if you happen to fail a pre-requisite. They keep 60% of the fees for the course that you're enrolled in and 100% of the fees for may 23rd and onwards.

[dx1997]

So has anyone heard a tentative date on when the marks will be released? Either threw a professor, TA or someone?

I would probably throw out the notion that Ryerson and U of T already got their marks, but then I'm not too sure. Wouldn't surprise me though, if that was true.

This makes me wonder how later Summer marks will be then? Thanksgiving?

[x86asm]

So has anyone heard a tentative date on when the marks will be released? Either threw a professor, TA or someone?

I would probably throw out the notion that Ryerson and U of T already got their marks, but then I'm not too sure. Wouldn't surprise me though, if that was true.

This makes me wonder how later Summer marks will be then? Thanksgiving?

I can confirm that we (Ryerson) did get our marks. LOL, a friend of mine told me that you guys get your marks after 1 month?! That's ridiculous. I mean, the new semester has already started.

[masterballer]

Who cares? they will come...now if u were failing a class then thats different...lol

[duckling.]

Official transcripts aren't up, but if your individual courses have websites or course tools then some may be up. Half of my marks are up on webCT already.

[nickia]

hey guys and girls what do you think of people that go to Schulich? Are they snobs? (mean and cocky) I got an offer from that school but I don't want to deal with these kind of people.

thanks

[Impala]

hey guys and girls what do you think of people that go to Schulich? Are they snobs? (mean and cocky) I got an offer from that school but I don't want to deal with these kind of people.

thanks

Are you trying to evoke some sort of Schulich bashing? Congratulations on getting an offer but are you actually thinking of basing your decision on weather or not some people on rfds are willing to generalize a say that students from Schulich are or are not mean and cocky:confused:

[Rosico]

some are cocky, most aren't - just a lot of 'type a' people or very smart mark-wise but not street-wise.

marks will be coming out around may 15th i think.

[TechRock]

marks are up...looks liek i need to appeal one of them

[goffeebeans]

lol, york is such a scam.

Official marks are released May 16th.
For summer courses, It just so happens that May 16th is the first day that York keeps 60% of your course fees if you drop.

Suck if you took a prerequisite and were borderline. Many courses don't send out unofficial grades ahead of time as well, so they don't know until they receive the official marks if they passed or not.
Then when you realized you can't take the course, York keeps most of your tuition.
This happens every single semester.

[NikonSLR]

marks are up...looks liek i need to appeal one of them

Yeah how does that work? i mean, didnt you get what you got on the assignments and tests? first year, need information about this process.

[TechRock]

i didnt receive any marks after mid term...my TA didnt return any of my essay and when i email her, she never replys back...so im going to take this up with the prof

when u want to appeal a mark, you are suppose to talk to the course director then they will mark your stuff again i think

my marks cant go any lower in my opinion, so what the hell

im in first yr and pretty piss off because this mark is bringing down my GPA and i thought i did much better

[TechRock]

wooooo, i just wrote a 1000 words rant to my prof...hope he reads it :D

[x86asm]

lol, york is such a scam.

Official marks are released May 16th.
For summer courses, It just so happens that May 16th is the first day that York keeps 60% of your course fees if you drop.

Suck if you took a prerequisite and were borderline. Many courses don't send out unofficial grades ahead of time as well, so they don't know until they receive the official marks if they passed or not.
Then when you realized you can't take the course, York keeps most of your tuition.
This happens every single semester.

:lol:

That's a clever ass sham.

[and or]

wooooo, i just wrote a 1000 words rant to my prof...hope he reads it :D

Was it double spaced?

[TechRock]

^ nope, but he read it and is looking into it right now

wow, so i got a email from my TA breaking down my marks and her last sentence on her email was " D+ is not a failing grade, E and F is."

was it necessary for her to put that?...like seriously

[vrus]

what subject was that on?

[phomp]

lol, york is such a scam.

Official marks are released May 16th.
For summer courses, It just so happens that May 16th is the first day that York keeps 60% of your course fees if you drop.

Suck if you took a prerequisite and were borderline. Many courses don't send out unofficial grades ahead of time as well, so they don't know until they receive the official marks if they passed or not.
Then when you realized you can't take the course, York keeps most of your tuition.
This happens every single semester.

buhahahhaha thats owned.

Is that something most universities do I wonder, or just York?

[TechRock]

*sigh...Prof sided with the TA =(

[w4rrior]

ouch. sorry bro. this was for only one class though right? it shouldnt affect you if your others marks arent the same. although it may come back to bite you in the butt during your last years. good luck

[dx1997]

Does anyone know when SU 1 marks will be posted online?

Also, looking back, what happened to these 3 stories during the 06-07 school year?

1. That couple that had the stabbing at Vanier College I believe? What was the cause or motive? Why wasn't there any update.

2. The york rapist during the fall months last year. Was he caught? Was that the right guy caught? What happened since?

3. York rapist part 2, the guy who assulted a student at Stong college. It was a fellow student at york too, pathetic. Was this guy charged? What's the deal with this story?

Why did these 3 stories just disappear without anyone provinding answer. This to me is very shady of York. It's been months since each incident and no update. C'mon now.

[dx1997]

So did anyone receive their "SU 1" marks yet?

When you log into your Summer 2007 Grade Report, is your mark there?

Mine is blank for a course, while the others are in progress.

Anyone???

[TechRock]

anyone got any used textbook websites?

[dx1997]

anyone got any used textbook websites?

York U bookstore classifieds? www.ekha.com. www.uswap.com

So anyone who is getting OSAP at York, did you catch this new line in order to pick up your OSAP docs?

"Bring a record of your total earnings for the 16 weeks prior to September 5"

What does that mean? Bring your employment stubs? Are they really cracking down here or something?

[gues77]

So did anyone receive their "SU 1" marks yet?

When you log into your Summer 2007 Grade Report, is your mark there?

Mine is blank for a course, while the others are in progress.

Anyone???

Yup! i got my marks up

[TechRock]

York U bookstore classifieds? www.ekha.com. www.uswap.com

So anyone who is getting OSAP at York, did you catch this new line in order to pick up your OSAP docs?

"Bring a record of your total earnings for the 16 weeks prior to September 5"

What does that mean? Bring your employment stubs? Are they really cracking down here or something?

i believe that applies to ppl who said they work during the summer on their OSAP application?

maybe to double check or something

[jj984jj]

This thread seems pretty dead this year. :lol: I'm starting at York this fall, any tips/advice?

[maebach]

if anybody here is in commerce, Id like to ask a few questions. Just to know if I should apply and stuff

[kt11]

if anybody here is in commerce, Id like to ask a few questions. Just to know if I should apply and stuff

No such thing ;)

[gues77]

there is commerce @York??

[maebach]

No such thing ;)

I meant business. Like Schulich.

[mescalito]

i believe that applies to ppl who said they work during the summer on their OSAP application?

maybe to double check or something

Yeha, I called and spoke to the lady - It's to double check what you guessed you would be making against what you actually made. So all you have to do is remember the number and put it in when you sign your forms.

[maebach]

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397781&page=8

After viewing the data, I hope I get into Schulich. I didnt think York would be ranked that high.

[z_24]

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397781&page=8

After viewing the data, I hope I get into Schulich. I didnt think York would be ranked that high.

LOL...No wonder there are so many pretty girls at York. I'm so luck that I go to york =)

[gues77]

LOL...No wonder there are so many pretty girls at York. I'm so luck that I go to york =)

i would disagree with that LOL

[TechRock]

i would disagree with that LOL

+1
york girls are overated

[ElectricEclipse]

After going to york for my first year, my standards have gotten alot higer, then again all i had to compare to it was Brampton, so thats not saying much. :p

[masterballer]

Anyone get their SU marks?

[dx1997]

So apparently now you have to make an appointment to pick up your OSAP documents.

I tried doing it and the earliest date I can make an appointment is September 25th.

PATHETIC says I. I wanted to do this early and get it over with, but that is horrible.

[mescalito]

So apparently now you have to make an appointment to pick up your OSAP documents.

I tried doing it and the earliest date I can make an appointment is September 25th.

PATHETIC says I. I wanted to do this early and get it over with, but that is horrible.

Me and my buddy are in the same situation dude, I came here looking to see if anyone has the same problem.

I'd say that unacceptable, I NEED the funds sooner...WAY sooner. This means we won't get the $ until October. I even tried calling the school to confirm and I can't even get through!!!

Frustrating - Why do they make it so difficult? I sure there are at least 100 ways to make this process easier

[z_24]

So apparently now you have to make an appointment to pick up your OSAP documents.

I tried doing it and the earliest date I can make an appointment is September 25th.

PATHETIC says I. I wanted to do this early and get it over with, but that is horrible.

The earliest appointment is Sept 25? I booked the Aug. 27. this morning. Did you book it online or something?

[gues77]

did anyone buy their books yet?? I just want to know how long the line is

[z_24]

*cough*Buy them online and you get free shipping from York for purchase over $100 *cough*
If you go early like now and in the morning, the line is usually small.

[mescalito]

The earliest appointment is Sept 25? I booked the Aug. 27. this morning. Did you book it online or something?

Now that I look again, it seems all the dates are opened up again...wow

that makes me feel better

[gues77]

*cough*Buy them online and you get free shipping from York for purchase over $100 *cough*
If you go early like now and in the morning, the line is usually small.

i would like to buy it online but i don't really trust them since the book could be damaged on the way

[mescalito]

i would like to buy it online but i don't really trust them since the book could be damaged on the way

they ship it in packaging, i highly doubt there would be any damage to the books

[gues77]

did anyone actually TRY buying them online? or know anybody who did?

[HowEver]

No such thing ;)

There is no Aktinson College, also?

[masterballer]

did anyone actually TRY buying them online? or know anybody who did?

I did last year, came in 2 days, perfect condition. Doing it again this year.

[gues77]

There is no Aktinson College, also?

there is atkinson college as well as Bethune, Calumet, Founders, Glendon, McLaughlin, Stong, Vanier and Winters

Does anybody know where McLaughlin college is? I need to get there for one of my tutorials

[MikeyPyro]

I'm starting my first year at York.

I honestly have NO IDEA in hell where my classes are located in Atkinson. How do I go about finding that out? Sure I'm a bit late but I was gonna swing by there this weekend and check it out before school actually starts.


Oh and also WTF I totally didn't read that I needed to make an appointment to pick up my OSAP funds. I have a question though. On the website I clicked OSAP and whatever until it took me to the area where it says "To check your document status click here." I clicked and it says there are no documents available for me. Should that be that way or what? My OSAP stuff processed a LONG time ago.

I just made my appointment anyway online for august 28th, still I'd appreciate someone help me with this or explain it

[gues77]

I'm starting my first year at York.

I honestly have NO IDEA in hell where my classes are located in Atkinson. How do I go about finding that out? Sure I'm a bit late but I was gonna swing by there this weekend and check it out before school actually starts.


I STRONGLY recommend that you search for your classes ahead of time or go to York earlier on your first day to search for your rooms. In case you were wondering, it took me about an hour to figure out where the colleges were on the first day for my 8:30 class :lol: . Another recommendation is ask for help....don't bother with the stupid map if you are bad at map reading ^^.

[mescalito]

Oh and also WTF I totally didn't read that I needed to make an appointment to pick up my OSAP funds. I have a question though. On the website I clicked OSAP and whatever until it took me to the area where it says "To check your document status click here." I clicked and it says there are no documents available for me. Should that be that way or what? My OSAP stuff processed a LONG time ago.

I just made my appointment anyway online for august 28th, still I'd appreciate someone help me with this or explain it

You only need to go if your documents are in - if the site says they aren't, then no point in making an appointment.

Keep checking until you see that they are available and hopefully for you it's before the 28th

[MikeyPyro]

Thanks for the help. But it says that the documents will be available 2-3 weeks after my OSAP application is processed. It processed a LONG time ago. Should I just wait it out and check every day or should I contact someone. And I guess I'll keep my appointment and cancel it a day before if it still says there are no documents :(

Another question, is there any way to find out the date my application was processed on OSAP's website because maybe I'm wrong even though I doubt it, but it is possible...

Oh wait I read thison the OSAP site when I clicked on total funding issued:


* This loan instalment cannot be released until after the negotiable date. If you are attending an institution in Canada, you cannot pick up your loan document until that date. If you are attending an institution outside Canada and you have already received your loan document in the mail, you cannot negotiate it until that date.

And the negotiable date stated is september 5th so should I make my appointment on the 6th you guys think? Or am I wrong about all of this...

[ElectricEclipse]

I ordered like 70% of my books online last year, all came seal in packaging, none damaged.

[maebach]

Ive been reading, and a lot of people have turned down Schulich because its hard. Once I get in, is it easy to stay in, or is the work really difficult, like engineering. Where theres alot of papers to hand in and stuff? Also, I knwo someone whos goes to atkins (?), he said everyone hates the Schulich kids because of their attittudes and stuff. DOes that mean if I get in, I party with social rejects?

[gues77]

Im not in Schulich School of Business but I did met some in my ECON1000 and 1010 class and they did tend to standout. For example, they would all wear suits once in awhile and they like to ask a lot of questions in class :lol: . There are some nice Schulich people but they do separate themselves from 'regular' York students since they have a different building with a better library.

I heard it wasnt that hard maintaining in the program as long as you didnt "buy" your way into the program.

[masterballer]

Ive been reading, and a lot of people have turned down Schulich because its hard. Once I get in, is it easy to stay in, or is the work really difficult, like engineering. Where theres alot of papers to hand in and stuff? Also, I knwo someone whos goes to atkins (?), he said everyone hates the Schulich kids because of their attittudes and stuff. DOes that mean if I get in, I party with social rejects?

Walking into the building i couldnt tell if i was entering a university building or a fourtune 500 company.

Everyone was wearing business attire which i found kinda weird since they are just going to school. I got a "snob" vibe to tell you the truth, and the few people i know from the program seem to think they are the **** just because they attend Schulich.

[Impala]

I am trying to decide between Intro to children’s studies and Early Times: literature and the imagination of a child.
I am looking for more detailed descriptions of what is taught in both class vs what is available on the web descriptions.

My main concern is that the intro course may not be very interesting, by taking a broad historical approach to the study of children.

Any advice would be appreciated

[gues77]

I am trying to decide between Intro to children’s studies and Early Times: literature and the imagination of a child.
I am looking for more detailed descriptions of what is taught in both class vs what is available on the web descriptions.

My main concern is that the intro course may not be very interesting, by taking a broad historical approach to the study of children.

Any advice would be appreciated

Those courses are definitely filled up by now

[Impala]

Thanks, I am well aware of this.

[mysticalenchantment]

Theres a reason they wear suits btw. It's because a lot of companies and such come to take them on as interns and the students never know when they will just pop in so they have to wear their suits all the time to be taken seriously. It's not as if they wear them willingly; I'm sure they would prefer to just wear jeans and a sweatshirt.

[masterballer]

Theres a reason they wear suits btw. It's because a lot of companies and such come to take them on as interns and the students never know when they will just pop in so they have to wear their suits all the time to be taken seriously. It's not as if they wear them willingly; I'm sure they would prefer to just wear jeans and a sweatshirt.

9 months a year for 4 year they have to dress up like that? if thats the case then forget it, its not worth it.

Being good at business is not always learned in a classroom and im sure if someone was into business they can make just as much money as some one with a fancy degree but no street smarts.

[hamidrizvi]

9 months a year for 4 year they have to dress up like that? if thats the case then forget it, its not worth it.

Being good at business is not always learned in a classroom and im sure if someone was into business they can make just as much money as some one with a fancy degree but no street smarts.

They dont wear suits everyday. They are worn just when recruiters are coming, seminars or when they are giving presentations in their classes.

Being good at business is not always learned in a classroom, but now imagine if you had the street smarts to begin with and had a chance to learn from some of the most successful people in their areas to help develop your skills.

[PrimoTurbo]

Thanks for the help. But it says that the documents will be available 2-3 weeks after my OSAP application is processed. It processed a LONG time ago. Should I just wait it out and check every day or should I contact someone. And I guess I'll keep my appointment and cancel it a day before if it still says there are no documents :(

Another question, is there any way to find out the date my application was processed on OSAP's website because maybe I'm wrong even though I doubt it, but it is possible...

Oh wait I read thison the OSAP site when I clicked on total funding issued:


* This loan instalment cannot be released until after the negotiable date. If you are attending an institution in Canada, you cannot pick up your loan document until that date. If you are attending an institution outside Canada and you have already received your loan document in the mail, you cannot negotiate it until that date.

And the negotiable date stated is september 5th so should I make my appointment on the 6th you guys think? Or am I wrong about all of this...

I have a similar problem, the OSAP website says that my documents are only negotiable after Sept. 5th. York says my documents are ready for pick up by August 19th...So I booked as early as possible Aug. 27th...I'll go in see what happens...

First day of school is September 5th right?...

[poppa]

I have a similar problem, the OSAP website says that my documents are only negotiable after Sept. 5th. York says my documents are ready for pick up by August 19th...So I booked as early as possible Aug. 27th...I'll go in see what happens...

First day of school is September 5th right?...

:lol: Yes.

[hamidrizvi]

:lol: Yes.

I heard something about no evening classes that day. Does a 2.30 class qualify as an evening class :confused:

[TechRock]

just picked up my OSAP...this yr it is very organize and fast i was in and out under 15mins

[MikeyPyro]

WHOA wait a minute is there no evening classes on the first day of school....seriously? I really need to know because A it's my first year and I'm clueless and B I have a class in the morningish and one at 7pm.

[PrimoTurbo]

OSAP pickup went very smoothly for me also, took about 20 minutes for me and I was 10 minutes early for my appointment. Much better then waiting an hour in line.

[MikeyPyro]

Alright this thread is so slow but I have a few unanswered questions in here.


1) First of all are there evening classes or not on the first day of school
2) My OSAP appointment is september 4th, how long until the money actually gets into my account?
3) I ask the question above because I just got a bill to pay $1858 by september 10th
4) why in gods name do I have to pay almost half my tuition on the first week of school?
5) is that a one time thing? or next month will I have to pay the same amount or some bullsh*t like that?

[poppa]

Alright this thread is so slow but I have a few unanswered questions in here.


1) First of all are there evening classes or not on the first day of school
2) My OSAP appointment is september 4th, how long until the money actually gets into my account?
3) I ask the question above because I just got a bill to pay $1858 by september 10th
4) why in gods name do I have to pay almost half my tuition on the first week of school?
5) is that a one time thing? or next month will I have to pay the same amount or some bullsh*t like that?

Look at this for OSAP
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1261016361&size=m
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1261014065&size=m&context=photostream

[MikeyPyro]

Ohh alright thanks that answered some of my questions. Now only these left:


1) My OSAP appointment is september 4th, how long until the money actually gets into my account?

[sickness]

random question,

is it true that york uni is the best school for girls?

ive heard that playboy even rated it as a top school for girls out of all the schools in north america, lol.

[johnwayne]

random question,

is it true that york uni is the best school for girls?

ive heard that playboy even rated it as a top school for girls out of all the schools in north america, lol.

Visited as my buddy goes there. It is true.
Hopefully, you are not going there for the girls, although it is a nice perk.

[masterballer]

random question,

is it true that york uni is the best school for girls?

ive heard that playboy even rated it as a top school for girls out of all the schools in north america, lol.


Ranked #2 in North America only behind UCLA

[sickness]

^^ LOL,
thanks for putting effort in answering my weird yet random question.

i know its somewhat of an inappropriate question to ask cos some ladies who attend that school might get offended by it.

by all means, those werent my intentions. i was jus curious to know, thats all.

dang, but it is it true, does everyone sleeps with eachother on campus?

[poppa]

Ohh alright thanks that answered some of my questions. Now only these left:


1) My OSAP appointment is september 4th, how long until the money actually gets into my account?

Not sure how long it takes but York is willing to extend your payment deadline for you if you explain it to them that you are waiting for OSAP.

[MikeyPyro]

So can I just phone the financial department and explain to them that I'm waiting for my OSAP to come in if it doesn't come in before the due date?

