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R E L A T I O N S H I P S
C H R I S T M A S
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L I N K E D I N
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H R S A
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N F S A
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P R O D U C T I V I T Y
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EDITOR’S
NOTE
T
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he school
year has
come to an
end, and we reflect on all the things
that have happened to us over the
last few months. Some of our mem-
“Our lives are
defined by opportunities, even the
ones we miss”
– The Curious Case of Benja-
The expression of ideas has
min Button.
to express themselves. Take the op-
ories may be good, some of them
the power to change the world.
Voltaire famously said, “The pen is
mightier than the sword.” New Beat
magazine offers students the chance
portunity to express yourself. Dare
bad. No matter the outcome, each
who we are. It sounds cliché, but it
to dream. Don’t be afraid to take a
of these moments make us who we
is “our time”. I hope that the people
chance. You only get one chance at
are. We may not be conscious of our
who come across this take my words
life; there are no do overs. Whatever
actions, but every decision we make
to heart. Everyone manifests their
you do, be all you can be.
shapes our future. By attending
own destiny, and you can make a
York University, we all share a link
difference. No matter what hap-
with one another. The time we’ve
pens, good or bad, this moment is
spent at York has shaped us into
the beginning of the rest of your life.
BY: TERRY TYLER
NEW BEAT
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TERRY TYLER
IFFAT RAZZAQUE
EDITOR IN CHIEF
MEDIA ASSISTANT
NICK GANDOTRA
DIRECTOR ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS & RESOURCES
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he New College mandate is to
create
opportunities for
students to gain
skills and experience
that will allow them
to develop personally and professionally.
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tudent Staff
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affiliated schools.
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STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
RECEPTIONIST
FILOMENA PESTANA
MICHELLE FUCCHANSKY
I
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was this close
to choosing not
to participate.
For Amanda and I, the competition
coffee. What I appreciated the most
spanned a total of four months.
out of the whole experience was the
Although it was a lot of work, I can
amount of interaction with experi-
When Amanda Lee first ap-
honestly say that it has been the
enced professionals in the industry.
proached me and asked me to com-
most rewarding experience out of
When Amanda and I were fortunate
pete in this year’s Canada’s Next
my three years here at York Uni-
enough to advance into the Top 25,
Top Ad Exec advertising competi-
versity, so far. These four gruel-
we got to hear insightful feedback
tion, I was reluctant and, even more
ing months consisted of endless
about our work, and we were even
so, I was scared; I had never done a
researching, analyzing, synthesiz-
given access to a customer analyt-
competition of this
ing, brainstorming, writing, and
ics database used by agencies and
scale before. More
professionals in
importantly, I
the real-world.
thought that I was
no good. Against
over 200 business teams across
Canada, I felt that
I had no chance of
winning. However,
there was still a
MY
EXPERIENCE
AT CANADA’S
NEXT
TOP
AD EXEC
Amanda and I
treated the entire
competition as one
giant, learning experience – we were
in there to learn,
not to win. We,
unfortunately, did
part of me that
knew that learn-
Above all else,
BY: MATTHEW SISON
not advance to the
Top 10. However,
ing does not take
place solely within the classroom. In
the occasional “Photoshoping”.
New College was extremely kind
fact, the best form of learning is by
Not only did I learn the real-world
enough to sponsor our tickets to
doing: by trying and failing. It was
process behind developing a fully-
attend the final gala where we got to
this understanding that spurred my
integrated, nationwide advertising
watch the Top 10 present to a panel
partner Amanda and I to participate
campaign, but I also learned valu-
of industry professionals. That day,
in this year’s Canada’s Next Top
able life skills such as effective time
we got to learn what we did right,
Ad Exec.
management, functioning under
what we did wrong, and what we
pressure, and working in teams. I
also discovered a newfound love for
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could have improved on. We also
opened my eyes to the plethora of
and truly believes in investing in the
got the chance to network with rep-
learning opportunities that exist
leaders of tomorrow. The unique
resentatives from companies across
outside of the classroom.
learning experience we got out of
Canada and learn about the differ-
I’d like to extend my sincere thanks
this competition (and the gala) was
ent opportunities that are available
to New College and the School of
nothing short of spectacular. With-
for students who want to start a
Administrative Studies for grant-
out a doubt, choosing to participate
career in marketing or advertising.
ing us the opportunity to attend the
was the best decision I have made in
Being surrounded by such amazing
Top 10 gala. This is a school that
my entire third year.
students and professionals really
values the education of its students
A
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s one of
Canada’s
most
prestigious
so this year, my partner, Matthew
and I were fortunate to have the
Sison, and I decided to enter the
guidance and advice from Professor
competition. The competition is
Strebinger and Professor Rusetski
carried out in three phases. The
throughout the entire process.
