Lifestyle in Toronto as a student at York University

Introduction

Education is one of the most powerful tools in the shaping of a productive citizen and, therefore, selecting the right educational institution may mark a crucial point in an individual’s life. I can also state that my decision to attend York University School of Continuing Studies has been enriching as well as the learning process encompassing a variety of sets of activities and a few weaknesses. This is a step by step analysis of my experience in school, both the best and the worst parts, and some recommendations for other students.

The Positives: A Truly Enriching Experience

1. Comprehensive Orientation
York University provided a good orientation session prior to the commencement of my program and it gave a good feel for the rest of the year. The main idea of the orientation was not only educating us but also making us feel we are now part of the extended family. Preparations included a comprehensive presentation of the program’s structure, getting to know the professors and other students. I even made a reel on the orientation day just for the memory, you can watch that too. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2ST9-1LPsN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

“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.

By Nitika Chandan

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?” 

One day we walk into our class, and what do we see, Legos! We are looking at each other and whispering, are we playing legos in class today? As we settle down, our professor says each group is a marketing team and you all have to design a campaign, and a lego art-piece out of it. A thousand lego pieces and long brainstorming sessions with my group, we came up with an idea of creating a netflix reality show, featuring lego artists, partnered with well known brands. Where the artists will create masterpieces as per the theme of the episode.

A Warm Welcome

From my very first day at York University School of Continuing Studies, I knew I was embarking on a transformative journey. Todd Rich, our Program Manager, welcomed us with a heartfelt speech. His words not only outlined the university’s policies and regulations but also made us feel at home, setting the stage for an incredible period of learning and growth.

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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