[masterballer]

^^ LOL,
thanks for putting effort in answering my weird yet random question.

i know its somewhat of an inappropriate question to ask cos some ladies who attend that school might get offended by it.

by all means, those werent my intentions. i was jus curious to know, thats all.

dang, but it is it true, does everyone sleeps with eachother on campus?

Yea the ugly ones get offended real easy lmao

And no, they arent sluts to the best of my knowledge. They just look hot, im sure there are a fair share of sluts if you look around.

[PrimoTurbo]

2) My OSAP appointment is september 4th, how long until the money actually gets into my account?
Money can only be released AFTER September 5th or whatever date your OSAP account says. You can make an appointment and do ALL the paper work as soon as you can based if York has your OSAP papers (York had my papers on August 19th but appointments only started the 27th). It normally takes around 5-7 business days for them to release it, but it CANNOT be before Sept. 5th.


3) I ask the question above because I just got a bill to pay $1858 by september 10th
From what I understand everyone on OSAP doesn't pay fees on their account until October. However after you still do, even if you don't have your OSAP funding and you wont have all of it until after January and the second release of OSAP funds. You pay 1% penalty fee based on the amount on your account, so if you have $3000 to pay after October they will add a $30 fee to your account and it just piles on until you pay it all of it. It sucks big time and it's a flawed system, I had an issue and went to talk to them about it and they did nothing for me.

4) why in gods name do I have to pay almost half my tuition on the first week of school?
Because York wants your money, they are bastards! Also they will force you to pay like 60-70% of the first money, they will automatically send that money towards your York account and the rest you will get in your bank for books and whatever.

5) is that a one time thing? or next month will I have to pay the same amount or some bullsh*t like that?
Next month they will have another amount you have to pay, otherwise you get a 1% penalty fee.

The good news is that you will probably not have that much money left in York account after they release funds so it's like a $15-30 fee you pay every month as long as you own them money.

[PrimoTurbo]

York has some hot girls, because it has over 50,000 people, it's an Arts based university, more girls enroll then guys, plus lower mark standards.

My theory is that many of the outgoing girls in Toronto, who have a 70% average and are interested in Arts based programs tend to go York.

[MikeyPyro]

2) My OSAP appointment is september 4th, how long until the money actually gets into my account?
Money can only be released AFTER September 5th or whatever date your OSAP account says. You can make an appointment and do ALL the paper work as soon as you can based if York has your OSAP papers (York had my papers on August 19th but appointments only started the 27th). It normally takes around 5-7 business days for them to release it, but it CANNOT be before Sept. 5th.


3) I ask the question above because I just got a bill to pay $1858 by september 10th
From what I understand everyone on OSAP doesn't pay fees on their account until October. However after you still do, even if you don't have your OSAP funding and you wont have all of it until after January and the second release of OSAP funds. You pay 1% penalty fee based on the amount on your account, so if you have $3000 to pay after October they will add a $30 fee to your account and it just piles on until you pay it all of it. It sucks big time and it's a flawed system, I had an issue and went to talk to them about it and they did nothing for me.

4) why in gods name do I have to pay almost half my tuition on the first week of school?
Because York wants your money, they are bastards! Also they will force you to pay like 60-70% of the first money, they will automatically send that money towards your York account and the rest you will get in your bank for books and whatever.

5) is that a one time thing? or next month will I have to pay the same amount or some bullsh*t like that?
Next month they will have another amount you have to pay, otherwise you get a 1% penalty fee.

The good news is that you will probably not have that much money left in York account after they release funds so it's like a $15-30 fee you pay every month as long as you own them money.

Thanks for the repsonse it helped plenty. But when I said I had to pay 1858 it was to York not OSAP. MY bad for not clarifying but thanks a lot. I always thought you didn't have to pay OSAP until after you graduate...

[PrimoTurbo]

I understood what you meant, when I say to pay OSAP/York I mean the same thing paying tuition using your OSAP money.

You don't have to pay OSAP until you graduate.

[HowEver]

York has ..... lower mark standards.


That's a myth.

Also, if you are suggesting that women get lower grades in high school, and then go to York, you are mistaken in many ways.

[MikeyPyro]

I understood what you meant, when I say to pay OSAP/York I mean the same thing paying tuition using your OSAP money.

You don't have to pay OSAP until you graduate.

Ohhh sorry I'm the one who misread it. Now I get it.

This whole money business is so annoying. Too much to think about it.


Now for my other question, are there evening classes or not on the first day of school!?!!?

[PrimoTurbo]

That's a myth.

Also, if you are suggesting that women get lower grades in high school, and then go to York, you are mistaken in many ways.

York has lower marks standards in comparison to other Universities because it offers more Art based programs than others.

I don't suggest all women get lower grades in high school, I'm suggesting some of the out going ones get lower marks in general. I know this because I've had a lot of friends like that.

Anyways this is just my theory could be flawed or completely wrong. But it does explain why York has a bigger female enrollment than men, compared to science or math oriented Universities.

[PrimoTurbo]

Ohhh sorry I'm the one who misread it. Now I get it.

This whole money business is so annoying. Too much to think about it.


Now for my other question, are there evening classes or not on the first day of school!?!!?

No idea, but if you have tutorials than I wouldn't go because most of the time they are never held on the first day unless there is a lecture right before. Even if they are held on the first date they are just introductory classes with more then 70% of the people missing anyways.

[goffeebeans]

No idea, but if you have tutorials than I wouldn't go because most of the time they are never held on the first day unless there is a lecture right before. Even if they are held on the first date they are just introductory classes with more then 70% of the people missing anyways.

+1, but I'd say this only pretty much applies for year 1 and 2. For 3 and 4, I've had full lectures and even assignments assigned, which were due the following week.

[vanessie]

I know someone asked before, but I really need to know..do you have to pay half the tuition right away? And what if you can't afford it? I think someone mentioned OSAP people can delay their payment a bit, but what if you just can't afford the payment?

(I'm going into 3rd year but thanks to my RESP company and York being dumb, I don't get any money till like January)

:?: :?:

[gues77]

1) First of all are there evening classes or not on the first day of school


I think you might be confused with the holiday on Wednesday September 12. According to the website "No classes or exams will be held 7 - 10pm on Wednesday September 12; all day (evening included) on Thursday September 13; all day (evening included) on Friday, September 14."

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw07.htm

[MikeyPyro]

I think you might be confused with the holiday on Wednesday September 12. According to the website "No classes or exams will be held 7 - 10pm on Wednesday September 12; all day (evening included) on Thursday September 13; all day (evening included) on Friday, September 14."

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw07.htm


Ahh thank you sir I didn't know that.

[shervin2]

Textbook lists have been updated, so you guys with courses without textbooks, prepare to make a little extra room in your wallet.

[TechRock]

just got my textbook from the mail (i order online)..everything arrive in perfect order beside this one course kit...it doesnt have the black rim or whatever to hold the course kit...wth lol so it is just a huge stack of paper

[mysticalenchantment]

I know someone asked before, but I really need to know..do you have to pay half the tuition right away? And what if you can't afford it? I think someone mentioned OSAP people can delay their payment a bit, but what if you just can't afford the payment?

(I'm going into 3rd year but thanks to my RESP company and York being dumb, I don't get any money till like January)

:?: :?:

No, you don't have to pay right away..however they will add 1% of what you owe each month as a fee...off the website..

Avoiding Extra Charges

Late Charges on Outstanding Balances

Payments on your student account are due on the 10th of each month. If you do not pay the 'minimum amount due this month' to the University by this date, you will be charged a late fee of 1% monthly on the amount owing from your last statement.

Late charges are not assessed on tuition fees for courses that begin in a future academic session or on transactions that appear for the first time on your statement.

Students with outstanding balances should be aware of the following:

* Undergraduates who have an outstanding balance of $75 or more will be blocked from enrolling in courses
* An outstanding debt can result in: de-registration, denial of future enrolment, withholding of transcripts or degrees, termination of library services, or eviction from residence
* If your student account is outstanding after you are no longer registered at the University, your account will be sent to a collection agency
* Failure to pay a debt to the University may affect your future credit rating, leading to denial of credit on a future car, home, or business loan

Note: Students who have applied for OSAP by the deadline but have not yet received their funds will not be charged late fees for the months of September, January, and/or May.

[vanessie]

Awesome, thanks for the info mysticalenchantment...takes a huge load off my family :lol:

[Pickles]

Wait a minute, so if you paid all your loan before the deadline, interests will be deferred?

Anyone know if different editions of textbook should cause any problem on your marks and studying?

[tk11]

are all AK SOCS full?
Any suggestions on an easy/fun 3credit elective course?

[vanessie]

Maybe Film 1701 Hollywood Old & New? I originally had it on my sched but had to drop it. I heard it was a bird course. That's my only suggestion,

ARe you on Facebook? Try checking out the Bird Courses @ York group, you might get some more answers there than in this thread.

[tk11]

ya i was actually going to take that course, because it seemed easy. But it filled up. And its an internet course so blah. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[masterballer]

So guys, does school start on Tuesday or Wednsday? Because last year i went on tues and no one was there lol.

[TechRock]

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw07.htm

just a reminder, this week wednesday = full day...next week is half day

[masterballer]

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw07.htm

just a reminder, this week wednesday = full day...next week is half day

Thanks :)

[jusane]

i feel like a ****ing ****** right now. pissed off

dont ask why im doing it now, but im looking at what professors i have and stuff, and realize i dont think id do very well with some of them.
and if i want to get out of their class, i basically have to move another course into a different time slot/teacher, and then another, and then get into a different class completly. so i have to keep bumping my courses around.

this new schedule proposition i created all fits and works out great and id love it. most things are still open with seats available, except for like two courses i think, and who knows if the lab/tutorials i want are available :p

if i start out the school year as i am right now (with the crappy math teachers; ie kochman in the morning :( ) what are my chances that ppl might drop out of the course that i want thats currently full and change my schedule drastically?

would i be screwing myself if i miss like say the first week of HUMA1650 (The Networked Imagination), or the teachings of a different professor for MATH1300 and CSE1020?

If anything, who can i call about this at york?

thanks in advance

[MikeyPyro]

I have a question or two about textbooks.


First off, where can I find the sale of used textbooks and do I really need to purchase them as soon as school starts or can I wait a week or two for OSAP to come in and what not?

[TechRock]

I have a question or two about textbooks.


First off, where can I find the sale of used textbooks and do I really need to purchase them as soon as school starts or can I wait a week or two for OSAP to come in and what not?

http://www.sellmytextbooks.org/members/19/index.cfm?index=CLASSIFIEDS
or search for books at the facebook market place

you can wait a week or two to buy your books...but you will have to catch up on your readings

[MikeyPyro]

http://www.sellmytextbooks.org/members/19/index.cfm?index=CLASSIFIEDS
or search for books at the facebook market place

you can wait a week or two to buy your books...but you will have to catch up on your readings

When I contact the person selling their used book and tell them I'm interested in buying it. How do I pay them and how do I get it?

[gues77]

When I contact the person selling their used book and tell them I'm interested in buying it. How do I pay them and how do I get it?

I believe they will tell you the place to met and pay there at the spot

[MikeyPyro]

Jesus that sounds like some drug dealing shiz but I guess it's worth the save in money.

[xchodax]

where am i suppose to go to get off the york insurance plan?... i know its mandatory for students who dont have insurance, but i do now...what sorta proof do i need and who do i show this proof to?


oh yea.. and i was also wondering if york makes u pay interest if u cant fully pay for ur tuition right away... im a bit behind but i get paid next thursday...soo am i gonna get penalized for paying late?

[Croc]

Man, am I glad I found this thread. I'm in my first year, and i'm pretty stressed out. I'm not sure about a few things, and I could really use some help.

1) I've applied for OSAP, but my appointment to pick up my documents isn't until the 7th. And, the money is due on the 10th. So, is that going to give me enough time to straighten everything out? Do I have to pay any other money right off the bat, aside from the enrolement fee? Will I be okay with putting it all into OSAP?

2) Should I have attended the Orientation for my College, or any of the events? It takes me two hours to get there, so I just passed on them. But, were they important? Did they hold something that I should know?

3) I have a few grants issued by the Government and whatnot, that have been given to me. Where do I go to collect these? Is it at the same time of the OSAP documents? How do I apply them to my Tuition? And, are they just given to me through my bank account? Can I use them to buy a new laptop?

4) I've been hearing a lot about textbooks in this thread, and I guess I don't know much about them. Are these covered under OSAP? Do I have to, or should be going out and hunting for my specific ones? is that the only way to get them? What if my OSAP doesn't come in for a week, am I screwed? And, how do I know what i'm looking for?

5) Has anyone taken Professional Writing as a major or minor before? Would you happen to know what's it like, or what to expect? I'm a huge procrastinator, so I don't really have updated school supplies. So, is there anything unique that i'm going to need? (Besides a Pencil of course :razz: )

There's more, I just can't remember what else I wanted to ask. Anyway, thanks to any responses.

[TechRock]

Man, am I glad I found this thread. I'm in my first year, and i'm pretty stressed out. I'm not sure about a few things, and I could really use some help.

1) I've applied for OSAP, but my appointment to pick up my documents isn't until the 7th. And, the money is due on the 10th. So, is that going to give me enough time to straighten everything out? Do I have to pay any other money right off the bat, aside from the enrolement fee? Will I be okay with putting it all into OSAP?


2) Should I have attended the Orientation for my College, or any of the events? It takes me two hours to get there, so I just passed on them. But, were they important? Did they hold something that I should know?

3) I have a few grants issued by the Government and whatnot, that have been given to me. Where do I go to collect these? Is it at the same time of the OSAP documents? How do I apply them to my Tuition? And, are they just given to me through my bank account? Can I use them to buy a new laptop?

4) I've been hearing a lot about textbooks in this thread, and I guess I don't know much about them. Are these covered under OSAP? Do I have to, or should be going out and hunting for my specific ones? is that the only way to get them? What if my OSAP doesn't come in for a week, am I screwed? And, how do I know what i'm looking for?

5) Has anyone taken Professional Writing as a major or minor before? Would you happen to know what's it like, or what to expect? I'm a huge procrastinator, so I don't really have updated school supplies. So, is there anything unique that i'm going to need? (Besides a Pencil of course :razz: )

There's more, I just can't remember what else I wanted to ask. Anyway, thanks to any responses.

1)go back to the last page, someone posted the answer to this question already

2)no you didnt miss much...maybe meeting some ppl who is in your program and knowing where the different buildings and colleges are located at york

3)You will get your grant with your osap

4)if you dont have money now, then you can wait until you get OSAP to buy your books...but you will be behind on readings

5)no idea...that was what orientation was for...meeting new ppl and potential friends who is in the same program as you

[poppa]

where am i suppose to go to get off the york insurance plan?... i know its mandatory for students who dont have insurance, but i do now...what sorta proof do i need and who do i show this proof to?


oh yea.. and i was also wondering if york makes u pay interest if u cant fully pay for ur tuition right away... im a bit behind but i get paid next thursday...soo am i gonna get penalized for paying late?

You go to the first floor of Curtis Lecture halls and look on the other side of the elevators. There's a "desk" there I think called "Health Plans" or something.

You can fax your opt out too as I did years ago and it is a "one and done" thing. Once you've opt out, you don't have to again.

Check the waiver form on the left:
http://www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks/members/atkinson/selecthealth.html

[vanessie]

You go to the first floor of Curtis Lecture halls and look on the other side of the elevators. There's a "desk" there I think called "Health Plans" or something.

You can fax your opt out too as I did years ago and it is a "one and done" thing. Once you've opt out, you don't have to again.

Check the waiver form on the left:
http://www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks/members/atkinson/selecthealth.html

Actually it seems (for me, at least) that you have to opt out every year. I opted out last year, and found the Health Plan charge on my statement again this year.

[MikeyPyro]

I was at the loan zone today and the woman totally baffled me in every way possible. Here's the situation in point form:

-My total tuition for fall and winter is $3974

-I'm getting 5100 OSAP money in the fall, OSAP will automatically pay 60% of my tuition which ends up being around $2384

-she said I also have to pay the bill I got that's due september 10th which is 1858



Now call me stupid but doesn't 1858 + 2324 = more than my tuition total. So basically I'm being forced to pay my whole entire tuition within next week :confused:


I totally don't get this. I asked her ten thousand times and she never gave a good answer. So in the Winter I don't have to pay anything when I get my other 3000 something from OSAP? How does that make sense shouldn't it be half in fall and half in winter or 60% in fall and 40% in winter rather than the whole thing being payed off just that quick.


This is a problem because I really wanted to spread the money around rather than having to do this.

[poppa]

Actually it seems (for me, at least) that you have to opt out every year. I opted out last year, and found the Health Plan charge on my statement again this year.

That's how it is. When I asked they said to not worry about it. I'm pretty sure it gets deducted later on.

[xchodax]

where am i suppose to go to get off the york insurance plan?... i know its mandatory for students who dont have insurance, but i do now...what sorta proof do i need and who do i show this proof to?


oh yea.. and i was also wondering if york makes u pay interest if u cant fully pay for ur tuition right away... im a bit behind but i get paid next thursday...soo am i gonna get penalized for paying late?

can someone answer my other question please? =)

[masterballer]

Damn today made me miss summer school...too many people now :(

[vanessie]

oh yea.. and i was also wondering if york makes u pay interest if u cant fully pay for ur tuition right away... im a bit behind but i get paid next thursday...soo am i gonna get penalized for paying late?

I asked a similar question a page (?) back...you get charged 1% late fee if you can't pay the required amount on time.

ANd yeah York was too damn packed today! I can't wait til things settle down. I haven't even seen the bookstore yet...*shudder*

edit again: Anyone know if selling at Discount Bookstore is more worth it than York's bookstore?

[TechRock]

pretty pack today...lots of line up everywhere...thank god i got my free agenda!!!!:lol:

[Rosico]

where am i suppose to go to get off the york insurance plan?... i know its mandatory for students who dont have insurance, but i do now...what sorta proof do i need and who do i show this proof to?


oh yea.. and i was also wondering if york makes u pay interest if u cant fully pay for ur tuition right away... im a bit behind but i get paid next thursday...soo am i gonna get penalized for paying late?

Go the the YFS health plan office - it is in 112 curtis lecture hall or it looks like you can opt-out online now. You will need proof of existing coverage - check out http://www.yfs.ca/index.php?section_id=122

[Rosico]

i feel like a ****ing ****** right now. pissed off

dont ask why im doing it now, but im looking at what professors i have and stuff, and realize i dont think id do very well with some of them.
and if i want to get out of their class, i basically have to move another course into a different time slot/teacher, and then another, and then get into a different class completly. so i have to keep bumping my courses around.

this new schedule proposition i created all fits and works out great and id love it. most things are still open with seats available, except for like two courses i think, and who knows if the lab/tutorials i want are available :p

if i start out the school year as i am right now (with the crappy math teachers; ie kochman in the morning :( ) what are my chances that ppl might drop out of the course that i want thats currently full and change my schedule drastically?

would i be screwing myself if i miss like say the first week of HUMA1650 (The Networked Imagination), or the teachings of a different professor for MATH1300 and CSE1020?

If anything, who can i call about this at york?

thanks in advance

My advice is that you're in first year ... ride it out if you can't transfer sections. People will drop, but others are in the same boat as you and trying to get the good profs.

You won't be screwing yourself if you miss the first class, but it will put you behind a bit (first class reviews the syllabus and some general information but some profs do start off lecturing).

Not sure what there is to talk to someone about here ... but if you want some general advice, try going to your academic advisor in your college or join some of the dept student clubs and talk to the upper years.

[Ogata]

My friend goes to York and I go to Seneca, can I access York's gym or is it exclusive to only York students?

[jusane]

My advice is that you're in first year ... ride it out if you can't transfer sections. People will drop, but others are in the same boat as you and trying to get the good profs.

You won't be screwing yourself if you miss the first class, but it will put you behind a bit (first class reviews the syllabus and some general information but some profs do start off lecturing).