marketing competitions, Canada’s
first phase is the elevator pitch,
Phase one was a lot of work. Nu-
Next Top Ad Exec (CNTAE) aims
where you pitch your idea in 2
merous hours were spent laying out
to establish a bridge between
pages. This year, the brief was
all our research and ideas on white-
industry and universities to enable
about the all new Corvette Stingray
boards, trying to put together our
a constant exchange of expertise,
C7! If you make top 25, the second
phase one submission. We spent
mentorship and
phase is a full strategy report, which
about a month conducting research
career opportuni-
(primary and sec-
ties in the areas of
ondary), it was not
marketing, strategy
until the final week
and communication. As a marketing student, I
was well aware of
the competition
throughout my
CANADA’S
NEXT TOP
AD EXEC
EXPERIENCE
before the phase
one submission
was due that our
final idea started
coming together.
Two weeks had
years in university
passed since we
and I have always
submitted phase
wanted to partici-
BY: AMANDA LEE
one, and the long
awaited results
pate. In November, “Ad Day” was brought to York
is 15 pages. After submitting phase
were finally here. Matthew and I
University by Canada’s Next Top
two, if you make top 10, you move
were ecstatic to receive an email
Ad Exec and the New Marketing
on to the final presentation round.
saying we had made top 25, out of
Students Association; it was a one
Matthew and I were excited to get
over 230 submissions! Phase two
day advertising crash course. After
started, so we started right after
was a lot more work and required
working closely with the Top Ad
finals were done in
more depth to our idea including
team to plan Ad Day and attending
December. Although phase one
positioning, primary/secondary
Ad Day, I began to discover how
was just a two page pitch, it in-
much this competition had to offer,
volved a lot of research. Matthew
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research, media strategy, creative
examples, and budgeting. Phase
two really encompassed my entire
marketing experience at York. I
found I was utilizing my knowledge
from all my marketing courses
including market research, brand
management, marketing strategy
and e-marketing. Unfortunately,
Matthew and I did not make it to
the next round, but the experience
itself has been the best reward and
we are very thankful to have made it
G U R E
1 :
Y O R K
U N I V E R S I T Y
AT
C L O S I N G
C E R E M O N I E S
this far. A great part of the experience was that through each phase,
gies and ideas, and networking with
which would not have been possible
we received feedback about our sub-
different marketing professionals
if it wasn’t for Top Ad. As a soon to
mission from the judges, who were
and industry leaders.
be marketing graduate, this competi-
marketing professionals. Thanks
Not only does the competition offer
tion was definitely the cherry on top
to New College and the School of
real, hands-on experience, it pro-
for my university experience. It was
Administrative Studies, Matthew
vides exclusive internship oppor-
great being able to apply all that I
and I had the opportunity to attend
tunities for the top 25 teams. The
have learned at York from the past
the closing ceremonies for Top Ad.
top 25 teams can apply for intern-
four years, into a real, hands-
It was interesting to see the top 10
ships at Canadian Tire, McDonald’s,
on experience.
presentations, seeing their strate-
Chevrolet, and Pepsico. I had the
opportunity to get interviews with
Canadian Tire and McDonalds,
A
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s someone who
works full
time and
in your life. It can be used to take
account. You can use Dropbox to
notes, save webpages, create lists,
upload pictures, view documents,
and attach images and PDFs. Fur-
and modify or delete files.
thermore, Evernote has the ability
Last but not least, the Wunderl-
attends school part time, I know
to synchronize information between
ist app. This application offers the
first-hand how hard it can be to stay
devices. For example, it’ll sync
easiest alternative to create, manage,
organized. On top of being orga-
your MacBook with your iPhone
and share your daily to do lists. It’s
nized, most of us want to be more
and vice versa. Dropbox is another
great for setting yourself deadlines,
productive as well. Whether it’s
free app that can save you time and
and for keeping track of your as-
making it on time for a meeting, or
money. Dropbox is available on
signment due dates. Wunderlist also
submitting a final
allows you to share
paper, we could all
your list with col-
use a helping hand.
That’s why having
the right resources,
at the right time
will make things a
lot easier. Having
those resources in
the palm of your
leagues and friends.
PRODUCTIVITY:
APPS
THAT MAKE
SCHOOL, WORK,
AND LIFE
EASIER
hand, makes it
that much better.
By doing this, you
can collaborate
on anything from
team projects to
group outings. So
there you have
it! Three simple,
accessible, easy to
BY: MELISSA MARTINS
use apps that are
Free and accessible
sure to make you a
technology is definitely taking over.
