Author: Jaskirat Kaur

My choice to enroll at York University's School of Continuing Studies was greatly influenced by my agent. He suggested the course, and as I was not familiar with the intellectual or cultural components of Canadian society, I didn't know what to anticipate now. I didn't feel more confident until I did my own study at York University, inspired by my cousins' positive feedback and assurances of excellent instruction. But the true adventure started when I moved to Canada and settled into York. This was the turning point in my academic and personal path, where I went from just hearing about it to really experiencing it.

“Canada is the land of dreams and hard work”, this is what I have heard and read since my days in college in India and I have always wanted to come to Canada, become self-dependent and cherish the opportunities Canada has to offer. In the third year of my engineering, I started to look for colleges and universities that offered courses in digital marketing, the reason why I chose marketing was that I am always fascinated by the creativity and power of persuasion that revolves around marketing and how it had become a necessity of every business. So, as I was reading about different courses, the Certificate in Digital and Content Marketing at York University caught my attention. It offered the exact combination of skills and knowledge I wanted to gain, I instantly decided to opt for this certification.

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Embarking on a journey at York University School of Continuing Studies (YUSCS) has been nothing short of a transformative experience. From battling snowstorms to celebrating milestones, my time here has been a roller coaster of learning, growth, and unforgettable memories. As I approach the end of my program, I want to share my experiences and offer some valuable insights to future students who are ready to embark on their adventure at this esteemed institution.

I never thought about going to York University in the first place, but I guess you can’t control where life takes you, things happened and here I am as an International student with a post-graduate certificate in Digital and content marketing. In this blog post, I will talk about the journey for me and what you can expect from York University.

I always wondered how it would be to become an international student. I always envied my friends who decided to go abroad as international students to complete their studies and I felt jealous when they explained their experiences. I was in India at that time wondering, “Will I ever get a chance to go and study abroad?” 

Author: P Santosh

As one of the millions of international students from India, I often ponder whether the investment of my father's hard-earned money is truly worth it. As someone who once considered pursuing a master's degree in India, I know firsthand how incredibly hard—or almost impossible—it can be to crack any competitive exam with the sheer amount of competition. This reality leads many of us to leave the country, following in the footsteps of family members who "made it" in the West, earning a six-figure salary, owning a house, and driving multiple cars.

Did I choose York University because the fees were relatively lower? Because I received the offer letter in just 15 days? Or because the agent called me every day, pushing me to pick this school due to the commission they would receive? I was skeptical too. Here's my experience if you are in the same boat.

I am Aneri Modi, pursuing a postgraduate certificate in Digital and Content Marketing. After completing a Marketing Management program at Sheridan College, and examining job postings online, I realized the growing demand for Digital Marketing skills. After doing some research and comparisons, I chose the Digital and Content Marketing course at York University's School of Continuing Studies. I was attracted by its favorable tuition fees for international students and York’s esteemed brand image in comparison to other diploma colleges.

When I first decided to move to Toronto, I had no plans of pursuing a career in marketing. I was a bundle of nerves and excitement. Equipped with a graduate degree in mass communications from Mumbai, India, and a post-graduate diploma in journalism from Humber College, Toronto, I understood the world of communication. It was when I visited my family and friends back home, that I realized that I should pursue marketing to arm myself further in the corporate world of content writing.

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