Not sure what there is to talk to someone about here ... but if you want some general advice, try going to your academic advisor in your college or join some of the dept student clubs and talk to the upper years.

thanks buddy, thats what im gonna do, just go to the lectures so far, and hopefully by next week i can get into one of the labs. hehe there were a bunch of people in fact that are in the same situation as me for this course, they all stayed behind after the lecture and asked about a space in a lab.

thanks again

jusane

[Rosico]

My friend goes to York and I go to Seneca, can I access York's gym or is it exclusive to only York students?

are you at seneca @ york campus? They have their own gym which is much less busy and has some nice equipment.

I don't think you can access Tait if you aren't a york student - without buying a membership that is ...

[gues77]

Just got my books that I ordered online........good condition and free shipping =)

[TechRock]

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.asp?Release=1276

watch yourself people!!

[dx1997]

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.asp?Release=1276

watch yourself people!!

Again? Didn't this **** happen last year? Here we go again? Ugh.

[gues77]

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.asp?Release=1276

watch yourself people!!

that was yesterday!??!

[z_24]

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.asp?Release=1276

watch yourself people!!

Not again :(

[Croc]

I'm not sure if should post requests here or not. But, i'm looking to purchase the Norton Anthology for Writ 1350. If anyone has a copy that they want to sell, let me know, and we can work out a price.

[HowEver]

Not again :(

It's a community of 60,000 people. This news is tragic and sick and awful and evil and unforgiveable, but if someone knows of a community of 60,000 people where similar events don't occur, and more frequently, I'd go live there.

[Alvito]

It's a community of 60,000 people. This news is tragic and sick and awful and evil and unforgiveable, but if someone knows of a community of 60,000 people where similar events don't occur, and more frequently, I'd go live there.

you are making the assumption it was a york student? I wouldnt rule out the kids that live in the area surrounding york.


btw, any more free planners? :)

[HowEver]

you are making the assumption it was a york student? I wouldnt rule out the kids that live in the area surrounding york.


btw, any more free planners? :)

The victims were certainly York students, according to the news. But where did I say that the perpetrators were from York? Not my assumption, although it's possible.

I also don't have any more free planners (having never had any)...

[mysticalenchantment]

It's not like its not unheard of. What about that female lab worker who was sexually assaulted while working alone in a lab at carleton a couple days ago. They have like 1/3 the population that we do and it still happens. Theres always going to be some bad people no matter where you look...especially if you have more people in general. All you can do is take extra precautions and I hope they catch them.

[TechRock]

actually this one is worst than the female lab worker...the suspects actually went into the residence rooms to sexual assault the victims

[Alvito]

actually this one is worst than the female lab worker...the suspects actually went into the residence rooms to sexual assault the victims

yeah, but were the rapists york students or people from else where? Its very disturbing because all the measures the residence takes to protect their students failed. Something like this is totally preventable and shouldn't have happened.

York Security sucks.

[gues77]

i thought that the girl didnt lock her door that's why the guy went in

[Papagorgio]

Can anyone reccomend an easy 6 credit fourth year course that is in the atkinson faculty.... or two 3 credit courses....

Doesnt matter what major, just has to be 4000 level and atkinson... must be an easy teacher.. and easy marks.. no, i'm not a slacker.. just trying to finish with a great average..

thanks!

(i've already tried ratemyprofessor.com, but it didn't help.. much)

[masterballer]

Can someone get a City of Toronto speeding ticket while on York Campus? ****ing cops where handing them out today at Pond Road, he didnt even have a radar, "you were doing 63...64".

Isnt York rapping me enough on Parking and books already...****ing bitches.

(sorry im kinda mad)

[djphat]

to my knowledge pond road is owned by the city... or at least patrolled by the cops. it's no place to be balling anyhow

[masterballer]

to my knowledge pond road is owned by the city... or at least patrolled by the cops. it's no place to be balling anyhow

is it owned by the city? ****ing guy didnt even have a gun on him...pff its all BS i swear...ill see his ass in court.

[djphat]

is it owned by the city? ****ing guy didnt even have a gun on him...pff its all BS i swear...ill see his ass in court.

I'm pretty sure. I think it would raise more attention if they had their guns on them. You should tone down your attitude just a tad bit.

[masterballer]

I'm pretty sure. I think it would raise more attention if they had their guns on them. You should tone down your attitude just a tad bit.

like i said im mad. sorry

[unleashed]

is it owned by the city? ****ing guy didnt even have a gun on him...pff its all BS i swear...ill see his ass in court.

Don't worry about it, Fight the ticket in Court.

[dx1997]

York rapist arrested in case you didn't already know. It's everywhere, from york's website to cp24.

[Rosico]

yup, Daniel Katsnelson is the name ...

as for Pond Road - it is city owned and controlled. Cops are there quite a bit enforcing the 40 KM.

[unledded]

If I want to be a chartered accountant, which course should I apply for?

[HowEver]

York rapist arrested in case you didn't already know. It's everywhere, from york's website to cp24.

There's no other way to say it than "York rapist" is there? I'm pretty sure he isn't a York student. The Boston strangler lived in Boston, but where was he from...?

But Daniel Katsnelson may have a brother and sister, or cousin, at York, since in the York email directory, there are two people with the same last name...

It's a matter of time until his evil partner turns himself in or gets caught, now they've got the first one.


i thought that the girl didnt lock her door that's why the guy went in

That wasn't great, but let's not blame the victim.

[Alvito]

There's no other way to say it than "York rapist" is there? I'm pretty sure he isn't a York student. The Boston strangler lived in Boston, but where was he from...?

But Daniel Katsnelson may have a brother and sister, or cousin, at York, since in the York email directory, there are two people with the same last name...

It's a matter of time until his evil partner turns himself in or gets caught, now they've got the first one.



That wasn't great, but let's not blame the victim.

daniel WAS a student at york, he graduated.

[vanessie]

Does anyone know if there's help available on campus for students who need to fill out petition forms/letters? Like some centre or something? I'm completely confused.

[Asagiri]

Does anyone know if there's help available on campus for students who need to fill out petition forms/letters? Like some centre or something? I'm completely confused.
Petition forms/letters for what exactly? Like petitioning to drop a course? Deferring a midterm/exam? Cause it really depends on what your looking for tbh.

[vanessie]

Petition forms/letters for what exactly? Like petitioning to drop a course? Deferring a midterm/exam? Cause it really depends on what your looking for tbh.

Well I took a non-york course over the summer and I applied for the credit after (not knowing how the process was supposed to go) and york sent it back saying i have to petition.

the problem is i went to the petition forms website (registrar) looking for help, and there wasn't any help matching my case. i dont' even know what to include in my petition package other than the mandatory things, eg. transcript from the place i did the course, etc.

Plus I don't know what to write in my petition letter.

[HowEver]

daniel WAS a student at york, he graduated.

I've seen that confirmed in the news now. At first the news just said he wasn't a student.

http://www.thestar.com/article/258918

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2007/09/20/york-arrest.html?ref=rss

[powz]

I'm currently enrolled at York. Does anyone know when the last day to withdraw completely from the University (not just a course) without it being noted in my student record is?

Thanks all!

[Alvito]

I'm currently enrolled at York. Does anyone know when the last day to withdraw completely from the University (not just a course) without it being noted in my student record is?

Thanks all!

what do u mean withdraw from the university?

You mean ALL your courses? Or getting your name wiped from their system?

I think there are two dates, 1 drop and get money back, 2nd drop and it wont go down on your record as a course you failed.

[powz]

what do u mean withdraw from the university?

You mean ALL your courses? Or getting your name wiped from their system?

I think there are two dates, 1 drop and get money back, 2nd drop and it wont go down on your record as a course you failed.

I mean withdraw from all my courses and from the university. I've decided to take my courses at Ryerson instead. The two drop dates you mentioned are for single courses only. I'm asking about withdrawing from the university. Thanks, though. :)

So does anyone know when the last day to withdraw from York without it being recorded as a "withdrawal" is?

[munsifn]

Well I took a non-york course over the summer and I applied for the credit after (not knowing how the process was supposed to go) and york sent it back saying i have to petition.

the problem is i went to the petition forms website (registrar) looking for help, and there wasn't any help matching my case. i dont' even know what to include in my petition package other than the mandatory things, eg. transcript from the place i did the course, etc.

Plus I don't know what to write in my petition letter.

I'm not sure what you need exactly in your case, but when I petitioned earlier this year, I had to pick up a petition package from the Student Services Centre.

Fill out the proper package (i think there are 2 or 3 different packages, dependnig on your situation) and then submit it to the registrar (drop box at Student Service Centre)

[Asagiri]

Well I took a non-york course over the summer and I applied for the credit after (not knowing how the process was supposed to go) and york sent it back saying i have to petition.

the problem is i went to the petition forms website (registrar) looking for help, and there wasn't any help matching my case. i dont' even know what to include in my petition package other than the mandatory things, eg. transcript from the place i did the course, etc.

Plus I don't know what to write in my petition letter.
Your probably going to have to speak to someone about it at the Student Service Center than (it's near the Schullich building)*. If possible I would recommend you go early, cause it gets rather busy in the afternoons and you might have to wait a while before you can see someone.

Hope this helps!

[MikeyPyro]

Does anyone here take Nats 1690 (Evolution)?

I need to know what pre-lab assignment I need to do for thursday. I could ask someone during the next class on Wednesday but I thought I'd try my luck here. And yeah labs are just starting this week and I don't have a Lab Manual nor the money to afford one yet.

[dx1997]

So as we hit the first holiday of the school year, how is everyone enjoying the school year? Do you like the increased police presence around the campus?

[jusane]

i still have a conflict in my schedule.
for some reason my prof says he cant officially transfer my labs, even though they both have open seats.

anyone taking CSE1020? i have a labtest tomorrow and im probably screwed.

dude we should make an rfd study group haha or rfd club@york

[B0000rt]

Lol CSE1020..

I remember my friend hacked the eCheck and "finished" all the assignments in the first week.

He dropped out of Computer Engineering in 3rd year and is finishing up his BSc in Pharmacy lol.

I <3 Java

[Alvito]

i still have a conflict in my schedule.
for some reason my prof says he cant officially transfer my labs, even though they both have open seats.

anyone taking CSE1020? i have a labtest tomorrow and im probably screwed.

dude we should make an rfd study group haha or rfd club@york

lol

[munsifn]

i still have a conflict in my schedule.
for some reason my prof says he cant officially transfer my labs, even though they both have open seats.

anyone taking CSE1020? i have a labtest tomorrow and im probably screwed.

dude we should make an rfd study group haha or rfd club@york

im in, where do i sign up?! :lol:

[vanessie]

Who else is already tired of this school year?:lol: ........:(

[poppa]

Who else is already tired of this school year?:lol: ........:(

You're just bored. ;)

[Impala]

Are the computers at the library running office 2007?

I have a Docx. file i want to read.

[doombox414]

i need help with my midterm on fri. has anyone taking this or took this course ? pm me asap

should i make a new thread ?

[play_b3yond]

i need help with my midterm on fri. has anyone taking this or took this course ? pm me asap

should i make a new thread ?

if you want, you can skip the first test and just focus on the 2nd one, and your exam will now be worth 70% instead of 50% of your overall mark

[TechRock]

LOL!! why is yorku so ghetto? no power...cmon cant even grab lunch now =(

[Alvito]

LOL!! why is yorku so ghetto? no power...cmon cant even grab lunch now =(

which building were u in? i was in ross south and power cut out during a tutorial, everyone turned on their cell phone lights and we continued lol

[vanessie]

I was in Bethune and we continued too, lol. But around 12:35 (the class ends at like 12:45-1) the prof let us leave.

[masterballer]

So who was at the ross building today?

[TechRock]

which building were u in? i was in ross south and power cut out during a tutorial, everyone turned on their cell phone lights and we continued lol

yeah i was at ross that day for a lecture

and lol, my TA just send a email asking us to go to tutorial

[lilclie]

fyi: if you play jitz, blizzard, coin ops or computer games at the campus cove......they will be shutting down permanently as of december this year

[TechRock]

god damn...spend 4hrs on the bus today ...seriously

[Kinki]

Steeles?


god damn...spend 4hrs on the bus today ...seriously

[1jVu]

fyi: if you play jitz, blizzard, coin ops or computer games at the campus cove......they will be shutting down permanently as of december this year

o m g jitz
how do you know this

[kleptodathief]

ot? is it true YORK girls r hotter then UofT girls???? :cheesygri

[TechRock]

Steeles?

yep...good old crappy steeles

gl on exams ppl
i got 4 in class exams next week....sucks BUT i get one month off =)

[Alvito]

yep...good old crappy steeles

gl on exams ppl
i got 4 in class exams next week....sucks BUT i get one month off =)

2 midterms same day, 2 essays... whole month off also!

w00t!

[Alvito]

ot? is it true YORK girls r hotter then UofT girls???? :cheesygri

if u can find girls on the uoft campus to compare with the york ones... then yes, york ones are hotter and more apt to suck you :arrowd: there between classes.

[shannn]

ot? is it true YORK girls r hotter then UofT girls???? :cheesygri

I used to spend a lot of time around UTSC, and a lot of my friends came from there.
I also was at UTSG for 2 years, and I went to UTM a couple times.

the answer is YES...I acutally sit next to 2 models in my classes, haha

[HSK]

Is there class on Monday? Dec 3rd?

[M.D.]

Is there class on Monday? Dec 3rd?

Dec. 3rd is suppose to be the last day of classes.

[play_b3yond]

got only 1 exam next week and I'm done!

[greenapples]

o m g jitz
how do you know this

John, you don't even go to York. Why are you worried?

[TechRock]

wooohoo done and done
see ya in a month stupid TTC bus to york =)

[ak47num1]

Can anyone recommend a good life sci program for one who wants to apply for grad school later on?

Thanks!

[MikeyPyro]

I hate all you beyatches who are done. I still have an Evolution exam this saturday...and THEN I'm done.

[R8247]

For those in Atkinson's Admin ....

Any advice on how to successfully defer an exam?

I hate this new petition bull$h!T :!:

[R8247]

OMG!!!

Exams are canceled because of the snow storm!!!

I'm going on vacation :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri

[goffeebeans]

OMG!!!

Exams are canceled because of the snow storm!!!

I'm going on vacation :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri

Before you go... are you sure they aren't rescheduled?



Current Status
At 05:30 hrs Sunday 16 Dec 2007 the Weather Emergency Procedures is in effect at the Keele and Glendon Campuses and at both the Miles S. Nadal Management Centre and Osgoode Hall Law School Downtown Centre. All day and evening classes are cancelled and examinations postponed. All University offices and Libraries are closed. For information about possible cancellation or postponement of a scheduled special event at the University, please telephone the Faculty, department or office responsible. This announcement will be updated after 6 pm this evening (Sunday 16 dec 2007).

[R8247]

Before you go... are you sure they aren't rescheduled?

Well, exam period ends on Thursday, Dec 20.

By the time they get the weather figured out, and do all they're administrative stuff, I highly doubt it will be enough time.

Your gonna get a lot of angry students, when you rebook an exam with a 2 day notice.

I'm sure all of us have "plans", and 'vacations" booked.

[ClubberLang]

I have an exam scheduled for tommorrow(Monday). I hope it gets cancelled.

[dx1997]

So, is our campus under seige or are these just normal attacks that occur every year?

[vanessie]

Unfortunately seems like a regular thing :| . This is why, every day, I go to school and then rush home, and try to schedule classes before dark. And there is no way I would live on Rez or in the Village. (plus York Rez is supposedly nasty lol.)

In fact my best friend is planning on moving to the Village with a whole bunch of people for next school year...I want to talk her out of it.

Changing the topic real quick, is it just me or do we not get Easter Monday off this year? Damn!! :evil: (...just being facetious. i know we get family day now, so it balances i guess)

[play_b3yond]

Unfortunately seems like a regular thing :| . This is why, every day, I go to school and then rush home, and try to schedule classes before dark. And there is no way I would live on Rez or in the Village. (plus York Rez is supposedly nasty lol.)

In fact my best friend is planning on moving to the Village with a whole bunch of people for next school year...I want to talk her out of it.

Changing the topic real quick, is it just me or do we not get Easter Monday off this year? Damn!! :evil: (...just being facetious. i know we get family day now, so it balances i guess)

o rly? my friend loves living in Rez ... makes me wish I lived there.


btw, anyone know what's an easy natural science course? I'm thinking of taking one in the summer.

[TechRock]

yorku is getting way too ghetto....there was atleast 4 police cars in front of VH today...and that newspaper article just add more fear

[vanessie]

o rly? my friend loves living in Rez ... makes me wish I lived there.


btw, anyone know what's an easy natural science course? I'm thinking of taking one in the summer.

I'd like to live on Rez for the convenience...I hate commuting 3-4 hours a day. But I've heard gross things about the bathrooms. :lol:

RE: NATS: are you just trying to get a gen ed requirement out of the way or something? The Living Body (1650?) is probably the easiest. I'm pretty sure it's Grade 11 Biology geared towards Arts students.
I didn't take it, I took an even easier NATS in first year. It was at Glendon though.

Yeah TechRock, I'm seein Police, Fire, Ambulance almost every day now. And on Mon or Tues I saw a CP24 truck driving around.

[play_b3yond]

I'd like to live on Rez for the convenience...I hate commuting 3-4 hours a day. But I've heard gross things about the bathrooms. :lol:

RE: NATS: are you just trying to get a gen ed requirement out of the way or something? The Living Body (1650?) is probably the easiest. I'm pretty sure it's Grade 11 Biology geared towards Arts students.
I didn't take it, I took an even easier NATS in first year. It was at Glendon though.

Yeah TechRock, I'm seein Police, Fire, Ambulance almost every day now. And on Mon or Tues I saw a CP24 truck driving around.

yep

and fire drill! (anyone who had class today afternoon should know what I'm talking about :D )

just out of curiosity, how is glendon compared to keele?

[help_questions]

I'd like to live on Rez for the convenience...I hate commuting 3-4 hours a day. But I've heard gross things about the bathrooms. :lol:

RE: NATS: are you just trying to get a gen ed requirement out of the way or something? The Living Body (1650?) is probably the easiest. I'm pretty sure it's Grade 11 Biology geared towards Arts students.
I didn't take it, I took an even easier NATS in first year. It was at Glendon though.

Yeah TechRock, I'm seein Police, Fire, Ambulance almost every day now. And on Mon or Tues I saw a CP24 truck driving around.

what was the glendon course called?

[vanessie]

yep

and fire drill! (anyone who had class today afternoon should know what I'm talking about :D )

just out of curiosity, how is glendon compared to keele?

Glendon's nice, way different environment than Keele. It was much "warmer" and welcoming. Don't even try to get help from the counselors at Academic Advising or Career Centre though, they don't know wtf they're talking about. I almost ended up staying there because they told me I couldn't transfer to Keele. I only went there out of desperation since I wouldn't have got in anywhere else due to my low HS marks.


what was the glendon course called?

NATS/SOSC 1605 Communication, Health, and Environment. It was a new course at the time I took it, so it may or may not still be a bird course :lol: . I found it pretty good though, the material wasn't TOO dry, and there were field trips.

[dx1997]

So to snow or not to snow.

Anyone think York will actually cancel classes? They did cancel operations back in December when we had that huge snow storm.

[Alvito]

nope they wont cancel, not for this weak as s now storm.

[TechRock]

they cancel that **** last second for last yr...i only got one hr tutorial today...im not gonna be stupid and go and spend 3hrs back on the bus like last yr

[dx1997]

Here you go:


Effective 11:30 am Friday 1 February 2008, the University has adopted Weather Emergency Procedures at the Keele and Glendon Campuses and at both the Miles S. Nadal Management Centre and Osgoode Hall Law School Downtown Centre. All classes have been cancelled and examinations postponed. University offices and Libraries are closed. For information about possible cancellation or postponement of a scheduled special event at the University, please telephone the Faculty, department or office responsible. The suspension of normal operations at York University will remain in effect until such time as the University lifts the Weather Emergency status.

[vanessie]

I love how York waited until everyone had already up and gone to school, risked accidents, trudged through snow, sat on the bus for hours...THEN closed down.

GOTTA LOVE IT! :lol:

[Alvito]

I love how York waited until everyone had already up and gone to school, risked accidents, trudged through snow, sat on the bus for hours...THEN closed down.