Mac, iPhone, and Android devices.
lot more organized and productive.
Both Android and iOS devices offer
It acts as a USB device and allows
All of the applications mentioned
cool and interesting apps that’ll
you to fully back up any documents
in this article are available for free
help make you more productive.
without using external hard drives
download on your iPhone, Mac, and
One app which is growing in popu-
or USBs. All you really need is
Android devices through the App
larity is Evernote. At any point in
your smartphone. A virtual folder
Store. So, no matter where you
time, it helps you remember any-
is created so that you can store and
are, or what device you’re us-
thing and everything that happens
sync your files with your Dropbox
ing, you’ll always have access
to your files.
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T
he use of
Social
Networking
professional identity that’s differ-
caught by surprise when you find
ent from your Facebook account.
out your friend’s work experience,
Moreover it’s an easy way to put
and the connections they have. You
has become a part
yourself out there and to build on
may find that the company you have
of our daily lives. Whether it’s
an identity that will benefit you in
been trying to get a job with already
Facebook or Twitter, we use social
your professional career even after
networks on a daily basis. Some
students may be in their final year
and so, they may be looking for an
internship or employment at a firm.
What better way to
connect with some-
O
you’ve graduated.
nce you have created a profile it is
better to network
O
employs one of your friends.
kay so you have
created a profile,
and you have connections. The next
question probably
running through
one working in
your mind is “How
the industry than
does this help me
through “social
find a job?” Have
networking”?.
LinkedIn is a web-
LINKEDIN
no fear LinkedIn is
here! Even though
site for profession-
LinkedIn is well
als to network in a
known as a net-
professional man-
working tool that
ner. Let’s start off
allows you to con-
by going through
BY: NIDA SEHAR
nect with people
and companies,
the process of
creating a LinkedIn profile, and also
and connect with those that you
and allows them to view your profile
highlighting some of its benefits.
already know. However, you should
or a mini resume and contact you,
make sure you are not adding all
there is also a page available with
irst of all, if you are
your friends on LinkedIn because
jobs. This page allows you to search
the type of person who
you want to keep in mind that this
jobs in whatever field you’re
thinks social network-
is your professional network. You’re
interested in.
F
ing is not for them, you should give
trying to build a network of pro-
LinkedIn a try. LinkedIn will help
fessionals and not a list of friends
you build an online profile with a
you like to party with. You may be
T
he jobs are listed
by Managers and
recruiters, that’s
why it’s best to keep
your profile updated and make as
S
ince Social Networking plays an important part in our lives,
companies tend
to look for candidates via social
S
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o it is about time you
create a LinkedIn profile. Become a professional sooner rather
than later. You don’t want to gradu-
many connections possible with the
media. If you have created a good
ate and then start thinking about
company you might be trying to get
professional profile, you will most
connecting with employers and look-
a job in. You can apply for the jobs
likely have a higher chance of at-
ing into companies. Remember your
through the page or contact the per-
tracting recruiters.
time is now!
son that posted the job directly by
Smartphones may also help you
messaging them. This will not only
stay connected with your profes-
show that you are highly interested
sional social network. Similar to
in the job, but it will also put you in
Facebook, you can also set email
a better position depending on the
alerts to receive notifications of
skills and qualifications required.
jobs, groups or updates on a person
you may be following. The LinkedIn
app is available for download on
most smartphones. This helps you
stay alert to any job that you may be
interested in.
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W
hat are the
Winter
Blues
and their
Causes?
for you to consider some alternative
The Canadian climate won’t change
remedies.
but, you can. Try some of these tips
1. You feel passive and sleepy
to help rid those winter blues.
all the time
2. You’re experiencing difficulty
Those suffering from the winter
waking up in the morning
blues fall into a state of depression
which lasts until early spring. It has
been suggested that low serotonin
3. You find it difficult to concentrate (especially on simple tasks)
levels, a chemical
S
Light Therapy
tudies show that the
more bright light you
are subjected to
during the day helps boost your
mood and energy
secreted by the
levels. So try get-
brain which con-
ting up early. Go
trols your hunger,
outside or study by
mood and sleep,
a window, even on
are the cause of
this. During the
winter months, the
levels of serotonin
transporters are
OVERCOMING
THE
WINTER
BLUES
overcast days!
Light Boxes
Although light
boxes are not the
higher. This sug-
same as sun light,
gests that sero-
they do release
tonin transporters
BY: ALEXA LOPREIATO
similar to natural
remove serotonin,
which results in a deficient supply
of this neurotransmitter.
Small wonder we feel like this!
