Textbook Rental

Oh my Gosh you guys, it is actually true. If you haven't read my previous post, I was asking if any of you guys know about textbook rental plan York University is offering or it might just be a rumour? No! It is actually 100% true.

You can now rent a book for a semester for a lot less and it started just in 2011. Fairly new plan, but I am sure many students have already been taking the advantage.

You can rent the books here: http://yorkuniversitybookstore.rentsbooks.com/

But make sure you return them before the due date, you don't want to end up paying the late fee ;)! Let me know how many of you guys would be renting books for upcoming semester? I will raise my hand up, how many of you will?

xox,
    Sobi

Letter From York!

I woke up this morning with an utter disappointment because I had to go to work, though only for few hours but getting up at 7 a.m., is always painful in winter. I had a pretty good day at work which is not exactly considered 'normal' for the place that I work at haha! When I got home, my dad handed me a letter for me from York University. It was a big envelope that had my offer of admission and the estimate of tuition for immigration purposes. Immigration Purposes? What? But I am a Canadian citizen, what immigration problem could I possibly encounter? I scanned through the letter many times only to find out that I was considered an International Student by mistake. The tuition cost literally gave a minor stroke, $30,000 for a year! Come on! It can make anyone cry. So, I called the Admissions Office and asked them to help me. Now I have to take my passport to York University to prove my citizenship so that the Office of Admissions can change it in my records.

Just for your information guys, my enrollment appointment is not tomorrow :( ! Thank God I checked it beforehand. It is on the 8th of December, that makes me super sad because I was so excited to finally be able to see my timetable and plan my work schedule accordingly well in advance. Well now I have to wait two more weeks for the appointment and to update you guys. Meanwhile, I have been trying to contact the Career Center at York to get an on-campus job. Will let you know it goes, until then!

xox,
    Sobi

Renting a book?

I love to read and have a huge collection at home ranging from comics to mystery novels. Just like many of you guys, I hate course textbooks and as much as I want to learn, I start feeling sleepy when it is open in front of me. I have learnt many tips and tricks for keeping my eyes open, which I will be sharing in my blog soon. Textbooks make a huge part after tuition in your university finance. I think it's a major pocket-hole damage sometimes.

I heard York has renting a textbook for a semester plan? Is that true? Is it really $19 approximately? I need to find that out, because that's like illegally photocopying the book in a legal manner :)! If I get any information, I will be posting about it in a few days once I get my books. Till then, just keep wondering and asking people around you ;. You never know your messiah is just around the corner ;).

xox,
    Sobi

I Almost Had A Heart Attack!!!

Just as the title of this post says, I almost had a heart attack when I recieved an e-mail from York University today, until I opened it and saw that I had been thanked for my visit to the Fall Campus Day. I wonder how they noticed my presence? Any ideas ;) ? Heart Attack why? Because, whenever I get excited something always goes wrong.

Everything has been going right for me these days. Fingers Crossed!!!

How To Book An Enrollment Appointment!

I bet you cannot wait to start university in January or whenever. When I accepted my offer, I went to York University website right away to see what my next step should be? It was the enrollment appointment, when you meet with the advisor and plan your first year schedule (that's all I know for now, until I go on mine this Thursday). From what I have read from different blogs, it is very important to book your enrollment appointment as soon as possible to ensure the spot in your choice of courses.

To book an enrollment appointment, log into your MyFile with your Reference Number and Date of Birth. Once you are logged in, click on Book/Manage my Enrollment Appointment. Scroll down to the program that you accepted the offer for and click on the Book/Manage under the Advising Column. It would then redirect you to the next page and at the bottom of the page, click on Book/Manage and you would see a table of available time slots. Book whatever time is convenient for you and confirm it. The confirmation would be e-mailed to you. If you have to make any changes, follow the same steps but you have to cancel the first appointment before you can book the next one (Note: You cannot see the available time slots until you cancel the first one), so be really sure before you cancel it. You never know they might be fully booked and you surely do not want to be late :).

So guys, hurry up and book your enrollment appointment so you can do some shopping after everything is planned with the help of the awesome advisors :) ....

xox,
    Sobi

After Acceptance!!

So just like me, most of you have got the acceptance letter in the mail/ e-mail from York University. Now, make an effort to go to https://apps2.sis.yorku.ca/Apps/WebObjects/AAS.woa/wa/DirectAction/student
and log in with your Reference Number provided in your e-mail/letter of acceptance (note that: this reference number would be different than the one you got when you submitted your application, that is your payment reference number!) and your date of birth. When I logged in, I clicked on the Application Status and it stated that I was accepted for my program of choice. I immediately accepted the offer, thinking what if they change their mind Haha! After I accepted the offer, I went to book an enrollment appointment (Will let you know how to do that in the next post!). I seriously don't know what that is until I first attend it. I booked mine for Thursday, 21st November. It is a 3-hour appointment. Erm, for what? Any of you guys know what that is? Comment below and let me know, anticipation kills :) !!!

xox,
   Sobi

Happy Days Are Here Again...!!!