GOTTA LOVE IT! :lol:

yeah, thats why i skipped school cuz i knew they would close it. after reading about other schools in toronto closing. i KNEW it was going to happen.

[Wilmega]

does any know what happened to the arcade at york lanes. renovating or closed for good?

[ClubberLang]

does any know what happened to the arcade at york lanes. renovating or closed for good?

closed for good. they are turning the space into a coffee shop. they sold of their computers before they closed. there were some hot deals :P

[help_questions]

will they cancel classes for tonight?

[Wilmega]

closed for good. they are turning the space into a coffee shop. they sold of their computers before they closed. there were some hot deals :P

how many fooking coffee shops do we need around york. you have to be kidding me. And damn i missed out on some comp deals

[vanessie]

will they cancel classes for tonight?

Yes classes after 7pm are cancelled. Just received an email.

[goffeebeans]

how many fooking coffee shops do we need around york. you have to be kidding me. And damn i missed out on some comp deals

I would think that with a spot that big, a bubble tea place, sorta like like destiny's might do alright there, moreso if it were allowed to open late..

[TechRock]

stop going on rfd...person in SOCI 2070 =P

[NiftyScent]

Hey, I have to hand mail my Schulich application on Tuesday/Wednesday and I need to get to this place:

Undergraduate Programs Unit,
Division of Student Services and International Relations
Schulich School of Business, Room W262
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
CANADA

What bus should I take and from what station (TTC)? Is it hard to find? I dont wanna get lost!

[B0000rt]

Hey, I have to hand mail my Schulich application on Tuesday/Wednesday and I need to get to this place:

Undergraduate Programs Unit,
Division of Student Services and International Relations
Schulich School of Business, Room W262
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
CANADA

What bus should I take and from what station (TTC)? Is it hard to find? I dont wanna get lost!

196 from Downsview station.

But why should I even tell you? Go to the www.yorku.ca website and make yourself resourceful and find how to get to York yourself.

There's even a campus map that shows you how to get to said building.

[Alvito]

stop going on rfd...person in SOCI 2070 =P

stop looking at other peoples laptop's screens, i hate it when people look at what episode of south park im watching.

[Wilmega]

so why did the arcade close? losing money? not that any on rfd would know :arrow:

[Usuyami]

Is Glendon any good? That iBA looks awesome! I'd love to learn an extra language.

[Rosico]

so why did the arcade close? losing money? not that any on rfd would know :arrow:

Lease was up, rent is expensive, didn't renew ... arcades are dying :(


Is Glendon any good? That iBA looks awesome! I'd love to learn an extra language.

Glendon is amazing - small liberal arts feeling in Toronto. Go for a tour and see it for yourself. I took some great classes there in my UG (prof-student ratio is fantastic).

[lolerskater]

Hey guys, I am thinking about applying to york for life science and I have some questions.

How is the life sciences program at york?

What is the best residence to stay in?

How is the student atmosphere at york?

How does the campus look?

thanks

[G to tha T]

how is York U's social life? especially at the Keele campus?

[i3_dawg]

its better that the arcade is gone for the students, so they can focus more in skool. I remember i used to be at the arcade 24/7 challenging people on marvel vs capcom 2. The arcade is just too addictive, i lose focus in lectures thinkin to improve my skills in that game lol i was so dumb

[Wilmega]

Just wondering if anyone got a spring bursary yet? Last year it came on the
9th of march.

[help_questions]

Any POLS 2900 students in here?

[Kryz]

so why did the arcade close? losing money? not that any on rfd would know :arrow:

unfortunately, campus cove closed because it was losing alot of money, waterloo campus cove closed a month prior and they were breaking even, it makes sense though, starburst rarely upgrades or brings in new machines to their arcades.
I miss the arcade tho, gave me something to do over long breaks and a place to meet other people with common gaming interests

[play_b3yond]

Any POLS 2900 students in here?

i have this in the summer :-0 couple of questions:

is it hard or easy?

how many assignments and tests?

how's the tutorials?

[help_questions]

i have this in the summer :-0 couple of questions:

is it hard or easy?

how many assignments and tests?

how's the tutorials?

tutorials are easy, mainly for analysis and debate. there was a presentation that was required

marking scheme this year:
Essay1: 15%
Essay2: 30%
Test 1: 15%
Final Exam: 25%
Participation/Attendance: 10%
Tutorial Presentation: 5%

I'd say it is hard, but it is a lot to do with philosophy and older political thoughts. 14 books to buy about half are under $10...lots of reading. It is not hard, but definitely not easy. you have to want to do well to actually do well. if you try to float by, you may sink. dont skip.

[hibachi13]

are there any easy electives for the summer term ppl would recommend?? (outside ADMS)

thanks

[help_questions]

Has anyone in here taken NATS 1700-Computers, Information and Society?
What do you think of it?

[MikeyPyro]

Sooooo I got a question. With year 1 over, when do I choose courses again for my second year? And do I have to pay the 450 deposit again?

[help_questions]

Sooooo I got a question. With year 1 over, when do I choose courses again for my second year? And do I have to pay the 450 deposit again?

you can enroll in early June (i believe)Sometime in early June. The enrollment dates will be posted in a couple of weeks. The $450 deposit is something that has to be done with every academic session, so you will have to pay it again.

As a side question, did your do you NATS? If so which one, and how was it?

[bangloboy]

Sooooo I got a question. With year 1 over, when do I choose courses again for my second year? And do I have to pay the 450 deposit again?

its york - u gotta pay! :)

[play_b3yond]

help_questions, check your pm box!

anyone taking SC NATS 1745 History of Astronomy in summer?

[MikeyPyro]

you can enroll in early June (i believe)Sometime in early June. The enrollment dates will be posted in a couple of weeks. The $450 deposit is something that has to be done with every academic session, so you will have to pay it again.

As a side question, did your do you NATS? If so which one, and how was it?


thanks for the help man. And yeah I took Evolution...let me tell you, easiest class I ever took. I only went to class once or twice in september and then never went again. Didn't buy the textbook. Just read the lectures online once through before every exam and I breezed by it all. The labs were also a joke especially considering my TA was awesome as it gets.

Overall, anyone looking for an easy NATS course...evolution.

[help_questions]

thanks for the help man. And yeah I took Evolution...let me tell you, easiest class I ever took. I only went to class once or twice in september and then never went again. Didn't buy the textbook. Just read the lectures online once through before every exam and I breezed by it all. The labs were also a joke especially considering my TA was awesome as it gets.

Overall, anyone looking for an easy NATS course...evolution.

what was the name of your TA?
would you consider this course an easy A?
and what did the grading scheme consist of?

[MikeyPyro]

what was the name of your TA?
would you consider this course an easy A?
and what did the grading scheme consist of?



My TA's name was . Really cool young guy...gave marks like it was nothing, swore a lot at people, always bumping people up, has fun, lets you go infinitely early and wants you to finish asap so he can go home :lol:

The grading scheme was just 2 mid terms and a final exam. The labs were worth 25% overall or something 2.5% each. They happened every other week sometimes every 2 weeks.

I'd consider it a VERY easy A...I took the one that was 3 days a week which is why I never went to class considering the classes were 50 mins each. Wasn't worth going for :p But yeah I'm guessing even the longer ones are the same. The professors name was Czaban or something along that line. She posted detailed lectures online which is why I never had to go and just read them once through.


I'm not someone who gets straight A's but I'm not stupid either and I'd say it was a very easy course for me.

[help_questions]

if you dont mind me asking, did you get an A?

and what was done in the labs? any dissecting or stuff like that?

[MikeyPyro]

if you dont mind me asking, did you get an A?

and what was done in the labs? any dissecting or stuff like that?



Well my final exam is on the 18th and I expect it to be as easy as the rest. I should finish with an 82-86...somewhere in that range, right now I'm at 84. And I'm a definitely slacker...so if one were to actually try I'm sure they could get the same and probably better.


The labs...no dissecting. Just some activities...it's all general and really easy stuff. Nothing complicated.

[help_questions]

Well my final exam is on the 18th and I expect it to be as easy as the rest. I should finish with an 82-86...somewhere in that range, right now I'm at 84. And I'm a definitely slacker...so if one were to actually try I'm sure they could get the same and probably better.


The labs...no dissecting. Just some activities...it's all general and really easy stuff. Nothing complicated.


you are at an 84 and don't go to class. i guess you go to the labs regularly.
thanks for the feedback. good luck on your exam

[play_b3yond]

Overall, anyone looking for an easy NATS course...evolution.

Just checked the schedule for evolution in the summer … lecture EVERYDAY 3 hours starting @ 1pm plus labs …. I’ll stick with history of astronomy, tues/thurs and no labs

[desiraja]

Was wondering if you get accepted into york for the summer semester, if you can transfer over to start in september also? or do i have to reapply.

[MikeyPyro]

you are at an 84 and don't go to class. i guess you go to the labs regularly.
thanks for the feedback. good luck on your exam



You have to go to the Labs but they are free marks and you don't learn the same stuff you do in lectures.

Mine was 3 times a week 1 hour not 3 hours one lecture but even if it was I still wouldn't go :lol:

[c5ho]

Hey all, this isn't course related.

Are there any spots on York campus that you would say are "hidden gems"? For example, a nice walk, a nice view, a hidden location, that kinda thing? I might need a place for a 'date' that would be interesting.

Thanks for the info.

[dx1997]

I was wondering if anyone knows about this, but have they started any construction at all on the Subway line?

It seems the only thing I notice is the Ontario Archives being built and may I say very fast.

[z_24]

I was wondering if anyone knows about this, but have they started any construction at all on the Subway line?


Yes and no.

http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/spadina_extension/welcome.htm

[CEOdeep]

Anyone at atkinson needs advice about the compulsory courses,post here and i will try my best to help you.I was in accounting major and most electives were finance at atkinson.

hey man i got in the atkinson BAS ITEC program. but im going to switch to accounting for sure

these are the courses my advisor put me in for the 1st year

SOSC
MODR
ADMS 1k
ADMS2500
ECON 1k
ECON 1010
ITEC 1k
ITEC 1010

you think these are ok? or should i take different ones?

also any other advice for switching?

[JEDI-MASTER]

hey man i got in the atkinson BAS ITEC program. but im going to switch to accounting for sure

these are the courses my advisor put me in for the 1st year

SOSC
MODR
ADMS 1k
ADMS2500
ECON 1k
ECON 1010
ITEC 1k
ITEC 1010

you think these are ok? or should i take different ones?

also any other advice for switching?

BAS ITEC at York is an awesome program... and iTEC 1k and 1010 are like the easiest courses to ace in. A lot of students from different programs take those as easy electives. But if you're not a computer person and don't know what html/excel is, dont' take itec 1010 lol

[CEOdeep]

i know alot about computers. just not the programming part. also iv heard that itec 1k econ1k and adms 1k are the easiest courses.

[ultimatejester]

I hope you dont mind me butting in but right now i am in the BAS ITEC honours program and like the poster above me said, the first year is pretty easy. Modr, sosc, huma, nats are all year long and are required by most atkinson degrees. Adms 1000 is easy but students sometimes suffer in it.

2500 is taught by gaber and hayes only and both of them are terrible. The good thing though is that lecture with live videos are put up online so you dont have to go class if you work or live far away. In 2500 you will be on your own. Labs are long but not necessarily tough. Starting Sep there will be 3 exams in worth 20%,20%,40%, 10% for labs while the other 10% is for term project. According to Gaber this is done to keep students in "touch with accounting".

econ 1000 and econ1010 are extremely easy and the first 4 chapters are the same for both of them. Dont do the labs as they require loads of time. Wald will probably give you a choice to transfer the weight over. The best thing about 1010 is that if your final mark is higher than the rest of the course, he will just take that as a final mark instead of a moving average.

Itec 1000 will be tough for students who are not cs or itec majors. The course involves computer logic, complements, binary/hexadecimal addition/sub etc. Paternau is usually the one teaching this course. He is a good prof but his exams are open to subjectivity. Also he didnt change the assignments last year (though i will recommend that you do them on your own) and if he does change them its just moving the numbers. So ask someone for the assignments if you need help. As for itec 1010 last year it was Clark and he made our lives miserable with boring lectures. He loves acronyms and if you get him as your teacher you will see lots of them. He is very fair in marking.

Modr can be tough because it is mostly taught by philosophers and revolves around conceptual and critical thinking. Gomez and Chatram are both very good. As for sosc i cant remember much, also it depends which one you took. Oh right, dont take "roots of modern canada" unless you are into having a quiz every week (worth 2%). We read around 5 novels and wrote 6 essays. Most of them were over 1500+ words. If thts the kind of thing you are into then by all means be my guest.

Also accounting majors take 17 courses based on accounting so 2500 will seem nothing after the third year. These 17 credits will go toward your 50 or so credits required to become a professional accountant.

Well i hope my little essay was useful to you. York is great imo. Atkinson is even more great. Our chicks are the best :cheesygri and with that i welcome you to York.

[CEOdeep]

thanks alot bro that helped me out alot.

I thought ITEC 1k was just talking about general hardware, software kinda stuff (like what you learn in A+) but it seems like its not.

So should i take some other courses instead of ITEC?

So basically il have

1st semester
SOSC
MODR
ADMS1000
Econ1000
(Empty Slot)

2nd semester
SOSC
MODR
ADMS 2500
ECON1010
(empty slot)

now the courses in those empty slots. can i take any course? or do they have to be specifically related to the accounting stream?

also while plotting the time table, does it really matter how many lectures you put in a day?. say for example on monday i put 3 lectures but wednesday i only put 1 and then dont put 1 on friday?

its really confusing plotting the timetable

[MikeyPyro]

Your schedule is completely up to you to make up. 3 in a day seems like an extremely boring and painstaking day though.

It's funny because I just finished my first year in BAS for accounting and I want to switch to BAS ITEC.

[ultimatejester]

About the itec 1000, if you want to switch majors then you are better off taking 1010. My suggestion is to go first lecture of 1000 and see what kinda of stuff you will get into. If its not your cup of tea then switch it with another class. Switch within 7 days to avoid fee penalty.

In my first year i was told, i shouldnt take 100% course load since the transition would be tough but that wasnt true in my case. I regretted having taken 80% and had two empty slots like you. Had Fridays off for partying :cheesygri so dont make the same mistake as me and fill up those empty slots. I think 2500 is a required prereq for every 16 accounting courses that follow it so you cant any other accounting courses. That leaves you with free choices, 2 yearly courses and some math courses. You have to make up your mind between these three. Refer to your study plan see if you need stats I and II. I dont want to make a choice for you about which courses to take but i will definitely recommend going 100% instead of wasting time.

No it doesnt matter how many classes to put in each day. Remember there will at least 2-5 sections of each course so if you cant make it one day, go to the other one. All the profs teach the same stuff each week so if you miss one or need to refresh the last one, you can go to another profs class and refresh your memory. I am here if you have any other questions. :)

[CEOdeep]

Your schedule is completely up to you to make up. 3 in a day seems like an extremely boring and painstaking day though.

It's funny because I just finished my first year in BAS for accounting and I want to switch to BAS ITEC.

What were your 1st year courses? The only reason im switching is because BAS accounting offers the 51 CA credit hours


About the itec 1000, if you want to switch majors then you are better off taking 1010. My suggestion is to go first lecture of 1000 and see what kinda of stuff you will get into. If its not your cup of tea then switch it with another class. Switch within 7 days to avoid fee penalty.

In my first year i was told, i shouldnt take 100% course load since the transition would be tough but that wasnt true in my case. I regretted having taken 80% and had two empty slots like you. Had Fridays off for partying :cheesygri so dont make the same mistake as me and fill up those empty slots. I think 2500 is a required prereq for every 16 accounting courses that follow it so you cant any other accounting courses. That leaves you with free choices, 2 yearly courses and some math courses. You have to make up your mind between these three. Refer to your study plan see if you need stats I and II. I dont want to make a choice for you about which courses to take but i will definitely recommend going 100% instead of wasting time.

No it doesnt matter how many classes to put in each day. Remember there will at least 2-5 sections of each course so if you cant make it one day, go to the other one. All the profs teach the same stuff each week so if you miss one or need to refresh the last one, you can go to another profs class and refresh your memory. I am here if you have any other questions. :)

Even my advisor told me to do the same thing. She was like if you take 80% in fall/winter and then the rest in summer its way easier? Im not really sure if i want to do that. (Although fridays off doesnt seem like a bad option)

One of my friends (whos also in the 2nd year) took SOSC1810 and ADMS 2200 (which is like marketting or somthing)

It doesnt really specify on the study plan if i need math or not. I want to take courses which will help me further (cant take any accounting 1s because I have to take prereqs 1st).

[Sigurd]

heyo, just came back from the enrollment appointment today and this is how my timetable looks like at the moment.

Fall Semester
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4250/fallsemdx5.png

Winter Semester
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9753/wintersemte0.png


I managed to fit all the requirements and all the classes into 4 days with no morning classes either and the schedule is identical for both semesters lol. What do you guys think? Is this type of setup alright? or do you see any problems i might run into? Thanks.

[CEOdeep]

Also, since i only need 2 more courese. Can these be from ANY subject?

Im looking at some NATS courese like NATS1700 (Computer, informaiton and society) etc

[ultimatejester]

Also, since i only need 2 more courese. Can these be from ANY subject?

Im looking at some NATS courese like NATS1700 (Computer, informaiton and society) etc


Also, since i only need 2 more courese. Can these be from ANY subject?

Im looking at some NATS courese like NATS1700 (Computer, informaiton and society) etc

Yes that course is extremely easy. I took that one. Take it with Luvungu. He is a great prof. Probably one of the finest york has to offer. If you are looking to fill up the slots, this course would fill em up easily (but the choice is still yours to make). :D

@sigurd

Thts funny. You guys can enroll already when current students cant and have to wait till June 13th :evil:. You will be spending a lot of time at york from the looks of your timetable. Is that ok with you? I cant sit in for more than 6 hours and i am 3rd year and you being a noobie:lol: will probably die from boredom unless you find something to do. Consider thurdays when you will be there from 1-10. That will make anyone nuts. You can also try to stay enrolled these sections but go to different ones. I know Econ will have at least 5 different sections so you may get away with it. It might even play beautifully if you find classes back to back while still being enrolled in these sections.

btw I am still jealous because you guys can enroll early. :mad:

[CEOdeep]

does it have any essays? labs? what is it about?

[ultimatejester]

no essays or labs, just good old fashioned MC's and opinions on how technology has shaped our lives.

[CEOdeep]

that sounds good. is there anything even easier than NATS 1700? :D :twisted:

[help_questions]

has anyone successfully added NATS 1700 for the coming school year? if so, what time slots were available?

[Sigurd]

@sigurd

Thts funny. You guys can enroll already when current students cant and have to wait till June 13th :evil:. You will be spending a lot of time at york from the looks of your timetable. Is that ok with you? I cant sit in for more than 6 hours and i am 3rd year and you being a noobie:lol: will probably die from boredom unless you find something to do. Consider thurdays when you will be there from 1-10. That will make anyone nuts. You can also try to stay enrolled these sections but go to different ones. I know Econ will have at least 5 different sections so you may get away with it. It might even play beautifully if you find classes back to back while still being enrolled in these sections.

btw I am still jealous because you guys can enroll early. :mad:


Lol yea, I've commuted to school all my life so I'm used to staying at school for long periods of time. Regarding Thursday, I think I'll survive granted I'll be taking the time to eat, study/do homework or playing on my laptop/psp, so it should be alright I hope.
I did manage to fit some courses back to back before, but i moved them apart since i figured i'd be late alot going between classes. And I think it's alright for first years to be able to pick courses first, we have a limited choice anyways, not like we'd be picking classes that you upper years need the most XD.

As for the courses I picked, anybody know anything about the 'Life Beyond Earth' (NATS 1880) course or the 'Techniques of Persuasion' (MODR 1770) course? Thanks.

[CEOdeep]

ok these are my fall and winter time tables. What do u guys think?
I still have to select 2 more electives so im not sure what ill be taking.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4198/fallvb2.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/8171/winterhm4.jpg

[help_questions]

can anyone recommend an good 3rd year POLS course?