So what can be done? Well, let’s
first consider some common symptoms. If you can identify with two or
more of these descriptions, it’s time
light rays that are
4. You have cravings for carbohydrates (something that you normally wouldn’t crave)
light. They should not be a substitute for natural light but, light boxes
can be used during the morning. It’s
recommended to use the light box
5. You’re finding it difficult to
for a period of thirty minutes to no
perform tasks that are normally
more than two hours.
enjoyable and simple to do
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T
more energy, you can have meals
What’s more is that a consistent
hose individuals
with complex carbohydrates such as
sleep schedule helps treat depres-
who exercise regu-
whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
sion. Depending on the individual,
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise!
approximately eight hours of sleep
larly experience
reduced levels of stress and depres-
Keep A Consistent
sion. When exercising, endorphins
Sleep Schedule And Get
are released signaling the brain
to reduce the perception of pain.
Working out for twenty minutes
a day should be enough to treat
depressive mood states.
A
Eat Well
T
Enough Sleep
he majority of
university students
have a habit of going
I
should be enough.
f you’re feeling blue, and
don’t know what to do, you
might as well try something
new. Get active and beat those
winter blues! If it’s any consolation,
to bed late and waking up later. As
think about this; if we didn’t have
mentioned before, we need natural
winter, spring wouldn’t be so great!
sunlight to boost our mood. Howev-
void foods that will
er, sleeping in late deprives us from
decrease energy. In
the vital hours of sunlight. Especial-
specific, this means
ly during the winter months when
foods which are high in sugar. In-
the days are shorter. You’ll want to
stead, you can substitute sugar with
expose yourself to the sunlight as
healthier alternatives like fruits. For
much as possible during the winter.
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I
OS Engineering
Project Manager,
Apple HQ (Cupertino, California)
my career into what it is today.
I have absolutely nothing to of-
Her constant advise, wisdom, and
fer”. Luck would have it, Apple saw
knowledge helped me see things the
something in my skills and replied.
way I could never have learned in
After an extraneous 3 day interview
> Graduated from York Uni-
books. After finishing my degree,
marathon, I have now been at Apple
versity with a Bachelor of
Blackberry immediately re-hired
for the past 2 years.
Administrative Studies – Infor-
me full time as a Project Specialist.
mation Technology in 2010
Again, I was working on the Operat-
If There Was One Thing You
> Specialized in Business Sys-
ing Systems team developing new
Could Do Differently, What
tem Analysis
prototype chips and new technology projects. After a year or so, I
Can You
Describe The Journey, And
The Steps You Took To Get To
O
Where You Are Now?
h god, you know
it has been an
ALUMNUS
ARTICLE
interesting path.
h heavens, I
wouldn’t change a
single thing. I am
one of those lucky souls who ended up way ahead of what their life
plan had outlined at such a young
age. So, knowing where I am right
now I wouldn’t change a single
I’ve been fortunate enough that
whatever work I’ve done has
O
Would It Be?
WITH AADIL MAAN
thing. Just like the scene from
The Curious Case of Benjamin
always been relevant to my pas-
Button where Cate Blanchett’s
sions and academics. At the end
decided to try my luck elsewhere.
of my 3rd year which was in 2008,
I was looking for change. I wanted
I was fortunate enough to get a
to see the world and try something
16-month internship at Blackberry
different. Given that I was still in
as a Software Project Coordinator in
my overly ambitious youth, I said
the Operating Systems team. That
why not try the best company in
position is where my real educa-
the world at that time. Even though
tion and career started. I was lucky
deep down I would laugh “Ha, no
enough to have a wonderful men-
way a company like that would hire
tor, Kathleen, who helped me shape
me, let alone look at my resume.
character gets hit by the taxi, and
Brad Pitt’s character narrates that
even the slight few seconds of difference could’ve resulted in multiple different conclusions. Where I
happen to be right now, I wouldn’t
change it at all. It’s just so humbling
that often time I thank
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whoever it is that is watching over
started from that internship I did
like a big startup, trust me, it does.
me for such a wonderful
at Blackberry. These internships
The culture is extremely fast paced
career path.
are not just for engineering and
and data driven. I don’t think a
technology students only. If your
place like this exists out there. It is
What’s The Single Most Im-
program doesn’t have an internship
the legacy of Steve Jobs. There is a
portant Thing You Learned
then go outside of your program. I
great quote by Steve up on the wall
Throughout The Years? In
would even say delay your gradua-
in on one of our buildings that talks
Specific, What’s The One Piece
tion, it’s totally worth it. Academics
about how when you do something
Of Advice You Wish Someone
provide knowledge of what the real
great, just stop and go find some-
Had Told You When You Were
world is supposed to be like. But
thing else to do great, don’t dwell
Starting Your Career?
boy, you have to go find out what
on it too much. I think that’s what
the real world is actually about.
keeps our drive going, the next
Trust me, you will not regret it.
great thing to tackle. Sometimes
B
uild your own experience. Students, guys,
it’s evolutionary, sometimes
girls, it’s frustrating
having to walk out with a university
degree and no experience. No one
properly explains that you can actually build so much experience while
in university. Join organizations,
aim for the exec positions, volunteer, participate, and for heavens
sake, DO NOT FINISH A DEGREE WITHOUT AN INTERNSHIP or COOP. I cannot stress
I Noticed That You Said, “Why
Not Try The Best Company
In The World At That Time.”