So its November 18, a Friday and I am off from work. I normally do not check my e-mail in the morning but today I felt lazy and logged in. I had an e-mail from Admissions Expert and it started something like this, "Good news! You have been admitted (Erm, What? Mom, Dad OMGKHHP!! I got accepted at York)......." I didn't even read the e-mail and came downstairs literally jumping. I was so happy, that I realized after an hour that I have to check what the rest of the e-mail say!! Haha!!!

I want to know the how you guys felt when you first saw the acceptance letter/e-mail? The joy....!!!

xox,
    Sobi

Fall Campus Day 2012

Today was the Fall Campus Day, I normally don't like getting up early but I managed to get out, so I can ready for the FALL CAMPUS DAY. Yes! I made up my mind just last night to go to the Fall Campus Day. I left home around 9:20 a.m.. The event was supposed to start at 10 a.m. but I wanted to get a parking spot, so didn't want to be late. I arrived at York, Keele Campus, exactly at 10 a.m. and found a place to park in the alloted parking lot. There were so many student Ambassadors in the parking lot, to help the future students who came for the Fall Campus Day with their parents, friends, husbands or anyone ;) !

I was greeted by many students on the way. They were so helpful in guiding us to Vari Hall, where the event was taking place. There were so many people, quite overwhelming at first sight! I approached to the Liberal Arts and Professional Sciences table, looking all confused and suddenly I was greeted by a very cheerful (high on coffee, in other words), sweet girl. She asked if I wanted to ask her something, so I gathered up a little confidence and asked her about the Political Science program. Luckily, she was a 4th year Political Science student, because that's what I have applied to. She gave me directions to the Political Science table at the back of the Vari Hall. I approached one of the professors standing there (Wow, already approahing people to spark a conversation! Can we call this confidence?) She was very nice and explained me what this program was all about and what career paths it would open for me. She gave me her card, and asked me if I ever need to ask her anything, I can contact her! Super sweet, I thought! That was too much sweet for me today! So my last stop was Admission Experts corner, no wait, I did manage to get a free coffee that was offered that day ;)! I headed towards the Admissions Expert corner and was waiting for my turn while sipping on a coffee. Waiting, waiting, waiting......painful yeah! But wait, it was well worth it. I'll tell you how, I had been advised by Atkinson Center to bring my supporting documents to the Fall Campus Day. I walked into the room where four of the admissions experts were assisting the future students! I approached one of the Admissions Expert, she took my documents and went over them and guess what, she told me that I have an excellent chance of getting in.

So happy that I was, I ran to my car after getting some goodies from York Lanes to fill my empty stomach!

My advise is to attend the Campus Day, it is well worth it! There are so many questions that you might have in your mind! Jot them down and get help with the students who are already in your program and the professors! I think it is a perfect oppurtunity to get your application noticed as well ;) ....

xox,
   Sobi

Guys, do you think waiting is painful?

It's been two days since I applied, should I recieve a reply? Is it too soon to recieve a reply? I don't know! I am thinking ways to treat myself if I get rejected :( ! Well, that would not be good! I really hope I get into York University and I don't have to go through the pain of 'WAITING' anymore........

What happens after you apply?

After you have recieved an e-acknowledgement, you have to make sure the Office of Admissions of your choice of university, has recieved all of your supporting documents. You application cannot be processed until all the documents have arrived, and that is why I said in my last post, TIME IS CRUCIAL. When all your documents and transcripts have been recieved, you will be notified in your account, (Example: MyFile, York Application Services).

Now, just keep your fingers crossed and see what happens after. I have applied through York Application Services for Winter 2012 Academic Session and now waiting for a reply. The Fall Campus day is this Saturday, November 12th. I have been advised to make an effort to attend this event. I am not sure if I want to go there or not. I have watched videos on YouTube about what happens on a Fall Campus Day, and me being a really shy person, I don't think it would be a good idea to go. So still deciding! Let's see, but I will fill you guys in if I happen to go!!

xox,
   Sobi

Applying to University

I was always fascinated by a big campus and seeing people from different cultural backgrounds around me. But, that was not the focal point in choosing a university. I was looking for a university which is not too far from my house, helps me to gain leadership skills and yes, help me in having a successful career. York has absolutely talented professors, who not only teach at university but team up with students to do research as well. Now thats impressive!

There are a few key points when you are applying for any university and they are:

• Travel 
•  Faculty
• Community
• Ranking
• Diversity

Always make sure you apply well in advance. Sometimes, the Office of Admissions, might require you to take language proficiency tests, portfolios or auditions. So timing is crucial in this matter. You can apply through OUAC ($125 - for three university/progam choices) or York Application Services ($90- two program choices at York University only, this was how I applied). After you make the payment, you will recieve an e-acknowledgement in your e-mail. Make sure you save this information, it is very important to keep this e-mail safe.

I will be posting you guys on what happens after you fill in your application and pay the application fee, in the next post.

Until then!

xox,
    Sobi