[Wilmega]

i took life beyond earth with ouvarna or whatever her name is. class is really easy and interesting. eeasy labs where u get 90+. no text book needed. only problem for me were ignorant students who kept questioning every single thing discussed in class like

"oh professor how do we know we only have one moon, what if the earth's gravity takes a moon from another planet?"

or

"How do we know its a sun in another solar system... what if its a giant gemstone reflecting light?"

at first its funny but then it's like move the **** on and stop asking stupid questions:twisted: .... im done venting

[Sigurd]

hahaha awesome, that sounds just like the course for me XD. I'm looking forward to it now :D

[help_questions]

I could use some help choosing a 2000 level humanities.

any one know any easy ones?

or anything about Introduction of Caribbean Studies?
or the Introduction to the Study of Religion?

[CEOdeep]

which1 is easier? NATS 1700 with computer, information and society or NATS 1880 Life beyond earth?

Also for NATS 1880, how do u know how many labs u need?

[midnightclub]

Hey York guys/girls, I have a question if you don't mind.

I got denied for York's Computer Engineering, but they gave me an offer for a "no curriculum" for Computer Science. I was just wondering if any of you knows what no curriculum means or what this means for me.

Thanks inadvance!

[NiftyScent]

How long does it usually take Student Services to confirm/fill out my RESP papers? They told me to drop it off in the box and they'll mail it off. I called my RESP services up and they still have not yet received the papers.

I dropped off the papers a month and a half ago BTW.

[Code of Conduct]

How long does it usually take Student Services to confirm/fill out my RESP papers? They told me to drop it off in the box and they'll mail it off. I called my RESP services up and they still have not yet received the papers.

I dropped off the papers a month and a half ago BTW.

Sometimes these things get lost. It definitely shouldnt take this long. Call them and double check.

[NiftyScent]

Sometimes these things get lost. It definitely shouldnt take this long. Call them and double check.
Yeah that's what I thought. Anyways, I dropped off another one (this time to my program office).

[a1cd]

Hello everyone, going to be commuting to the campus in the fall and was wondering if anyone else here takes the Viva Purple, and if they know about how full it is on a normal day?(I am guessing very full :o )

[dx1997]

Hello everyone, going to be commuting to the campus in the fall and was wondering if anyone else here takes the Viva Purple, and if they know about how full it is on a normal day?(I am guessing very full :o )

Yes, from the times I saw it passing by moving around campus, the bus stop had quite a few people waiting and quite a few on board coming to campus.

[trashmouth12]

How do I get on a waitlist for a certain course?

[help_questions]

How do I get on a waitlist for a certain course?

you have to contact the appropriate department and have your name added to the list, if one exists. The sooner, the better.

also, you should be continually trying to add your class, as you never really know when someone else may drop the class, opening a spot for you. you may get lucky.

and then there is coursesniper, which I have never tried, but have heard is effective. it lets you know when there is a spot available.

what class are you trying to get in to?

[trashmouth12]

you have to contact the appropriate department and have your name added to the list, if one exists. The sooner, the better.

also, you should be continually trying to add your class, as you never really know when someone else may drop the class, opening a spot for you. you may get lucky.

and then there is coursesniper, which I have never tried, but have heard is effective. it lets you know when there is a spot available.

what class are you trying to get in to?

Atkinson's Econ 1000 on Thursday night? The thing I don't like about Atkinson is that all the classes have night hours.

[ElChico]

You might have better luck if you can do Monday night. Section A

[Rathma]

I didn't apply to York but I have residence here through Seneca at founders college.

Anyone know anything about that residence? I assume it's pretty bad, since Seneca students get leftovers. I'll probably just buy a laptop and try to spend most of my time outside of my room.

[dx1997]

Ok, did I miss something because how come no other media outlets except the globeandmail reported this?


TORONTO — A man claiming to be a student expelled from York University made threatening phone calls to Toronto police this week, saying he'd “blow up the school” and shoot people on campus, citing a professor he blamed for his expulsion, officers say.

But on Friday, three days after the first threat, the York University Faculty Association, representing professors, hadn't been told that one of its members was directly threatened.

“We weren't informed as to the exact details of the threat,” Arthur Hilliker, YUFA's president, said in a statement to The Globe and Mail.

Police got the first calls Tuesday night around 11:20 p.m., Detective Paul Worden said. A man, who sounded like he was in his 20s, said he was upset with a York professor – he never gave a name – and that “the school will pay” later in the week.

The next evening, at 10:14 p.m., a man who sounded like the Tuesday caller phoned, threatening the university. At 12:36 a.m., another call. Two more were received later that night, all believed to be from the same man, police say.

“It's clear it's the same guy. He's got a particular beef and has been repetitive,” Det. Worden said.

Police began an investigation and York sent out a campus alert to its community.

It read: “Toronto Police Service is investigating a general threat made against the university.” It gave emergency numbers, alerted people of the police involvement, and said more information would be available soon.

Ultimately, the threats were not carried out, and Friday, York was “back to normal,” spokesman Alex Bilyk said.

The York Federation of Students also found out about the threats through Thursday's campus alert, said Gilary Massa, 23, vice-president external of YFS.

That two-day delay between the threats and the alert surprised David Robinson, associate executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers. Any strategy for a response to such threats, he said, “generally involves that you alert everyone on campus.”


Did York try to brush this under the table like nothing happened? I am totally surprised in this day and age, that stuff like this doesn't get reported more. I guess as students, we pretty much don't need to know anything about incidents of this nature.

Also, I'd like to say that I only found out about this READING the PAPER and not through some alert from the school. I have to say, that makes me EXTREMELY DISSAPPOINTED.

Link here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080801.wyork02/BNStory/Entertainment/

BTW, why is this article under "Entertainment" ?

[mzeno]

I received two email alerts from the university regarding this incident...

[help_questions]

Ok, did I miss something because how come no other media outlets except the globeandmail reported this?



Did York try to brush this under the table like nothing happened? I am totally surprised in this day and age, that stuff like this doesn't get reported more. I guess as students, we pretty much don't need to know anything about incidents of this nature.

Also, I'd like to say that I only found out about this READING the PAPER and not through some alert from the school. I have to say, that makes me EXTREMELY DISSAPPOINTED.

Link here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080801.wyork02/BNStory/Entertainment/

BTW, why is this article under "Entertainment" ?

I am a bitter about this too....I was on the yorku website on Thrusday, planning to leave to write my final exam at 8pm. I saw the notice posted by york, but it was very vague. I feel that more details could have been released. Really, I wouldn't of gone if I knew about this....what if it really happened. More information should have been released during the investigation.

[dx1997]

I received two email alerts from the university regarding this incident...

Are you faculty or a student? Just curious, if it was ONLY profs who received the alert. I'd say double standard right there.

In an era after the Virginia Tech incident, stuff like this shouldn't be taken lightly.

All this hush hush over this incident, lack of media reports, nothing from the YFS/Exacalibur or York Security mentioning WHAT the alert is about just absolutely sucks.

[phiLLy11]

Hey,

I just found this thread, and i'm going into BAS ITEC. Seems there's quite a few people. Here's the courses i'm taking, i'm curious as to whether anybody on RFD will be in any of my classes :o -- I'm always up for meeting new people :D

Program
Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies, B.A.S., Spec. Hons. Information Technology (Business Systems Analysis)

Fall
SC NATS 1880 Cr=6.00 A Term:Y Life Beyond Earth
AK ADMS 1000 Cr=3.00 D Term:F Introduction to Administrative Studies
AK ADMS 2500 Cr=3.00 A Term:F Introduction to Financial Accounting
AK ECON 1000 Cr=3.00 A Term:F Principles of Microeconomics
AK ITEC 1010 Cr=3.00 A Term:F Information and Organizations

Winter
SC NATS 1880 Cr=6.00 A Term:Y Life Beyond Earth
AK ITEC 1000 Cr=3.00 M Term:W Introduction to Information Technologies
AK ECON 1010 Cr=3.00 N Term:W Principles of Macro-Economics
AK ADMS 2200 Cr=3.00 Q Term:W Introductory Marketing
AK ADMS 2511 Cr=3.00 O Term:W Management Information Systems

Here are my schedules:

Fall

http://i37.tinypic.com/2uhqr00.jpg

Winter

http://i36.tinypic.com/b3s86e.jpg

[trashmouth12]

I'm in your Econ 1000 class.

[dabosh]

im kinda lost here but when exactly does York receive the osap documentation that i''m supposed to pick up? cuz i already received my osap amount by mail in late june and am waiting on York to receive my "documents" from osap. I called York numerous times but they really are all useless people working there whom are of zero help.

....big up undergrad KINESIOLOGY (Bsc) and ballroom dancing. let me know if anyone has that class...it better be fun.

[christineeee_]

has anyone received their tuition statement yet? i checked online and it says my payment is due by august 10th but i haven't received it in the mail yet :S

[Code of Conduct]

I didn't apply to York but I have residence here through Seneca at founders college.

Anyone know anything about that residence? I assume it's pretty bad, since Seneca students get leftovers. I'll probably just buy a laptop and try to spend most of my time outside of my room.

It's arguably the worst residence at York (it's also the oldest). With that said, it doesn't mean that it isn't fun..cause it is. I stayed there for my first year and there were always great little parties (not too much though...that's what calumet was for).

The rooms themselves are either single or double rooms. Bathrooms (and showers) are scattered throughout the floor and are shared with others on that floor (generally clean). There is also a general lounge area to watch tv, etc. One wing of the three wings is also a womens only wing.

[ibiz]

has anyone received their tuition statement yet? i checked online and it says my payment is due by august 10th but i haven't received it in the mail yet :S

If your statement is the same as mine then the amount due on the 10th should be $0.00, meaning you don't have to pay anything yet.

[hitender_s]

It's arguably the worst residence at York (it's also the oldest). With that said, it doesn't mean that it isn't fun..cause it is. I stayed there for my first year and there were always great little parties (not too much though...that's what calumet was for).

The rooms themselves are either single or double rooms. Bathrooms (and showers) are scattered throughout the floor and are shared with others on that floor (generally clean). There is also a general lounge area to watch tv, etc. One wing of the three wings is also a womens only wing.

I will be staying at Founders Rez for this semester and I feel really crap for applying there now. Thanks for that.

EDIT: Philly, I'll be taking Life Beyond Earth and AK ADMS 2500 too. Hope to see you in classes. By the way, how come you've taken a full course load for the first year? I have 4 courses for Fall and 4 for Winter.

[Code of Conduct]

I will be staying at Founders Rez for this semester and I feel really crap for applying there now. Thanks for that.

EDIT: Philly, I'll be taking Life Beyond Earth and AK ADMS 2500 too. Hope to see you in classes. By the way, how come you've taken a full course load for the first year? I have 4 courses for Fall and 4 for Winter.


No worries. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Oh also, be aware that sometimes squirrels climb up the wall and into your room if you leave you window open when you're gone. I've had this happen to me 2 times.
It's just weird....

[trashmouth12]

An reviews on Tatham? I know I'll be on the top floor (which is the all guys floor :mad: ). Atleast I'll have a nice view.

[Code of Conduct]

Tatham is pretty good. I had a few friends who stayed there. It’s a great view (especially if you’re in a double room as you get a huge corner view where its basically one big wrap around window that span two of your walls). If you have a southern view, its amazing. Watch out for people not taking care of the general area though (it gets messy fast). Also, I’ve found there are usually a bit more jokers at that building…go figure =).

[HowEver]

Really, if York over-reacted every time someone said they dislike someone, the university would *never* be open--at least you hear about it, which is more than other places do.

I can see shutting down for bomb threats, but in a community of 50K, there are going to be those who don't like their grades, their boyfriend/girlfriend/ex, and so on.

Everybody is entitled to a bad day once in a while. But York seems to have made the right call by not scaring anyone with news about non-specific threats and not shutting down because of one unhappy and apparently harmless person.




I am a bitter about this too....I was on the yorku website on Thrusday, planning to leave to write my final exam at 8pm. I saw the notice posted by york, but it was very vague. I feel that more details could have been released. Really, I wouldn't of gone if I knew about this....what if it really happened. More information should have been released during the investigation.

[trashmouth12]

When/where can we find out about which textbooks we need? I plan on ordering them online at half.com or something and would probably order them a few weeks in advance.

[sweet_angel1400]

When/where can we find out about which textbooks we need? I plan on ordering them online at half.com or something and would probably order them a few weeks in advance.

Most textbook lists are already up on the YorkU bookstore website.

http://bookstore.yorku.ca/index_nocache.cfm?index=TextbookSearch_for_printin g&course_display_format=2

However, I wouldn't buy the books just yet because sometimes the books can change or the professor may tell on the first day of class that you don't need certain books.

[hitender_s]

No worries. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Oh also, be aware that sometimes squirrels climb up the wall and into your room if you leave you window open when you're gone. I've had this happen to me 2 times.
It's just weird....

How clean are the rooms? I hope they're clean because I hate living some place that's even a little dirty.

Also, does the residence provide a fridge? I read it on the website where they show the floor layout for Founders.

Is there good interaction between residents of that building? Another thing, is there a gym close by? I'll be looking forward to working out at the gym.

Oh and about the internet, I heard I will need my own Ethernet cable to connect to the internet; is that true? Will the internet be ready as soon as I move in?

Sorry for all the questions but finally someone who has stayed at Founders. :lol:

[help_questions]

Really, if York over-reacted every time someone said they dislike someone, the university would *never* be open--at least you hear about it, which is more than other places do.

I can see shutting down for bomb threats, but in a community of 50K, there are going to be those who don't like their grades, their boyfriend/girlfriend/ex, and so on.

Everybody is entitled to a bad day once in a while. But York seems to have made the right call by not scaring anyone with news about non-specific threats and not shutting down because of one unhappy and apparently harmless person.

I disagree. If someone is threatening violence to people on campus, students should know, and be able to make an informed decision (to go or not to go). Further more, quoting the Globe and Mail article:



A man claiming to be a student expelled from York University made threatening phone calls to Toronto police this week, saying he'd "blow up the school" and shoot people on campus, citing a professor he blamed for his expulsion, officers say.


Since you said that you can see them shutting down the school because of a bomb threat, I don't understand how you think York made the right call.

The expelled student said he would shoot people, blow up the school and identified a prof who he blamed for his expulsion. To me, these threats sound specific, and this student sounds anything but harmless. To me, blow up the school is a bomb threat.

HowEver, you are wrong here. Students have a right to know, and should have been provided with more information. Fortunately, nothing happened, but you have to ask yourself, what if it had? I'd be the first to say it could have been prevented.

[Code of Conduct]

How clean are the rooms? I hope they're clean because I hate living some place that's even a little dirty.

Also, does the residence provide a fridge? I read it on the website where they show the floor layout for Founders.

Is there good interaction between residents of that building? Another thing, is there a gym close by? I'll be looking forward to working out at the gym.

Oh and about the internet, I heard I will need my own Ethernet cable to connect to the internet; is that true? Will the internet be ready as soon as I move in?

Sorry for all the questions but finally someone who has stayed at Founders. :lol:


1. Its as clean as you can expect a college dorm with shared spaces would be. I mean the shared spaces are regularly cleaned and it never smells funky (unless someone puked after a pub night that is). Also, your own room is pretty clean. It has green short-haired carpet (I couldn't describe it any other way) which doesnt attract dirt. Also, you can rent a vacuum for free from downstairs.

2. There is a company that supplies all of York with mini-fridge rentals. I bought my own so I'm not sure how much a rental is. I would recommend a rental though cause its a lot of trouble lugging a mini fridge up the stairs (founders doesnt have an elevator).

3. The interaction is as good as you make it. I was pretty busy in my first year so I couldn't really hang out at res but those that did made a lot of good friends. The gym is relatively close. A 3-4 minute run or a 8 minute walk away. It sucks in the winter though cause its freezing to walk there. However, there IS a gym in founders college which is attached to the res but I'm not sure if its still open. (double check that)

4. Internet should be available as soon as you move in. I think I had to bring my own cable. I'm not sure, I can't remember. It's been a while :).

[HowEver]

At the point at which the person made the threats against an individual professor, perhaps the threats were contained. Saying "there is a bomb" is very different from "I'm going to blow you up."



I disagree. If someone is threatening violence to people on campus, students should know, and be able to make an informed decision (to go or not to go). Further more, quoting the Globe and Mail article:



Since you said that you can see them shutting down the school because of a bomb threat, I don't understand how you think York made the right call.

The expelled student said he would shoot people, blow up the school and identified a prof who he blamed for his expulsion. To me, these threats sound specific, and this student sounds anything but harmless. To me, blow up the school is a bomb threat.

HowEver, you are wrong here. Students have a right to know, and should have been provided with more information. Fortunately, nothing happened, but you have to ask yourself, what if it had? I'd be the first to say it could have been prevented.

[help_questions]

At the point at which the person made the threats against an individual professor, perhaps the threats were contained. Saying "there is a bomb" is very different from "I'm going to blow you up."

well, if the details of the threat were contained, then that is mistake #1.

When someone says they are going to blow up the school, do you expect them to use a leaf blower? NO. If someone threatens to blow up York University, it is implied that a bomb will be involved.

[HowEver]

well, if the details of the threat were contained, then that is mistake #1.

When someone says they are going to blow up the school, do you expect them to use a leaf blower? NO. If someone threatens to blow up York University, it is implied that a bomb will be involved.

But then do you alert everyone everytime, even when the threat might not be credible? And at what point do you clear the school?

Schools would never open if all it took to rattle their students and teachers was a phoned-in threat with no credibility, or if they closed at the first hint of such a threat.

In the United States news stations daily announce what colour-coded level of threat is apparent, justifying entire new government structures and levels of defense.

If some disgruntled kid claiming to be expelled has that much power, let everybody get their degrees by distance learning and teleconferencing.

Anyways, it's the ones that never get expelled that you have to worry about.

[help_questions]

But then do you alert everyone everytime, even when the threat might not be credible? And at what point do you clear the school?



NO, you let them go to school and get hurt, or killed, and then watch the aftermath on the news. What do you think?

You clear the school at the very moment that an innocent student's life is in danger....better safe than sorry IMO....we only get one life.

[christineeee_]

If your statement is the same as mine then the amount due on the 10th should be $0.00, meaning you don't have to pay anything yet.

when was ur statement prepared? i checked online and mine says "Payment due by 10-Aug-2008" but i haven't received anything in the mail yet

[spygurl13]

when was ur statement prepared? i checked online and mine says "Payment due by 10-Aug-2008" but i haven't received anything in the mail yet

they dont send statements except for in sept, Jan & May I think. I've never received an August statement in the mail from York the 3 yrs I've been there. They do post an online version of it every month if you do owe money. so if you dont pay all of it, you gotta check online sometimes to make sure you're not past due (doesnt apply if the courses are starting next semester [Jan])

[hitender_s]

I got payment deadline as August 10th too but an e-mail from the Financial office told me that my payment is due September 10th so there's nothing to worry about.

[vanessie]

....big up undergrad KINESIOLOGY (Bsc) and ballroom dancing. let me know if anyone has that class...it better be fun.


Yeaah!! I'm in BA though (4th year). I heard Ballroom is a lot of fun, I couldn't fit it into the sched this year. It's a hard one to get into, fills up fast ever since all the celebrity dance shows started.

[HowEver]

NO, you let them go to school and get hurt, or killed, and then watch the aftermath on the news. What do you think?

You clear the school at the very moment that an innocent student's life is in danger....better safe than sorry IMO....we only get one life.

If that's all it takes, every school in North America will be closed every single day.

[Rosico]

If that's all it takes, every school in North America will be closed every single day.

+1, especially around exam time ... when there is fire alarm/threat because some stupid people couldn't prepare :rolleyes:

Threats happen against people/places more than people may think. That is why ETF exists...

[phiLLy11]

I will be staying at Founders Rez for this semester and I feel really crap for applying there now. Thanks for that.

EDIT: Philly, I'll be taking Life Beyond Earth and AK ADMS 2500 too. Hope to see you in classes. By the way, how come you've taken a full course load for the first year? I have 4 courses for Fall and 4 for Winter.