Has Your Opinion Of Apple
A
Changed?
bsolutely not. It
has increased since
day one and hasn’t
stopped. It is just an unbelievable
learning journey I am on right now.
this enough. I believe this should be
mandatory for all degrees. If I was
ever put in charge of York University, the first thing I would do is I
would make coop and internships
mandatory even for Philosophy majors. I think where I am today, all
revolutionary.
Is Working For Apple What
A
You Expected?
bsolutely not what
I expected. It is a
much more than
I expected. When they say it works
Unfortunately, due to Aadil’s nondisclosure agreement, he could
not tell us of any upcoming Apple
products or innovations. I tried.
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H
R Representative, Peel
Plastic Products Ltd.
team and am heavily involved in
Specific, What’s The One Piece
recruitment, employee relations
Of Advice You Wish Someone
and health and safety. Our company
Had Told You When You Were
continues to succeed and grow as an
Starting Your Career?
> Graduated from York Uni-
organization so I have been
Hmm...I would say that being
versity with a Bachelor of Hu-
keeping busy!
proactive is a very important skill
man Resource Management,
Honours in 2009
to develop. Having the courage
If There Was One Thing You
and motivation to do more than
Can You Describe The Jour-
Could Do Differently, What
the minimum requirements will
ney, And The Steps You Took
Would It Be?
To Get To Where You
While still in school students could
Are Now?
schedule time with their profes-
I graduated at the height of the
sors after class to go over course
economic downturn, so entry
level job opportunities in HR
were limited. After taking a nice
long vacation abroad, I came
back to Canada and worked in
materials or join a club related to
ALUMNA
ARTICLE
either their chosen career field or
passion. For job searching they
could take advantage of career
resources (like the university’s
a few contract and temporary
positions, not in the human re-
help in both university and beyond.
WITH ABBIEGAIL TAN
sources field. My big break came
Career Centre) and apply for internships in their field well before
graduation. Being proactive tends
when I moved out of the GTA
and took a position in an equip-
I should have started looking for a
ment manufacturing company as a
full time position earlier - I started
HR Coordinator. In this role, I was
looking a month before my gradua-
exposed to many aspects of the HR
tion. If I had started earlier, I might
function including recruitment and
not have had as hard of a time find-
international HRM. I was eventu-
ing that first HR opportunity.
ally headhunted into my current
role due to my exposure in HR and
What’s The Single Most Im-
the manufacturing industry. I am
portant Thing You Learned
currently working with a small HR
Throughout The Years? In
to bring new opportunities.
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Accolade West is the place to visit!
BEFORE I
GRADUATE
…
BY: MELISSA MARTINS
BEFORE I
GRADUATE
…
BY: MORIN MARIAMPILLAI
About every month or so, there are
new exhibits to be seen that are
produced by some of our talented
art students. You don’t want to
It took me a while to think of what I
Before graduating at York Uni-
miss these extremely breath taking
wanted to do at York before gradu-
versity, there are plenty of things
exhibits!
ating. This is my first semester at
a student can make goals towards
York. I work full time so I’m not on
or accomplish. For me, it would be
campus that much and so, there’s
volunteering at a big York event or
not much time for on campus
something on campus. For example,
interaction. If there were one thing
the PanAm Games next year. Also
I could do, it would be to try out
I’d like to be able to eat at every
for the York Cheerleading Team. I
food establishment at York at least
One thing I need to do before I
know it sounds juvenile, but I was
once. I’m not even half-way there,
graduate from York is to explore
part of my high school cheerlead-
just barely started. Lastly, I’d like
all the buildings. York has a huge
ing team over ten years ago. Yes,
to figure out which is the best place
campus with an interesting variety
I’m old. But, I absolutely loved
to eat, not counting my favourite
of buildings. I wish I could find a
cheerleading because it gave me a
fast food place Wendy’s.
quiet, relaxing place on campus.
boost my confidence at an age when
I needed it the most. I developed
teammates, which I am happy to
say are still just as strong to this
day. And now, at a time in my life
where I am feeling lost and unsure
of my path, perhaps adding some
cheer will turn the negatives
into positives.
