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- Hey, future Lions.
- Hi, future York Lions!
- I just graduated from my Honours Bachelor of Commerce.
- I'm a recent graduate
of the Disaster & Emergency Management Program.
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- I found that...
Personally, I like to study
and attend classes in the morning or early afternoon.
- And what's great about York classes
is that so many of them have multiple sections.
So it's been very flexible.
You're able to take classes
at the times that work best for you.
- I definitely chose it not only around my work schedule,
but to ensure that the time was best suited
for my best learning.
- And you can really have your schedule fit your life.
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- While at York University,
I participated in the DARE Program.
Which is the Dean's Award for Research Excellence.
I did this for two summers
working as a research assistant
with one of York's most prominent finance professors,
where we wrote an academic research paper.
- I did an internship, participated in case studies,
went to networking events and was even part of a research lab.
- In my second year of my study at York U
I was able to secure an internship
that is related to accounting.
- The mentorship that I received during this time
and the relationship that I have with the professor
that I work with, it really helped uncover my passion
for finance and hone my skills in academic writing
and research as well.
- They offer amazing workshops
to teach me how to expand my professional networks,
how to write a top-notch resume
and all those job hunting strategies
that are useful for lifetime.
Plus, I was able to apply the knowledge
that I learned from classroom in real business world.
- All of this went a long way
to enriching my educational experience
and giving me a broader view of the field
that I was so excited to join.
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- I'm really thankful for my academic advisor
because for awhile, I wasn't sure
if I wanted to do a fourth year marketing stream.
I was encouraged to continue
to enroll in the honours program and make that decision
at the end of my third year.
And I'm so happy that I did
because the difference between a three-year BCom degree
and a fourth year marketing is a game changer.
And I'm so thankful for the advice that I received.
- I attended what's called PASS workshops,
which are Peer Assisted Study Sessions.
Where we go over problems for specific courses,
for finance, statistics, accounting, and so on.
- I always appreciate professors at York.
When I have questions or difficulties after class,
professors are always there to support me.
- They want to give you advice.
They have so much to offer
and really getting to know your professors is key.
- They show great wisdom and the professionalism
during my years in York and after.
- The University cares about the students' mental health
and there are counselors available on campus.
It's a safe space to open up and talk.
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- The YU community is filled with incredibly
friendly and vibrant individuals,
so it's never hard to make friends.
- My favorite thing about studying at the campus
is getting the chance to study with friends,
doing study groups.
It was nice to have a little bit of space to your own.
But still be able to go outside
and look at the beautiful nature around the campus.
Just surrounding yourself
with all the other hardworking students around you
in the library as well, it is very motivating.
- The best thing that I did at York University
to meet people and make friends was to join a club.
- York has many events to celebrate the many cultures
present at the University.
- I made everlasting friendships along the way.
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- So now that I've graduated,
the fields that I've been looking
and applying to have been accounting,
finance, operations, and supply chain management.
And I have gotten offers from different positions
in these fields.
So I don't think anybody should ever limit themselves
and just looking for jobs in a given field
that they did study in.
- You could truly pursue any field that you desire.
- A lot of the times employers are looking for skills
and the ability to be a quick learner.
- For example, the skills you learn in financial analysis
or investment management,
or understanding why you make certain financial choices.
Those are invaluable assets
in being able to understand
on a more profound level society as a whole.
- I participated in several networking events with alumni.
- Something that I always took away from these sessions
was the importance of a coffee chat.
And the importance of knowing how to approach someone
on LinkedIn and asking for 15 to 20 minutes of their time
and learning from their experiences.
- One was the speed SAS networking event,
where in small groups I had the opportunity
to interact with alumni in different accounting roles.
- I was able to network with an alumni from York University
who graduated from my program.
And the biggest takeaway I received from her
was to use all of the resources that York is offering
and just immerse yourself in all of these opportunities
that they're able to give you.
- Your academic performance such as your GPA
is just not enough anymore.
You have to learn to become well-rounded
in various aspects of your life,
including community involvement,
leadership, networking,
as well as having unique personal skills and abilities.
- That is so valuable and you can learn
so much about yourself and really put yourself out there
through having those conversations.
- Because at the end of the day,
all applicants will have a degree.
You need to stand out from the crowd
and you need to learn how to stand out from the get-go.
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