I decided to take a full course load because I don't want to have to do summer courses.

And I've already taken AP Eco both years in High School, so the Economics Classes SHOULD be a breeze.

Hope to see you in AK ADMS 2500 and/or Life Beyond Earth too :)


I'm in your Econ 1000 class.

Good to know :) Maybe i'll see you in class or something :D

[HSK]

Hi, can someone enroll/work towards a certificate program during undergrad? The certificate in question is Emergency Management Certificate (http://www.yorku.ca/akevents/academic/SAS/EM/index.html) & Certificate in Refugee and Migration Studies (http://www.yorku.ca/crs/Education/general_certificate_programme.htm).

Thanks

[vanessie]

Yes.
I don't know the specifics of the certificates you're looking at but some programs even recommend you do your certificate during undergrad.

[hitender_s]

@ Code Of Conduct :D

I was just preparing a list of the stuff I'd require for rez.

Wanted to ask you, does Founders Rez provide bedsheets, blankets and pillows or will I have to bring my own?

Thanks :)

[help_questions]

@ Code Of Conduct :D

I was just preparing a list of the stuff I'd require for rez.

Wanted to ask you, does Founders Rez provide bedsheets, blankets and pillows or will I have to bring my own?

Thanks :)



I don't know the answer, but do you really want someone to provide you with bedsheets, blankets and pillows?

[Code of Conduct]

I don't know the answer, but do you really want someone to provide you with bedsheets, blankets and pillows?

:). They do not provide it. It is a single size bed. Just pick up some sheets from Wal-mart - very cheap. What they DO provide is as follows:

-2 chairs (1 of the rocking variety)
-single sized bed
-built in dresser unit with drawers
-built in table
-1 built in lamp

[whatsinaname]

Anyone knows when mid-term exams are usually held for first year science classes?

I need to schedule something that'll force me to miss school for a week and I don't want it to happen during mid-terms.

Thanks.

[Code of Conduct]

Not sure for science classes...but it should be about the same time for all classes on the fall/winter semester system. Basically, if its a 1 semester course, midterms will roughly be:

-last week of october if its a Fall course
-3rd week of february if its a Winter course
-right before exam time in late november/early december if its a year long course

Keep in mind that this fluctuates as professors can really choose to schedule midterms for whatever day they want.

[hitender_s]

:). They do not provide it. It is a single size bed. Just pick up some sheets from Wal-mart - very cheap. What they DO provide is as follows:

-2 chairs (1 of the rocking variety)
-single sized bed
-built in dresser unit with drawers
-built in table
-1 built in lamp

Thanks for that :). Expect a few more heh.

@ help_questions : I was curious because I do not want to carry excessive stuff into my room so thought I might as well ask.

[Rathma]

I'll be in founders residence, fourth floor.

How small are these rooms exactly? I've never been to the building.

[Code of Conduct]

I'll be in founders residence, fourth floor.

How small are these rooms exactly? I've never been to the building.

whats your room number? i lived in founders 4th floor as well. the rooms are about 2.5-3 single sized beds (width wise of the bed) wide and 1.75 single bed (length wise of the bed) long.....if that helps hahaa.

[Sanhedralite]

this is good:

ratemyprofessors.com

[Rathma]

whats your room number?

C413x


this is good:

ratemyprofessors.com

I know what my classes are from my timetable, but can we find out who our profs are yet?

[hitender_s]

C413x



I know what my classes are from my timetable, but can we find out who our profs are yet?

I'll be living on the second floor I reckon. My room number is E209.

[Code of Conduct]

i used to be in c409 or c406 haha. Quick tip to find out who your professors are (because the enrollment system is stupid and doesn't tell you half the time):

goto the york bookstore and look up the book list for the classes you're in and it should tell you.

[play_b3yond]

anyone who's taking pols 2900 in fall, have fun ;)

[help_questions]

anyone who's taking pols 2900 in fall, have fun ;)

i take it you didn't enjoy it this summer?

[help_questions]

i used to be in c409 or c406 haha. Quick tip to find out who your professors are (because the enrollment system is stupid and doesn't tell you half the time):

goto the york bookstore and look up the book list for the classes you're in and it should tell you.

great tip! i didn't even think of that.

[whatsinaname]

Not sure for science classes...but it should be about the same time for all classes on the fall/winter semester system. Basically, if its a 1 semester course, midterms will roughly be:

-last week of october if its a Fall course
-3rd week of february if its a Winter course
-right before exam time in late november/early december if its a year long course

Keep in mind that this fluctuates as professors can really choose to schedule midterms for whatever day they want.

Thanks for the info. I scheduled it to be Nov 10 - 15. Hopefully I don't miss anything.

[hitender_s]

Hye Code of Conduct

Another question :)

What's the system for ironing/pressing my clothes? Will I need to buy my own iron or will I have to pay extra money to get my clothes ironed/pressed?

Thanks once again.

[play_b3yond]

i take it you didn't enjoy it this summer?

14 books to read in 3 months, so much fun ;)

only book i liked was machiavelli's the prince

[help_questions]

14 books to read in 3 months, so much fun ;)

only book i liked was machiavelli's the prince

The good thing about that course is that Mawhinney is very thorough and delivers very informative lectures, so you don't have to read the books to get buy (if you take great notes), but you do if you want to excel.

As for The Prince, Machiavelli's take on leadership and ruling are very realistic all about self-preservation. I enjoyed other philosophers too, but definitely not all.

At least the course is done. Good riddance for both of us.

[play_b3yond]

At least the course is done. Good riddance for both of us.

QFT :cheesygri

[Code of Conduct]

Hye Code of Conduct

Another question :)

What's the system for ironing/pressing my clothes? Will I need to buy my own iron or will I have to pay extra money to get my clothes ironed/pressed?

Thanks once again.

You will need your own iron. I think they may have a maid service but seriously...it's not worth it and no one should have a maid come in. There is also a dry cleaner on campus which you can get to iron your clothes for a fee.

[Madonna27]

What is the fitness centre like at York? On the site, they posted some rules that I find ridiculous:

1. Wear a T-shirt (no cap sleeves)
2. Bring a towel (min. 22” by 42”)
3. Have valid tag visible on shoe
4. Not bring personal items into the Fitness Centre (e.g. bags)

So does that mean you can't wear long sleeve workout shirts? Tag on shoe? What the heck is that. And size requirement for towel? That's ridiculous.

[Code of Conduct]

What is the fitness centre like at York? On the site, they posted some rules that I find ridiculous:

1. Wear a T-shirt (no cap sleeves)
2. Bring a towel (min. 22” by 42”)
3. Have valid tag visible on shoe
4. Not bring personal items into the Fitness Centre (e.g. bags)

So does that mean you can't wear long sleeve workout shirts? Tag on shoe? What the heck is that. And size requirement for towel? That's ridiculous.

1. You can weat a long sleeve shirt (I've seen people with long sleeve shirts).
2. The requirement is to preven people from bringing in a little dwarf towel which is not enough to cover the equipment when you're working on it. The size they give you is about the size of a pretty standard workout towel (handtowel) and you can either buy one from wal-mart or something or rent one from the gym for 2 bucks a pop.
3. After signing up for gym membership, they give you a shoe tag which you tie to your shoelaces. This ensures only members are using the gym. Gym membership is open to all York students for ~$10-$20 (can't remember exact amount) a year.
4. You can store your belongings in lockers at the gym.

The fitness center at york is pretty well equiped. The facilities are relatively new and include a full feature weight room with free weights, cardio machines, cables, etc. about 5 or 6 squash/raquet ball courts, 2 ping pong tables, a full length pool, ~3 yoga/arobic rooms, and more.

[neha007]

Hi everyone *waves*
I am going to be starting York this sept for Psyc BA as my major.

Since I just graduated from Humber (2yr ECE program) I was given transfer credits so most of my classes will be 2nd year.

Any advice on where is a good place to buy the textbooks and all? (The bookstore prices seem to be Ok but looks like they keep going up slowly lol)

[__Kingpin__]

do they have wrestling mats? boxing equipment?
table tennis?

[Code of Conduct]

Hi everyone *waves*
I am going to be starting York this sept for Psyc BA as my major.

Since I just graduated from Humber (2yr ECE program) I was given transfer credits so most of my classes will be 2nd year.

Any advice on where is a good place to buy the textbooks and all? (The bookstore prices seem to be Ok but looks like they keep going up slowly lol)

There is a discount bookstore across Keele from the university (on Keele just a bit south of Steeles where the shopping complex is). It's called University Discount Bookstore I think. It carries most of the textbooks for prices that are 5-10% cheaper than the university bookstore.

Another place you can take a look is the York Bookstore's used bookstore classifieds --> http://www.sellmytextbooks.org/members/19/index.cfm?index=UBCSEARCH

Another place is www.tusbe.com which is the UofT book exchange. However, because they often use the same books as york, you may be able to catch a good deal.

[Code of Conduct]

do they have wrestling mats? boxing equipment?
table tennis?

Like I said, they have 2 ping pong tables (aka table tennis). Some of the yoga/arobics rooms are completely padded with mats because they do wresting or martial arts classes in there. I'm not too sure about boxing equipment. I think the private team gym has some boxing equipment but I can't think of any thats available to the general public.

[neha007]

There is a discount bookstore across Keele from the university (on Keele just a bit south of Steeles where the shopping complex is). It's called University Discount Bookstore I think. It carries most of the textbooks for prices that are 5-10% cheaper than the university bookstore.

Another place you can take a look is the York Bookstore's used bookstore classifieds --> http://www.sellmytextbooks.org/members/19/index.cfm?index=UBCSEARCH

Another place is www.tusbe.com which is the UofT book exchange. However, because they often use the same books as york, you may be able to catch a good deal.

Thank you :), I will have to take a look there then. :)

[Madonna27]

Thanks for the clarification Code_of_Conduct. Looking forward to joining the gym. They do offer yoga classes right?

[Code of Conduct]

They do. You can pop into the gym to pick up an information pamphelet which has details on all the classes (and there are many). The classes themselves are fairly cheap although I do not know the exact cost. There are also many different classes available for different skill levels (for Yoga and some of the more popular classes).

[MondayxMilk]

Hi, I am going into York Atkinson BAS Finance this Sept.

When I was surfing in the Atkinson website, I found a 2003-08 academic plan (available @ http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/Publications/5YearPlan.pdf). It says they are going to rename the BAS to Bachelor of Commerce on page 14 (just right above #8).

Does anybody know anything about this? Like when they are doing this? Because I couldn't find any information about this. Since I am going into Atkinson, so I want to make sure. Thanks guys.

[Code of Conduct]

They are discontinueing the atkinson program soon. It will be changed to two seperate programs: 1 will be catered to individuals already in the workforce (a bit older) who are looking to complete a degree part-time and another for kids coming straight from high school (aka you). The program there for high school kids will be absorbed into some faculty (can't remember). I never could find much info about this stuff either :( but hope that helps.

[trashmouth12]

Does the York U gym have a sauna or steam room?

[MondayxMilk]

They are discontinueing the atkinson program soon. It will be changed to two seperate programs: 1 will be catered to individuals already in the workforce (a bit older) who are looking to complete a degree part-time and another for kids coming straight from high school (aka you). The program there for high school kids will be absorbed into some faculty (can't remember). I never could find much info about this stuff either :( but hope that helps.

thanks for your info.
i have heard the 2 faculties are merging tgt a few months ago, but did not pay much attention to it.
it sounds serious to me now and many other new students going into the atkinson programs because it's gonna affect our degrees.
and the worst thing is, atkinson/york staffs don't tell people this is really going to happen (in less than a year).
many new students are not aware of this, and they said nothing about it in the enrolment appointment.

[Code of Conduct]

Does the York U gym have a sauna or steam room?

Sure doesn't =).

[hitender_s]

They are discontinueing the atkinson program soon. It will be changed to two seperate programs: 1 will be catered to individuals already in the workforce (a bit older) who are looking to complete a degree part-time and another for kids coming straight from high school (aka you). The program there for high school kids will be absorbed into some faculty (can't remember). I never could find much info about this stuff either :( but hope that helps.

The BAS degree will remain the same and will not be changing, the only thing happening is the Faculty of Arts and Atkinson will merge. New and old students will have the same BAS degree unless of course you change your degree after the faculties have merged. It's called the grandparenting rule.

Here's what York U says:

"Students can complete their degrees and programs in accordance with grandparenting principles with the same rules and degree requirements they started with, unless they alter their program of study. Degree designations (e.g. BA, BAS, BSc) will not change. Students who continue in their original program have until the end of the Summer 2016 session to complete their program under the grandparented rules."

[HSK]

Losing Atkinson's name on your degree is no big deal. Its not like employers know what it is anyway.:D

But seriously...they're being way too hush hush about it. I'm sure the last Atkinson class will not be very happy.

[hitender_s]

Hi, I am going into York Atkinson BAS Finance this Sept.

When I was surfing in the Atkinson website, I found a 2003-08 academic plan (available @ http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/Publications/5YearPlan.pdf). It says they are going to rename the BAS to Bachelor of Commerce on page 14 (just right above #8).

If you see the issue date, it's March 2003. 2008 is drawing to a close and still no news on the degree name changing, only the faculty merger is going to take effect.


EDIT: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/transition/faqs/general.html

Here's the link to all your questions about the transition. Apparently the transition will not affect the standard or name of your degree.

[Sigurd]

If you see the issue date, it's March 2003. 2008 is drawing to a close and still no news on the degree name changing, only the faculty merger is going to take effect.


bah, I wish the name change thing was true. Bachelor of Commerce sounds better than BAS any day >.<

[MondayxMilk]

bah, I wish the name change thing was true. Bachelor of Commerce sounds better than BAS any day >.<

I agree with u. BAS sounds odd to me somehow because I usually hear BBA or B. Commerce. although i dont think employers will really care about BAS or BBA if you have a CA, a MBA or whatever designation~~ but B. Commerce still sounds better to me, lol

[hitender_s]

bah, I wish the name change thing was true. Bachelor of Commerce sounds better than BAS any day >.<

To be honest they're all the same degrees with different names.

Go to the states and you will see how names vary. They have BAcc, BSBA, BSc in Business, BBA, BBS etc. etc.

[trashmouth12]

Just booked my appointment to pick up my OSAP in the 'Loan Zone'

[neha007]

ugh can't even get my osap picked up yet.

Since I finished college (2yr program) and now entering for 2nd yr at York the online app picked that up as a mistake and I had to send in a Letter of Explantion, (which I don't understand as they already knew I was getting transfer credits and just told me to write down that I got in with advanced standings. Spoke to the osap office at York)

Now I mailed that in, in July and has been over 3 weeks and the app is still on hold. Called the financial aid office at York and they said don't worry it takes time :(

Hopefully will get cleared up soon

[help_questions]

has anyone taken:
ADMS3410 Training and Development with Tracey Starret

or

AS/POLS 3220 3.00 Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis with Martin Shadwick

I'd like to hear any feedback about these two profs.

[phiLLy11]

Anybody here going to the Atkinson's Frosh Week?

I don't know anybody at York :( -- Everybody at my school went to Western, parents dind't let me go >:(

[trashmouth12]

Anybody here going to the Atkinson's Frosh Week?

I don't know anybody at York :( -- Everybody at my school went to Western, parents dind't let me go >:(

Mclaughlin frosh ftw

[__Kingpin__]

Anybody here going to the Atkinson's Frosh Week?

I don't know anybody at York :( -- Everybody at my school went to Western, parents dind't let me go >:(

i would have gone to atkinson frosh week if i lived closer. but since i live like 1 hr away im not able to.

[neha007]

hyave orientation at York next wed, any info on what they do during the orientation?

[phiLLy11]

So where do you know what your "College" is?

I'm kinda confused about that.

[Sigurd]

i would have gone to atkinson frosh week if i lived closer. but since i live like 1 hr away im not able to.

Dude, I live close to 2 hours away and I'm still going, just get up earlier you lazy bum lol.




So where do you know what your "College" is?

I'm kinda confused about that.

Well since you're in the BAS program too, you're in the Atkinson College.

You can check it here.
https://wrem.sis.yorku.ca/Apps/WebObjects/ydml.woa/wa/DirectAction/document?name=CollegeAfilv1

[__Kingpin__]

Dude, I live close to 2 hours away and I'm still going, just get up earlier you lazy bum lol.





Well since you're in the BAS program too, you're in the Atkinson College.

You can check it here.
https://wrem.sis.yorku.ca/Apps/WebObjects/ydml.woa/wa/DirectAction/document?name=CollegeAfilv1

the thing is im not familiar with the bus routes. so i have to depend on my dad. and its going to be hard to drive 1 hour eveyrday in the morning for the whole week.
im still deciding if i should go. they dont have accomodations for commuters, that would have been more convenient.

[Sigurd]

the thing is im not familiar with the bus routes. so i have to depend on my dad. and its going to be hard to drive 1 hour eveyrday in the morning for the whole week.
im still deciding if i should go. they dont have accomodations for commuters, that would have been more convenient.

oh I see, just go for the first few days I guess then? You'll need to go at least once for your academic orientation anywho.

[hitender_s]

Well since you're in the BAS program too, you're in the Atkinson College.

You can check it here.
https://wrem.sis.yorku.ca/Apps/WebObjects/ydml.woa/wa/DirectAction/document?name=CollegeAfilv1

Yeah that's what the link says. If you're an Atkinson student, then you belong to the Atkinson Faculty.

I just landed in Toronto last night, I live 15 minutes away from uni. I'm definitely attending the Orietation on 26th at 10 am but not sure about Frosh week, I'll be moving in after 24th because i want to spend more time with my parents.

One question, since my parents can't attend orientation as it's a student thing, is there any other way for them to get a campus tour? Do they have to book it or do they just show up at the university? There's a site on yorku.ca that shows various Keele campus tour dates, do I just attend one of those with my parents?

[trashmouth12]

Quick question to anyone who has used resnet: Is it possible to hook up an AP to Resnet?

[Sigurd]

One question, since my parents can't attend orientation as it's a student thing, is there any other way for them to get a campus tour? Do they have to book it or do they just show up at the university? There's a site on yorku.ca that shows various Keele campus tour dates, do I just attend one of those with my parents?

Hmm? You didn't get the email from york about the parent orientation?

http://www.yorku.ca/scld/orientation/parent.html

[hitender_s]

Hmm? You didn't get the email from york about the parent orientation?

http://www.yorku.ca/scld/orientation/parent.html

Right. Nope didn't get an e-mail. I did however inform my advisor about this and she told me to visit a link which shows various Keele Campus tour dates.

[__Kingpin__]

oh I see, just go for the first few days I guess then? You'll need to go at least once for your academic orientation anywho.

yeah. im going for my academic orientation. but the thing is if i pay $100 and only attend 2 day for the social orientation. is it worth it? i mean if attended all 6 days then ya i would spend a bill fo sure

[hitender_s]

You have to pay for orientation? o_0

I just registered for it on the site and that was it.

[Rosico]

well, I'd first ask why not go for more days - seriously, it is one week out of your life and you'll love it!

As for just doing 2 days for a bill, I'd say yes: frosh week is subsidized heavily with your student fees so you'll get value out of it and have an amazing time.

[Juice23]

do i have to attend my colleges student orientation? even if you are a tranfer student for 2nd year? thanks :)

btw can anybody link me the keele campus tour dates? my parents cant make the sunday parents orientation

[neha007]

I am transfer student and it was said to sign up for the orientation during the Enrollement appointment so did there but signed up again last week lol

Didn't recieve anything in the mail yet, and the orientation is next wed.

[hitender_s]

I am transfer student and it was said to sign up for the orientation during the Enrollement appointment so did there but signed up again last week lol

Didn't recieve anything in the mail yet, and the orientation is next wed.

Hey, I received an e-mail 2 days ago reminding me of my orientation on Tuesday at 10 am.

[hitender_s]

do i have to attend my colleges student orientation? even if you are a tranfer student for 2nd year? thanks :)

btw can anybody link me the keele campus tour dates? my parents cant make the sunday parents orientation

I Would advise you too, I'm a transfer student and will be going for my orientation as well, only on 26th though.