BY: JENNY SHIN
Preferably without anyone nearby.
sense of belonging. It also helped
strong friendships with my fellow
BEFORE I
GRADUATE
…
BEFORE I
GRADUATE
…
BY: ALEXA LOPREIATO
For those craving something sweet
visit Qoola Frozen! It is a frozen yogurt place for every student to relax.
Also, for those seeking a more
visual activity, the art museum in
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York University alumni
I was married just out of high school
gressed faster but, it wasn’t possible
share their success stories
so my life was different from most
since I had to work and had small
and offer their advice to stu-
people in that I started work and
children.
dents and recent grads.
soon after a family. I always had
What’s the single most im-
done well in school prior to that and
portant thing you learned
Gina Conte
had higher hopes for myself. I credit
throughout the years? In spe-
President, FT Ross Ltd.
education as the first important thing cific, what’s the one piece of
> Graduated York University
with a Bachelor of Adminis-
that helped me get to where I am to-
advice you wish someone had
day. The fact that I was able to study
told you when you were start-
trative Studies in 1993
part-time was critical for me. I would ing your career?
> Completed her MBA at the
not have been able to go to school full
Schulich School of Busi-
Network. Skill and education will
ness in 1996
only get you so far but, it’s the
Can you describe the journey, and the steps you took
to get to where you are now?
WHERE
ARE THEY
NOW
count in your career. Negotiate
better, be more aggressive, above
all be confident. Also, I was pretty
unaware of what careers were
out there and which companies
I think my career really started
after completing my MBA. Prior
relationships you build that really
WITH GINA CONTE
were the best to work for in terms
of growth and potential. In the
to that I held some marketing
roles in very small companies.
time because I had other obligations
In 1997, I joined Reckitt Benckiser
like taking care of my family.
final years of my MBA program, I
finally understood the importance
of this from the younger students
as an Assistant Product Manager
in marketing. My marketing career
If there was one thing you could
then progressed through different
do differently, what would it be?
enrolled in the program. A mentor relationship would have been
invaluable for opening my eyes to
roles in different companies including Church & Dwight, Kraft Canada,
I’m not sure I would have done
and Clorox Canada. At Clorox, my
anything differently. I think the
role changed to one of General
experiences I’ve had have shaped me
Management, leading the Glad
into who I am. Perhaps if I’d gone to
(trash & food storage) business unit.
school full time I would have pro-
what was possible.
Y
ou’re
in front
of your
computer,
you’re upset, and you’re looking
at your empty screen. You’ve been
trying to write an essay for nearly
four hours and yet, your Word doc
remains entirely blank. The essay
is due tomorrow, and you really
need to get it done
submit the assignment. As you’re
typing, you stop to read what you
have so far. Staring back at you is
a tiny little paragraph. It’s a 1500
word assignment and you have an
I
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It’s time for an update. You
check the time and now, 20
hours and 34 minutes remain
till the deadline. If you want to
finish an assignment, an all-nighter
impressive, jaw dropping total of
is essential. What would an assign-
46 words. This is sufficient enough
ment be without an all-nighter? So
progress for you to open up another
in the middle of the night, you man-
tab, and login to your YouTube
age to write another tiny paragraph.
In the end, you just
channel. Ellen DeGeneres videos?
add the tiny para-
ASAP. You’re curs-
graphs together
ing that you have
to make one not
so little time, never
so tiny paragraph.
mind the fact that
it was assigned a
month ago. You
PROCRASTINATION
really get down to
AND ITS MANY DIFFERENT FORMS
bored again. So,
and start browsing
new tab. It’s time
for movies. While
for a little research.
watching a movie,
BY: JENNY (JIYUN) SHIN
you’re on Face-
Y
fice to say, you’re
you login to Netflix
it by opening up a
Actually, now
Baby steps. Suf-
you manage to
add some material
book.
ou scroll through the
Check. Movie trailers? Captain
news feed, and as
America can’t come soon enough!
you take a glance at
Check. Make-up tutorials? Check.
the time, you’re filled
And after what seemed like a few
with guilt. It’s been more than 20
videos, ultimately translates into a
minutes, and it’s now midnight.
few hours on YouTube. You close
From this moment on, you have
your browser window and get back
exactly 23 hours and 59 minutes to
to writing your essay.
to your essay. A
couple of movies later, you’re at 900
words. Suddenly, the sun is out and
you need to get yourself to school.
You attend your lectures, take some
notes, make a few comments on
Facebook, and before you know
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it, class is done. Now you have a
two hour break in between classes.
