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.

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It is difficult to go to a new place and start pursuing something new. As an international student, finding the right path and institute is challenging. There are 100s of institutes and universities in Canada but one university that stands out the most is York University. Now you must be thinking is York a Good University? It is one of the top 5 universities in all of Canada which is really impressive. It is also one of the biggest hubs for international students.

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I am Jouella Gonsalves, an international student from India, and I came to Toronto, Canada in 2023. While applying to colleges in Canada, I realized I didn't have anyone to give me a realistic picture of what to expect from Canadian education. So, I watched a few YouTube videos and decided to pursue a good-ranking college that offered a media course which was one of the best for an international student like me. However, it was nothing like I imagined. My first year was a struggle as I juggled a new schedule, a part-time job, college assignments, and much more. Thankfully, things have started to look upward this year. So, let me give you a realistic picture of what to expect when studying at York's School of Continuing Studies to help guide your decision-making if you're considering enrolling here.

While pursuing my career as an Assistant Professor in Commerce and Management, I always dreamed of studying at a university abroad and starting my own business. I was enthusiastic to upgrade my businessskills and explorenewopportunities. Though it was challenging, but not impossible, and having a study gap, I enrolled in the York University School of Continuing Studies for a Post Graduate Certificate in Business administration. To become a successful entrepreneur I decided to choose Post Graduate Certificate in Digital and Content Marketing. This blog post aimsto provide a fair account of my experiencesto assistfuture students make informedchoicesabout university.

• Why I chose to restart my schooling?

Having holistic knowledge is an essential need for any human to survive in this fast-paced world. It not only makes you stand-out among your social circle but also gives you a better version of yourself. This is why I planned to restart my studies even after having a successful e-commerce business in auto-parts. I believed the programs provided by universities in Canada would certainly benefit me in expanding my business world-wide and also in the other aspects of life. Let’s see how it actually worked for me!

I am Nashrah and before coming to Canada, I worked in Dubai as a Marketing professional. But one day, I decided that to further enhance my skills I should do my post graduate program in digital marketing. Then one of my friends suggested York University's School of Continuing Studies(SCS) and after my research, I applied for the post graduate certificate program in Digital and Content Marketing. Picking the best university and navigating its particular admissions process was the first difficulty of the journey. Though it was a good practice that forced me outside of my comfort zone, recording myself for admittance first made me nervous as I am an introvert. The anticipation of starting a new chapter in my life filled me with excitement when I received the admission letter.

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Are you considering York SCS for enrolling in a program you are interested in? Here is my experience and a piece of advice before you proceed.