[adi012]

anyone knows if spots are gonna open up for courses that are full now like when the term starts with few ppl dropping/changing courses?

[phiLLy11]

FYI

If anybody needs a ride, and lives around the Bayview + York Mills Area, and is going to frosh, I can give you a ride.

As long as you're not too out of the way, I can give you a ride.

PM me on the forums if anybody needs one :)

(No i'm not going to rape you -_-)

[hitender_s]

anyone knows if spots are gonna open up for courses that are full now like when the term starts with few ppl dropping/changing courses?

My advisor told me that courses will open up during Add/Drop week and you can add choose your courses.

I myself plan on adding one extra course for Winter to give me a full 30 credit course load.

[Juice23]

Thanks for the help guys just registered for vanier orientation on tuesday the 26th..maybe see some of you there..yeah im waiting for the add/drop thing because i got a humanities and science class i really didn't want to take. i do have a full 30 credit courseload though so maybe i wont. btw does anyone have the link to the keele campus tours page? i cant find it.
EDIT: nm i just found the link if anyone else wants it here it is.
http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/events/index.html

[hitender_s]

Orientation tomorrow at 10 am Curtis Lecture Hall L!

See you guys there.

I'll be wearing green shoes, orange pants a blue shirt and a pink bow. :P

[Rosico]

Thanks for the help guys just registered for vanier orientation on tuesday the 26th..maybe see some of you there..yeah im waiting for the add/drop thing because i got a humanities and science class i really didn't want to take. i do have a full 30 credit courseload though so maybe i wont. btw does anyone have the link to the keele campus tours page? i cant find it.
EDIT: nm i just found the link if anyone else wants it here it is.
http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/events/index.html

hey, go up to mike and matt and say hi - great guys - have a great frosh!

[wamrage]

FYI

If anybody needs a ride, and lives around the Bayview + York Mills Area, and is going to frosh, I can give you a ride.

As long as you're not too out of the way, I can give you a ride.

PM me on the forums if anybody needs one :)

(No i'm not going to rape you -_-)

I don't need a ride but now that I'm a young looking grad, you can bring me and I'll pretend to be one of your 1st year buddies....haha.

[wamrage]

whats your room number? i lived in founders 4th floor as well. the rooms are about 2.5-3 single sized beds (width wise of the bed) wide and 1.75 single bed (length wise of the bed) long.....if that helps hahaa.

Still live there?

I was there 4 and 5 years ago!

[wamrage]

do they have wrestling mats? boxing equipment?
table tennis?

There is a fully padded room where they have wrestling and jiu-jitsu (and used to have MMA classes)

There are punching bags in some of the college gyms but I don't believe they have any in Tait MacKenzie

They do have table tennis in Tait and in many colleges.

If you want any info on the martial arts stuff, search Facebook for the York MMA Group and you can message me there (Matt)

[wamrage]

Just booked my appointment to pick up my OSAP in the 'Loan Zone'

Have fun waiting 2 hours.

[B0000rt]

So where do you know what your "College" is?

I'm kinda confused about that.

Login through Passport York
http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/myonlineservices.html

Then hit Online Services
Then hit Verify my college affiliation under My Student Records

They're usually affiliated by Faculty:
http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/life/colleges.html

[help_questions]

Just booked my appointment to pick up my OSAP in the 'Loan Zone'


Have fun waiting 2 hours.

I had my appointment too. The whole process took 15 mins.

[wamrage]

I had my appointment too. The whole process took 15 mins.

Wow....lucky man

I only got OSAP once and it took forever.

[hitender_s]

Who all went for the orientation today?

I must say the whole 'dynamite' crap was rather stupid.

Today half an hour before leaving I see that my faculty is Founders. :S:S

I went for the Atkinson orientation which was worth it because I found out about my degree and majors. I don't understand how attending the Foudners orientation would have helped me.:lol:

[wamrage]

Who all went for the orientation today?

I must say the whole 'dynamite' crap was rather stupid.

Today half an hour before leaving I see that my faculty is Founders. :S:S

I went for the Atkinson orientation which was worth it because I found out about my degree and majors. I don't understand how attending the Foudners orientation would have helped me.:lol:

Attend founders frosh! Founders is the ****!

[hitender_s]

Attend founders frosh! Founders is the ****!

I really wanted to. But my parents are here so need to spend some quality time with 'em before they head back.

[danman227460]

Well, I am with Stong...Anyone know anything about that college? Also anyone know where you can get your student cards?

[Sigurd]

I must say the whole 'dynamite' crap was rather stupid.

:

Lol, that probably would have made more sense if you were in frosh.

[Juice23]

yeah the student orientation was kinda boring for the most part...and also who knows where you can get your student card?

[poppa]

yeah the student orientation was kinda boring for the most part...and also who knows where you can get your student card?

This card?

http://www.yorku.ca/yucard/

[trashmouth12]

yeah the student orientation was kinda boring for the most part...and also who knows where you can get your student card?

William Small Centre, Second Floor

[Rathma]

Anyone on Keele campus need a brand new 320GB Western Digital hard drive? PM me an offer, the only thing is I don't have the SATA cables.


Also, what the hell. My phone doesn't work in Founders residence. It's plugged in but I get no dial tone or anything. I left a message with York but they haven't helped yet.

GRRRR......:mad:

[edotmdot]

I cringe at the idea of school starting in less than a week. ugh...

then again I really miss Falafel Hut

[hitender_s]

Anyone on Keele campus need a brand new 320GB Western Digital hard drive? PM me an offer, the only thing is I don't have the SATA cables.


Also, what the hell. My phone doesn't work in Founders residence. It's plugged in but I get no dial tone or anything. I left a message with York but they haven't helped yet.

GRRRR......:mad:

I live in founders too. Going to move in on the 30th. Room e209 by the way :)

[Rathma]

Sweet, we need to chill.

I'm C314.

[danman227460]

Hey anyone know if this was a mistake or something? I am taking an Astronomy class and it is 6 credits and I happen to have it in one term instead of a full year. Shouldn't all 6 credit course last the full year? This class has two lectures during the week.

[BlueHurley]

Hey anyone know if this was a mistake or something? I am taking an Astronomy class and it is 6 credits and I happen to have it in one term instead of a full year. Shouldn't all 6 credit course last the full year? This class has two lectures during the week.

You should ask the university instead of an online forum.

[help_questions]

Hey anyone know if this was a mistake or something? I am taking an Astronomy class and it is 6 credits and I happen to have it in one term instead of a full year. Shouldn't all 6 credit course last the full year? This class has two lectures during the week.

Some 6 credit courses are done in one-term, as with your class. I don't think it is a mistake. By looking at the course schedule, your class starts in the winter term.

[danman227460]

You should ask the university instead of an online forum.

I will ask them but wanted to see if anyone has experienced this before. It just seems odd that a university will do this.


Some 6 credit courses are done in one-term, as with your class. I don't think it is a mistake. By looking at the course schedule, your class starts in the winter term.

Thanx and you are correct. My class starts in January, how fun.

[MondayxMilk]

I will ask them but wanted to see if anyone has experienced this before. It just seems odd that a university will do this.



Thanx and you are correct. My class starts in January, how fun.

Those classes are originally designed for Winter-entry students because they only have Winter semester (and an optional Summer semester) in their first year. To accommodate those students, York offers some 6.0 credits courses in a "fast track" format - 2 lectures per week. Mostly general education 1000 level courses I suppose.

However, the staff do not recommend students to do these courses because the workload is doubled (like you only have half of the time to do the assignments, readings, etc. :( ), but you can choose to do it this way if other sections are full; or there is a conflict with other courses, or any other reasons you may have.

[hitender_s]

Those classes are originally designed for Winter-entry students because they only have Winter semester (and an optional Summer semester) in their first year. To accommodate those students, York offers some 6.0 credits courses in a "fast track" format - 2 lectures per week. Mostly general education 1000 level courses I suppose.

However, the staff do not recommend students to do these courses because the workload is doubled (like you only have half of the time to do the assignments, readings, etc. :( ), but you can choose to do it this way if other sections are full; or there is a conflict with other courses, or any other reasons you may have.

That's right. I accidentally took a 6 credit Winter course and my advisor recommended I not take it because it is really difficult. These kind of courses usually finish year's worth of work in 1 semester which is hard.

[wamrage]

That's right. I accidentally took a 6 credit Winter course and my advisor recommended I not take it because it is really difficult. These kind of courses usually finish year's worth of work in 1 semester which is hard.

I took Philosophy 6 credits in one term (online) in my 5th year (1st year course)....it was a breeze

[christineeee_]

are all tutorials cancelled the first week of class??
i have two tutorials on wednesday and i dunno if i should go to them??

[wamrage]

are all tutorials cancelled the first week of class??
i have two tutorials on wednesday and i dunno if i should go to them??

Usually you don't have a tutorial till after the first lecture.

[HSK]

When is the first day of class?

Q - When is the first day of class?
A - School starts on Tuesday, September 3, 2008.

Source:YorkU (http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/firstyear/classes.html)

So is it Tueday, or is it September 3 (Wednesday)? Registrar (http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw08.htm)says it's Septermber 3 (Wednesday).

[poppa]

When is the first day of class?


So is it Tueday, or is it September 3 (Wednesday)? Registrar (http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw08.htm)says it's Septermber 3 (Wednesday).

It's always a Wednesday.

[danman227460]

It's always a Wednesday.

So wait, if we have classes on Tuesday, we don't have to go to them until next week? So classes actually start on Wed?

[sPiKyAZN]

So wait, if we have classes on Tuesday, we don't have to go to them until next week? So classes actually start on Wed?

It appears so.

[NiftyScent]

Anyone commuting from Warden station area? I always take the subway from Warden to Downsview station and then take the 196 York Rocket. It generally takes me a hour and a half to get there. Is this the quickest route that I'm aware of?

[danman227460]

Anyone commuting from Warden station area? I always take the subway from Warden to Downsview station and then take the 196 York Rocket. It generally takes me a hour and a half to get there. Is this the quickest route that I'm aware of?

There is a quicker way and that is the GO BUS. I am from Mississauga and it leaves from Square One. It might pass by Toronto, most likely near Union but I am not sure. The thing though, one month of GO BUS travel is like 175 which begs the question, is speed worth the price tag? I agree though, it takes too freaking long to get to York U by local transit.

[NiftyScent]

There is a quicker way and that is the GO BUS. I am from Mississauga and it leaves from Square One. It might pass by Toronto, most likely near Union but I am not sure. The thing though, one month of GO BUS travel is like 175 which begs the question, is speed worth the price tag? I agree though, it takes too freaking long to get to York U by local transit.
Yeah, a couple of friends told me that the GO was quicker, but only by about 15 minutes. Not really worth the premium. Also with the TTC pass, I can use it on weekends/hand it to my family.

[neha007]

I have tutorial the first thing on wed, not sure what that would be about though

[danman227460]

Yeah, a couple of friends told me that the GO was quicker, but only by about 15 minutes. Not really worth the premium. Also with the TTC pass, I can use it on weekends/hand it to my family.

Ye Anyone know if I can use my York U student card to purchase TTC student tickets? I have had some issues in the pass with them not letting me buy them.


I have tutorial the first thing on wed, not sure what that would be about though

Its strange. Are you sure that is your tutorial? They should give you classes before tutorials.

[NiftyScent]

Ye Anyone know if I can use my York U student card to purchase TTC student tickets? I have had some issues in the pass with them not letting me buy them.



Its strange. Are you sure that is your tutorial? They should give you classes before tutorials.
I'm actually getting my TTC pass tommorow. It says you gotta bring your YU card plus another photo ID (drivers license, passport, etc.).

[danman227460]

I'm actually getting my TTC pass tommorow. It says you gotta bring your YU card plus another photo ID (drivers license, passport, etc.).

What is this TTC pass?

[coldpower27]

What is this TTC pass?

You don't get tickets for any discount at York but the Metro pass is discounted at $96 so it's a good deal, would get one by I already got one.

The Metro Pass is the TTC monthly pass that allows unlimited travel for the month. ~Cost about 100 ish.

[NiftyScent]

You don't get tickets for any discount at York but the Metro pass is discounted at $96 so it's a good deal, would get one by I already got one.

The Metro Pass is the TTC monthly pass that allows unlimited travel for the month. ~Cost about 100 ish.
Yup, $96, $87 for first year students according to this link.

http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/firstyear/transportation.html

[z_24]

It's going to be a HUGE long line up on Wed. Prepare for 1-1.5 hour line up. I would suggest anyone to go there in the morning if they can.

[NiftyScent]

It's going to be a HUGE long line up on Wed. Prepare for 1-1.5 hour line up. I would suggest anyone to go there in the morning if they can.
I'm planning to get there for 9AM tomorrow to get all that stuff sorted out. Hopefully I'll be in good shape.

[the_unknown]

Any Pond Road residents here?

[help_questions]

anyone going to York Day today?

[neha007]

Ye Anyone know if I can use my York U student card to purchase TTC student tickets? I have had some issues in the pass with them not letting me buy them.



Its strange. Are you sure that is your tutorial? They should give you classes before tutorials.

Yes I am sure, the actual lecture is supose to be on monday and tutorial on wed. Since we have school starting tomorrow I will have the tutorial :S

[danman227460]

Yes I am sure, the actual lecture is supose to be on monday and tutorial on wed. Since we have school starting tomorrow I will have the tutorial :S

Check your email, they might have canceled or moved tutorial dates.

Holy hell, I was there today just to try and get my student ID, the line was LONG. Tomorrow wouldn't be any better but I have to get it.

[hitender_s]

.

Holy hell, I was there today just to try and get my student ID, the line was LONG. Tomorrow wouldn't be any better but I have to get it.

This is exactly why I went and got my YU Card on the day of parent orientation.

[danman227460]

This is exactly why I went and got my YU Card on the day of parent orientation.

Ye I am kicking myself now but I was so busy during the last two weeks, I didn't get enough time. I am bringing my ipod and PSP tomorrow.

[Rajuthan]

Check your email, they might have canceled or moved tutorial dates.

Holy hell, I was there today just to try and get my student ID, the line was LONG. Tomorrow wouldn't be any better but I have to get it.

how long did you wait?

[neha007]

I still would have to go early lol, buying two books from other students who wanted to meet at York tomorrow

Not sure what I would do if it is canclled though.

I got my YU card doing the enrollment appointment

[danman227460]

how long did you wait?

Saw the line and didn't bother. If anyone has been inside the floor where the YU card office is located, the line snaked around. I probably would have waited 1.5 to 2 hours.


I still would have to go early lol, buying two books from other students who wanted to meet at York tomorrow

Not sure what I would do if it is canclled though.

I got my YU card doing the enrollment appointment

Ye that was smart. I should have done that.

[neha007]

any opinions on what the first day of class is like?

First time at york so not sure what to expect

[NiftyScent]

anyone going to York Day today?
I went. Got some free pens, a condom, frisbee, $10 deposited to my YU Card and some other stuff.

Boy, I waited a hour and a half for the TTC Pass though. Next time, I'm ordering it online.

[neha007]

yuck that is a long time to wait for the ttc pass :(

I went during orientation but decided not to wait since the line up for long and moving very slowly

[poppa]

any opinions on what the first day of class is like?

First time at york so not sure what to expect

Get to class, 5-15 minutes later of the prof going over the syllabus/hand outs, and introduction of tutorial leaders - class is over.

[vanessie]

I went. Got some free pens, a condom, frisbee, $10 deposited to my YU Card and some other stuff.

Boy, I waited a hour and a half for the TTC Pass though. Next time, I'm ordering it online.

I waited 2+ hours today (before 11:30-almost 2:00). I hate not having a credit card. I'm thinking of getting a prepaid card just so I can order the metropass online :lol: . It would be great if you could order the card online and have the cost tacked onto your student account and then mailed to you.

To neha...Check your course schedule on the York Courses site. A lot of them say when the tutorials/labs actually start. Also be sure to check webct.

[TheHeeyyy]

Do we follow our schedule on where and when we're suppose to go to classes on the first day, or is there a general meeting at the college you go to?

[poppa]

Do we follow our schedule on where and when we're suppose to go to classes on the first day, or is there a general meeting at the college you go to?

Follow your schedule. For example, if it says go to VH D (Vari Hall) at 12:30, then you go to VH D and class will begin at 12:30.

[coldpower27]

I went. Got some free pens, a condom, frisbee, $10 deposited to my YU Card and some other stuff.

Boy, I waited a hour and a half for the TTC Pass though. Next time, I'm ordering it online.

I miss York Day couldn't go this year as I was working :cry:

[radeonboy]

I'm at Seneca at York but anyway passing by I kept seeing these huge lines...looked like a lot of fun standing in the hot sun :cheesygri :cheesygri

[help_questions]

so with the school year underway, lets make sure all RFDers are aware of what type of FREE stuff we can get at school...

I remember last year people were getting free york planners and pens, but I didn't get any....where do I get this stuff, and what is there to get?


Thanks in advance.

[coldpower27]

so with the school year underway, lets make sure all RFDers are aware of what type of FREE stuff we can get at school...

I remember last year people were getting free york planners and pens, but I didn't get any....where do I get this stuff, and what is there to get?


Thanks in advance.

Oh i get these things every year, York Day is a good spot to get em, as is York Fest, I am an oldie at York, so free stuff there is common fare at this point and not as appealing as it once was.

Remember this is "free" stuff paid by your tuition take advantage.

Oh yeah take advantage of your gym membership. It's included in tuition as well, and opt out of the health plan if your covered by your parents.

[greenapples]

There sure are a lot of lost first-years today .. it's kinda cute actually. :)

[Rathma]

Is there anywhere on campus to get a big pack of bottled water? I just got a fridge in my room.

[hitender_s]

Is there anywhere on campus to get a big pack of bottled water? I just got a fridge in my room.

Try going to the General Store.

[crono06]

i drive to york, if you want i can pick up a pack for you xP

[Juice23]

god the lines sucked yesterday i got there at 11 and waited in two lines one for student card one for ttc pass untill 3 missed the whole fair pretty much was kinda ticked off about that..i had one class today...wasnt too bad wifi at school is pretty damn good i must say though..

[hitender_s]

god the lines sucked yesterday i got there at 11 and waited in two lines one for student card one for ttc pass untill 3 missed the whole fair pretty much was kinda ticked off about that..i had one class today...wasnt too bad wifi at school is pretty damn good i must say though..

One reason I'm not going to be taking my laptop to classes is because of the wifi. I know for sure I will get carried away and browse the net while lectures are going on.

Within a class of 200 students, it's not too hard to use your laptop without the prof finding out.

[MikeyPyro]

Got my OSAP appointment today in 2 hours and class at 7pm till 10. Oh how I hate starting my second year...ah well. First year went by pretty fast.

[hitender_s]

Got my OSAP appointment today in 2 hours and class at 7pm till 10. Oh how I hate starting my second year...ah well. First year went by pretty fast.

My first year is going pretty slow because I barely know anyone. Just a couple of friends and that's about it.

Oh well, classes start today so I hope I can make some friends then.

[MikeyPyro]

My first year is going pretty slow because I barely know anyone. Just a couple of friends and that's about it.

Oh well, classes start today so I hope I can make some friends then.

Meh don't worry you'll meet people naturally. I never tried to meet anyone and only had 1 friend in one of my many courses yet I still managed to find people to talk to in class. And before you know it first semester will be over....then second. Then the extremely long 4 month summer.

EDIT: anyway I'm out to catch the damn TTC, have a good first day peeps, see you around...doubt it but yeah.

[Rathma]

My first year is going pretty slow because I barely know anyone. Just a couple of friends and that's about it.

Oh well, classes start today so I hope I can make some friends then.

Hey i'm in your building, you can meet me.

I got real lucky, all of the rooms to my right are real friendly. They open their doors and just lie down in the hallway. We've suggested getting some folding chairs to put out there. :cheesygri

[Juice23]

yeah i don't know anybody cuz im out of province and was living out of the country...but not too worried its only first day...not a huge deal

[sPiKyAZN]

Wow I saw the ridiculous line up at the bookstore today...why don't you guys head to the discount bookstore just across Keele? It's not too busy and you save around 5%. The only thing you can't get there are course kits I think.