Despite being notorious for procrastination, you spend your time efficiently. You have got to finish that
T
H
hanks to the very
helpful Yelp app,
you found a great
Chinese restaurant
near campus. Before you’re done
ow do you avoid
procrastination? Get
rid of anything that
might get you dis-
tracted. Turn off your smartphone,
essay. But wait, you’ve got a smart-
eating your last spring roll, you real-
and make sure you don’t open up
phone. Instagram (App), Compul-
ize it’s almost time for class. Cheque
any new tabs. Stay focused on the
sive (Game), Snapchat (App), and
please! Fast forward and now it’s
task at hand. If you need to, find
Yelp (App) are too tempting.
T minus two hours before the sub-
yourself a quiet workspace in the
mission deadline. You still need 200
library or someplace that encourages
more words. You type away furious-
you to do some work. After you’re
ly, only to take a moment to read
done studying or writing your as-
your favourite blogs. With fourteen
signment, you’ll have lots of time to
minutes to spare, you submit your
read articles like this one!
assignment on Moodle.
W I N T E R
W O N D E R L A N D
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N E W
C O L L E G E
F O R M A L
2 0 1 4
U
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nderstanding yourself - the key
to building
strong relationships
relationships are always built from
Building strong relationships can
act in certain ways and when things
be one of the most important skills
do not happen as expected, they get
people like to play sports or go out,
a person can have. It could be with
disappointed and sometimes of-
and some prefer to stay at home.
colleagues at work, friends or fam-
fended. Another mistake that
Understanding the basic desires
ily, regardless of
people often make is trying to get
and interests of the person you are
both directions. One of the common
issues that lead to unsuccessful relationships are unfulfilled expectations. Some people expect others to
All people are different
ll people are different, some really like
to play music, and
enjoy sound, others like to draw,
enjoy beautiful scenery, other
who it’s with, people
trying to build a
skills are needed
relationship with
everywhere. Learn-
puts you ahead
ing how to com-
of the game, and
municate early on
makes your com-
at university could
munications more
greatly help anyone
be successful at
RELATIONSHIPS
interesting and
valuable.
school and
To be able to
in life. What are
understand other
the keys to
people well, you
building strong
BY: ALEKSANDR KUTERNIN
first need to understand yourself.
relationships? First
and foremost, it’s important to
the most benefit from another per-
Think about the things you like to
understand what you expect to give
son, without trying to give anythin-
do: working, playing sports, read-
and receive when communicating
gin return. Over time this does not
ing, or drawing. Very often, we do
with other people. Any conversation
lead to strong relationships, instead
many things that do not resonate
is always a two sided road, and the
they weaken and fall apart.
with our inner desires, but are a result of our childhood and past experiences. Doing what you love is one
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of the best things that can happen
to a person, because it increases the
chances of success and brings some
inner meaning to your personal
life. And this state resonates with
C
Conflicts
can have. Whatever you will do in
onflicts are normal
life, you will always be around peo-
and are a part of life.
ple, and these skills can always be
Most of the time they
put to work. Learning about others
happen because of a
is an interesting process because the
misunderstanding or because of a
more you know about other people,
opportunities to make new connec-
stressful situation. Unfulfilled de-
the more you can see the different
tions and friendships arise.
sires, expectations, lies, and many
skills that they have and the bet-
other things happen. By under-
ter you can understand them. After
standing that everyone is different,
all, communication should be fun
xperience, in university
and realizing differences in charac-
and interesting, the more you know
can be difficult some-
ter can help you avoid similar situa-
about yourself and others, the better
times, and to transition
tions in the future. Take some time
your chances are of building strong
from school or being an
and find out what values another
and lasting relationships.
others, they feel it, and many new
E
Experience
international student can be quite
person has. Maybe they really value
stressful. Being in this situation
attention or their past experiences?
gives you some good opportuni-
Maybe they don’t handle stress
ties to build strong relationships as
well? Maybe they have some family
well. You can find new friends with
issues?
people who go through similar ex-
Learning to pay attention to other
periences. This gives you something
people, their needs, and under-
in common, and sometimes these
standing how you can fulfill their
friendships and relationships last
needs is one of the best skills you
for a lifetime because they have a
strong foundation based on sharing
similar experiences. Use it to
your advantage.