[Rathma]

Try going to the General Store.

Where be dat?

[a1cd]

Where be dat?

York lanes I think, thats where the foodcourt and bookstore are

York lanes in on the right side of the bus loop

[christineeee_]

i hate school. does anyone know where i can get a free planner??

[Rathma]

York lanes I think, thats where the foodcourt and bookstore are

York lanes in on the right side of the bus loop

Oh I passed by that place today but it looked like they only sold individual drinks.

I'll give it a more thorough look tomorrow.

[ray2cool]

i hate school. does anyone know where i can get a free planner??

lol, i got one at winters college. in the front entrance there was a table with some planners and calendars and i just took one. try going to your college and see if they have a front desk with a bunch of booklets and stuff.

[vanessie]

Ahh, first week...Total chaos as usual! Is it just me, or are there always way more people at york during the first month or so :lol:


Wow I saw the ridiculous line up at the bookstore today...why don't you guys head to the discount bookstore just across Keele? It's not too busy and you save around 5%. The only thing you can't get there are course kits I think.

I was there around 11:30 and there was no lineup. Ugh, I still have to go back again for one more book that wasn't there yet.

This year I'm buying all the non-custom textbooks online though. The bookstore is such a huge ripoff.

Supposedly they give out free planners at the YFS office. I don't know where that is though.

[iced_capp]

so much people @ york today :-0 reminds me of the time when i took a trip to nyc, when i was at time square, so much people, not enough space (same situation @ yorku bookstore)

i prefer york @ summer time ... less people, more space :D

in one of my courses i have two course kits, 1 for fall, 1 for winter .... what a waste of money :|


i hate school. does anyone know where i can get a free planner??

get one at york fest


York's largest event takes place over two days. September 16th for the free evening concert & September 17th for the Festival Village!

[gleb_mat]

Going into my third year, luckily no classes Wed so at least started the semester well ;)
Before I went into York, I read someone who said: "take summer courses, then you won't need a cattle prod to get through the halls" - I still think and laugh about that every time I go to York, especially in the first week of the semester (all the people still show up to all the lectures)

Soon it'll die down and we'll settle into the monotony of University life - ahh, only 2 more years to go, and counting...

PS just a little offtopic ad: I'm selling ADMS 1010, 2200, 2600 and Psych 1010 textbooks, message me for prices
PSS I'm taking Finance, Law, Stats 1, Marketing and ADMS 3440 this semester. If anyone can help me with recommendations of profs (I'm in Atkinson), It would be much appreciated

[Rathma]

I went to the general store to get cereal supplies.

I bought cereal (obviously), 2 bags of milk, milk container, disposable bowls, one spoon, and just realized I don't have any scissors to cut the bag open.


>:(

[Rajuthan]

I went to the general store to get cereal supplies.

I bought cereal (obviously), 2 bags of milk, milk container, disposable bowls, one spoon, and just realized I don't have any scissors to cut the bag open.


>:(
2 bags of milk as in 8L ?

[hitender_s]

Hey i'm in your building, you can meet me.

I got real lucky, all of the rooms to my right are real friendly. They open their doors and just lie down in the hallway. We've suggested getting some folding chairs to put out there. :cheesygri

Cool what's your room number?

Mine's E209. :D

[Rathma]

2 bags of milk as in 8L ?

Woops, I mean one bag.


Cool what's your room number?

Mine's E209. :D

C413 for me. Hey have you seen any common rooms around with a tv that's actually big?

[brocool]

Wow york girls are awesome.. This is going to be a great year :cheesygri

[illyas]

Wow york girls are awesome.. This is going to be a great year :cheesygri

Especially during the summer :cheesygri

[danman227460]

Wow york girls are awesome.. This is going to be a great year :cheesygri

Oh yes, I had a good time sitting outside and watching the girls walk by. I am going to dislike winter lol.

[Rathma]

Is the absinthe pub the place to be on Thursday night? It seemed pretty packed while I was there. Took forever just to buy booze.

I haven't seen any of the other pubs.

[Juice23]

ok so the school week is over..where are the parties at this weekend? lol

[ProfessorChaos]

ok so the school week is over..where are the parties at this weekend? lol

all i know is that york's campus pub is off the chain...

[Juice23]

on fridays too?..is there a late night bus ? i may have to hit it up

[vanessie]

Who's taken ADMS 1000? I chose it as a schedule filler next semester (section S btw), I want to know what to expect.

[brocool]

Damn you people who took all of the gym lockers!

Day lockers better not be a rip off

[Rathma]

Does anyone know what bus number goes to the subway and how much it costs?


Also, what do I do if I want to ship something? Is there a mail place on campus somewhere?

[danman227460]

Does anyone know what bus number goes to the subway and how much it costs?


Also, what do I do if I want to ship something? Is there a mail place on campus somewhere?

Quickest from York Campus? The 196. That is the express to Wilson Station and it costs $2.75.

About shipping things, you can look inside York Lane Mall. I believe I saw one there but I can't be too sure.

[Rathma]

Thanks for the info.

[MikeyPyro]

Who's taken ADMS 1000? I chose it as a schedule filler next semester (section S btw), I want to know what to expect.

I took it in my first year (last year) and I skipped every single class and got an A. Actually I did go to the class before the mid term...that's about it, just to get an idea on how I should answer questions.

Textbooks were a total waste of money, didn't even read them, class was a waste of time (I had professor Richardson...she's really nice/cool but MEH boring ass material).

The midterm and final do include a lot of writing though. My tip for you is to make sure the professor explains, or if he/she doesn't go up to him or her and ask specifically HOW they want you to answer every type of question. Like the structure of your answers.

Richardson wanted us to define terms first, then draw a diagram wherever it would help, then answer the question. I did exactly that and aced the midterm and final with next to zero studying besides memorizing diagrams to draw.

[__Kingpin__]

adms1000 section d rite hurr son

york gym is pretty cool

[vanessie]

Quickest from York Campus? The 196. That is the express to Wilson Station and it costs $2.75.

About shipping things, you can look inside York Lane Mall. I believe I saw one there but I can't be too sure.

One of the 196's goes to Downsview and the other goes to Downsview then Sheppard. I don't remember between the A and B.

Thanks for the tips MikeyPyro...still not sure about taking the course, I'm in 4th year Kine, I dunno how useful it will be for me, lol. That easy A is tempting though, my GPA is brutal


Job fair tomorrow, people...I don't know about anyone else, but I'll be attending all the events. I need a damn job!

[danman227460]

One of the 196's goes to Downsview and the other goes to Downsview then Sheppard. I don't remember between the A and B.

Thanks for the tips MikeyPyro...still not sure about taking the course, I'm in 4th year Kine, I dunno how useful it will be for me, lol. That easy A is tempting though, my GPA is brutal


Job fair tomorrow, people...I don't know about anyone else, but I'll be attending all the events. I need a damn job!

Uhh Don't they all stop at Downsview? I took the A I think on Tuesday and I got to the subway station.

[whatsinaname]

All 196 stop at Downsview, but there's one that first stops at Downsview then goes to Sheppard. And there's a 196 that goes from Sheppard to Downsview then to York. That's why sometimes when you wait for the 196 at Downsview you see a bunch of people already on it when it arrives.

There's a Canada Post shipping place in one of the shops inside York Lanes, forgot which store though. You could also take the bus to Jane & Finch Mall, there's a Canada Post inside Shoppers Drugmart.

[vanessie]

Uhh Don't they all stop at Downsview? I took the A I think on Tuesday and I got to the subway station.


Yep, thats what I meant, just explained myself crappily. :lol:

IIRC the Post OFfice is at Inkblotz. I pass by there often and I recall seeing the sign.

[munsifn]

You could also take the 60 Steeles bus.
It takes about 25 minutes to get to Finch station from York.

Inkblotz is where the post office is located in Yorklanes. The Canadapost counter is at the back of the store.

[illyas]

196A goes to Donsview station and then back to York
196B goes to Donsview station, then to young/sheppard station and then back to York

Anyone happen to know the exact address of the photocopy place to buy the pre-photocopied books? Thanks. :cheesygri

[ray2cool]

196A goes to Donsview station and then back to York
196B goes to Donsview station, then to young/sheppard station and then back to York

Anyone happen to know the exact address of the photocopy place to buy the pre-photocopied books? Thanks. :cheesygri

if ur talking about the keele copy center, then its 4699 Keele Street Unit 7. i have it on one of my course outlines hehe. :cheesygri

[bryanayrb]

so anyone know if we have a DC++ hub?

[Rathma]

Yeah I was wondering that too.

[hitender_s]

so anyone know if we have a DC++ hub?

Don't think York has one since we have unlimited access to other stuff such as torrents and P2P.

[Madonna27]

I'm currently taking Myth and Imagination in Greece and Rome, but I'm thinking about changing it to Canadian Language and Culture. Mythology seems very interesting but I'm afraid I won't be able to handle all the readings or follow what's going on in lectures. Has anyone else taken this course before that could give their opinion and advice?

[hitender_s]

I'm currently taking Myth and Imagination in Greece and Rome, but I'm thinking about changing it to Canadian Language and Culture. Mythology seems very interesting but I'm afraid I won't be able to handle all the readings or follow what's going on in lectures. Has anyone else taken this course before that could give their opinion and advice?

I've not taken the exact course but have take Intro to Humanities. We had to learn the various mythical stories related to all the statues/paintings of the Greek Era.

I must say I found it very informative but at the same time it was VERY confusing with the names and everything and I was just doing a Introductory course. You on the other hand are doing a full-fledged one so expect it to be VERY hard.

[__Kingpin__]

has any1 had ardeshir noordeh or kim snow here?

[Phr3sh]

has any1 had ardeshir noordeh or kim snow here?

LOL Noordeh for Econ and Snow for Marketing?

I've had both..Noordeh is a joke I didnt really go to class and still got a B+...most of it is all understanding the textbook concepts and multiple choice.

Kim snow's class was one of my favourites since half the 3 hours is for the lecture and the other half you get together in your groups and work on your presentation

[__Kingpin__]

LOL Noordeh for Econ and Snow for Marketing?

I've had both..Noordeh is a joke I didnt really go to class and still got a B+...most of it is all understanding the textbook concepts and multiple choice.

Kim snow's class was one of my favourites since half the 3 hours is for the lecture and the other half you get together in your groups and work on your presentation

noordeh seems easy. but kim snow looks like shes a hard marker. should i drop her course and take som1 else in winter?

[HSK]

What is it with these kids wanting money for their basket-ball team/bus ticket/lunch money?

Walked outside Steacie around 4pm and these kids were everywhere with their sign-up sheets. In just one walk I saw atleast a dozen people being duped out of their money. The sheets were eventually tossed and the money pocketed by little Jimmy and his buddies.

[ibiz]

I'm currently taking Myth and Imagination in Greece and Rome, but I'm thinking about changing it to Canadian Language and Culture. Mythology seems very interesting but I'm afraid I won't be able to handle all the readings or follow what's going on in lectures. Has anyone else taken this course before that could give their opinion and advice?
Hey, i'm actually in the same class and your right about it seeming a bit tough.

[Rathma]

Are there any close computer places outside of campus?

I need to buy an external hard drive enclosure but I don't want to pay 7-10 dollars for shipping.

[poedua]

What is it with these kids wanting money for their basket-ball team/bus ticket/lunch money?

Walked outside Steacie around 4pm and these kids were everywhere with their sign-up sheets. In just one walk I saw atleast a dozen people being duped out of their money. The sheets were eventually tossed and the money pocketed by little Jimmy and his buddies.

After getting ' blown out ' by U of T this weekend, perhaps the players from the York Varsity Football Team may want to solicit some money ( to help their team ) in a similar fashion. ;)

[phiLLy11]

has any1 had ardeshir noordeh or kim snow here?

Yeah, I have them both.

AK/ECON1000 - Monday @ 7:00 - 10:00PM
AK/ADMS2200 - Tuesday @ 4:00 - 7:00PM

:)

[vanessie]

What is it with these kids wanting money for their basket-ball team/bus ticket/lunch money?

Walked outside Steacie around 4pm and these kids were everywhere with their sign-up sheets. In just one walk I saw atleast a dozen people being duped out of their money. The sheets were eventually tossed and the money pocketed by little Jimmy and his buddies.

It's seriously annoying. I hate turning down people asking for money but after 3 years at York I can no longer stand being attacked by people wielding flyers or petitions anymore. :lol:

[dx1997]

So as week 4 is about to begin in two days, what are things you've liked/disliked about the new school year?

Long lineups at the bookstore?
Long lineups to get food for lunch?
Long lineups at the Bus Stop?

etc....

etc......

[a1cd]

So as week 4 is about to begin in two days, what are things you've liked/disliked about the new school year?

Long lineups at the bookstore?
Long lineups to get food for lunch?
Long lineups at the Bus Stop?

etc....

etc......

Bus lines on Friday at 3ish.

OMG.

[hitender_s]

What I hate the most about university so far? I get so homesick at times it's ridiculous.

[brocool]

wait till winter.. that will really make you wonder why you hated 30 - 40 degrees back in uae

[radeonboy]

What I hate the most about university so far? I get so homesick at times it's ridiculous.

You have friends right? Friends prevent you from getting homesick....:lol:

[HowEver]

You have friends right? Friends prevent you from getting homesick....:lol:

She/he is a *long* way from home. And it can be surprising that it can affect anyone, but it can: we get used to where we are, we think we're going to be okay, we travel and then find that we miss where we were--the comforts of home, the rituals, our usual friends and family.

You're right, new friends will mitigate homesickness, but the first few weeks of the year can be a bit of a shock in terms of how busy people get, right away, without much time for a social life. And when you're from a different culture, making new friends can be harder; even if you aren't, sometimes.

If it gets bad, seek out clubs and affiliations at York where there will be people who remind you of home, who know about where you're from, and have probably felt the same way. There are also offices that will offer help. It seems strange to say it, but in a new community of 50,000 or more, it isn't all that hard to feel alone. And a lot of people miss where they're from, perhaps some of them have brought a little more of home to here, or know how to find it in Toronto. Hope that helps.

[hitender_s]

She/he is a *long* way from home. And it can be surprising that it can affect anyone, but it can: we get used to where we are, we think we're going to be okay, we travel and then find that we miss where we were--the comforts of home, the rituals, our usual friends and family.

You're right, new friends will mitigate homesickness, but the first few weeks of the year can be a bit of a shock in terms of how busy people get, right away, without much time for a social life. And when you're from a different culture, making new friends can be harder; even if you aren't, sometimes.

If it gets bad, seek out clubs and affiliations at York where there will be people who remind you of home, who know about where you're from, and have probably felt the same way. There are also offices that will offer help. It seems strange to say it, but in a new community of 50,000 or more, it isn't all that hard to feel alone. And a lot of people miss where they're from, perhaps some of them have brought a little more of home to here, or know how to find it in Toronto. Hope that helps.

Wow either you're a mind-reader or you've experienced the same. :P

You're absolutely right, I remember I was all excited about new life abroad, I couldn't wait to begin life in Canada. But when my parents left, I was in depression thanks to how homesick I got. I remember everything back in Dubai. It actually made me wonder why did I ever leave Dubai in the first place? Life in Canada is so relaxed and laid back as compared to back home. Sure I'm still homesick even though it's Week 4 of uni, but definitely not as homesick as 4 weeks ago when homesickness would lead to a sort of depression.

Got so bad, I wanted to go back to Dubai, and I had made up my mind too. But I decided now to, now that I've travelled around half the world to do something in life, I won't be going back.

@brocool: Heh yeah that's what everyone tells me lol.

@radeonboy: I got a lot of friends at uni now. But when a person is homesick, it kills his will to socialise; something that I went through. Friends don't really get rid of your homesickness; settling down and getting into the groove of another country overtime definitely gets rid of the homesickness.

My friend's parents live an hours away from York U and he goes back home on the weekends, still he feels homesick. I always tell him there's no reason to feel homesick, my case is far more worse than his.

Anyways, less than 3 months left and I'll be back in Dubai. This is what keeps me going.

[vanessie]

Bus lines on Friday at 3ish.

OMG.

Bus lines any time. Especially for the 60. I don't know what it is, but it seems like the service has diminished this year compared to last. I wait 15-20 minutes every morning at Finch station.

What else I hate? My 6:30-9 class :| If I don't run out right when class ends, I end up waiting 40 minutes for the bus. :mad:

Yeah, the TTC is pissing me off right now..

[Sigurd]

Bus lines any time. Especially for the 60. I don't know what it is, but it seems like the service has diminished this year compared to last. I wait 15-20 minutes every morning at Finch station.


Agreed, I take the 60 as well. Apparently they're increasing service for the 60, back to what it's supposed to be during the school year. Every 6mins instead of 12 after the end of September.

[brocool]

Hitender.. what ever you do man .. dont let it interfere with your studying/socializing.. I screwed up badly when i moved here , all i had going was the thought of being back, chilling in mall of the emirates in the summer .. then I did poorly in a couple of classes ( last yr of high school) and it ruined my chance of getting into a good uni .. and I had to retake courses in the summer.. So I never got my chance to visit "home" again.. hopefully someday.

Make the best of the moment, meet ppl, study hard, have fun.. take my advice, I know how it feels and I'd hate to see the same thing happen to anybody else.

by the way .. welcome to the real world.. you're finally out of imaginationland

[hitender_s]

Hitender.. what ever you do man .. dont let it interfere with your studying/socializing.. I screwed up badly when i moved here , all i had going was the thought of being back, chilling in mall of the emirates in the summer .. then I did poorly in a couple of classes ( last yr of high school) and it ruined my chance of getting into a good uni .. and I had to retake courses in the summer.. So I never got my chance to visit "home" again.. hopefully someday.

Make the best of the moment, meet ppl, study hard, have fun.. take my advice, I know how it feels and I'd hate to see the same thing happen to anybody else.

by the way .. welcome to the real world.. you're finally out of imaginationland

Mall of the Emirates? LOLLLL, yeah I miss those times too.

So you're from Dubai too eh? Nice to know. Thanks for sharing your experience with homesickness.

I'm diverting my attention completely from Dubai, all that is in my mind is that I will be in Dubai on the 23rd of December.

But what I'm really concetrating on is my studies, I want to do well so that I can go to Dubai and really enjoy instead of having a dismal semester and then going back to Dubai worrying wtf is going to happen with my results.

So yeah that's what basically keeps me going, the fact that I want to enjoy my new years in Dubai by doing good in this semester.

[Rathma]

Where is the closest beer store to campus?

My friend says there is one by Young & Steeles but that is kind of far.

[vanessie]

Hmm...I think there's one at Jane & Finch

[HSK]

Where is the closest beer store to campus?
Not The Beer Store, but a beer store: LCBO on Keele and Steeles behind Petro Canada.

[Rathma]

Can I get to there by bus 60?

[dx1997]

Agreed, I take the 60 as well. Apparently they're increasing service for the 60, back to what it's supposed to be during the school year. Every 6mins instead of 12 after the end of September.

I don't take the 60 anymore, but I did not know this. Someone at the TTC definitely dropped the ball on this one. Should've been fixed first thing in Sept.

[HSK]

Can I get to there by bus 60?

yes. or just walk 10 min from winters/vanier/etc.

[Rathma]

Yeah I took the bus not knowing it was so close.

If anyone wants to know where their tuition money went to, look inside the Schulich building.

[Code of Conduct]

The Schulich building is funded almost completely by corporate sponsorship. With York tuition being so low, the money really isn't going anywhere but covering the basics.

[psychokandy]

The Schulich building is funded almost completely by corporate sponsorship. With York tuition being so low, the money really isn't going anywhere but covering the basics.

York tuition being so low?

Explain.

[slowtyper]

If anyone has adms 2610 texts I'd like to get them from you. Give me a PM please!

[illyas]

York tuition being so low?

Explain.

York business tuition is only 5k (same as arts), whereas at other unis business tuition is around 8k-10k.

[hitender_s]

1,000 York U posts.

All hail York U. :P