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hen does the
through to find unique and hand-
hundreds of people at Toronto’s of-
commercial
crafted products, traditional folk
ficial mark of the start of the holiday
Christmas season
dancing, carolers, food stands with
season at the 47th annual Cavalcade
start for you? Is it
a large variety: Belgian waffles,
of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square.
after Thanksgiving? After Hallow-
meatballs, perogies, poutine and
If you have never heard of this
een? The first day in December?
apple cider… Is your mouth water-
event, here are a few things you can
When do you realize the malls sud-
ing yet?
expect from one of the best events
denly transforming into wreaths,
downtown:
brightly coloured ribbons and bulbs
> Canadian artists performing
illuminating the
> Lighting of the Christmas tree
night? When does
> Ice skating under
that real or ready
the night sky (fee
to decorate tree
for rental of skates)
pop out from your
basement? If you
live on campus
and/or barely
noticed the change,
New College fa-
CHRISTMAS
MARKET
&
CAVALCADE
OF LIGHTS
cilitated the event
to kick off that
holiday spirit on
Saturday, Novem-
I
ber 30, 2013.
t began with an afternoon
in the distillery district’s
traditional and charming
European-style Christmas
BY: ALEXANDRIA MOTTLEY
S
ince you will have
to wait quite a few
months until this event
market opens again,
we won’t tease you anymore about
market. It is a true jewel hidden in
it and rather switch gears to the sec-
the heart of Toronto. Despite the
ond part of our holiday adventure
cold weather, we braved our way
downtown. This consisted of joining
> An incredible
fireworks display
to end the night
with a BANG
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R&B and soul singer Divine Brown
T
that this article has sparked some
is definitely something you have to
and Grammy Award winner Carvin
ideas for how you will kick off your
experience at least once in your life
Winans. The crowds stood in awe
holiday season in 2014 (despite it
while in Toronto!
watching the spectacular light
seeming far, far away). The Christ-
show. The celebrations continued
mas market usually lasts about two
P
erformers this year
included pop artist
Tyler Shaw, rising
star Cold Specks, award winning
hat wraps up the
weeks and you can find the dates for
description of our
this and the Cavalcade of Lights on-
holiday event. Hope
line, so check it out! On behalf of the
2014 has been treating you well and
students who did attend the event, it
with a concert featuring electropop artist Diamond Rings and DJ
Dopey. What more could you ask
for from a free event?!
F I G U R E
1 :
Y O R K
U N I V E R S I T Y
AT
C L O S I N G
C E R E M O N I E S
L
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ike all
students,
everyone
Equipment:
basil, 4 tbsp. olive oil, and salt and
• Pizza pan/Aluminum tray
pepper.
• Bread knife and a sharp knife
4. Mix thoroughly with a wooden
• Cutting Board
spoon, then leave it to marinate on
And for those of us who are
• Small mixing bowl
the side (or in the refrigerator) for
independent, living on residence,
• Wooden Spoon
at least 10 minutes.
or just want to learn to make food
• Pastry brush
5. While it is marinating, place
likes to eat.
the tray/pizza pan of bread in the
at a cost-efficient price, here is an
easy-to-make Italian appetizer
Steps:
oven and broil for 5 minutes or until
known as bruschetta.
1. Using the bread knife, slice
the bread turns golden on the side
6. Remove the
tray from the oven,
Yield: 12 servings
and using the pas-
Ingredients:
• 1 loaf of bread
• 2-3 ripe tomatoes
• ¼ cup of grated
mozzarella cheese
(optional)
COOKING
FOR
BEGINNERS
olive oil
• 4 tablespoons of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• Parsley (optional)
over extra-virgin
olive oil.
top of each slice of
BY: MORIN MARIAMPILLAI
bread evenly.
• ¼ cup of thinly
• 6 tablespoons of extra-virgin
bread with the left-
the marinade on
feta cheese
chopped basil leaf
the toasted slices of
7. Finally, spoon
• 12 teaspoons of
(optional)
try brush, brush
8. (Optional)
the loaf of bread horizontally into
Coat each slice of bread with a
12 thick slices and place on tray/
sprinkle of mozzarella cheese or 2
pizza pan.
teaspoons of feta cheese, then top it
2. Then using the sharp knife,
off with parsley.
dice the tomatoes as small as you
can (cut into small cubes)
3. Next in a small mixing bowl,
add the diced tomatoes, garlic,
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E
xciting times
are upon us
200 first year students at Orien-
as New College turns
#NCOWeek13 provided incoming
another year older!
students with an opportunity to
tation Week 2013 in September.
those specifically affiliated with New
F
College.
Fall 2013
all term witnessed a
Despite being the youngest college
familiarize themselves with the Uni-
at York University, New College has
versity’s atmosphere and make new
seen a steady growth in its com-
friends as they began a new chap-
munity and college pride since its
ter in life. Events during the week
our lounge, and a visit to the Sky
included Academic Orientation, a
Zone for some action packed tram-
N
inception in 2009.
Boat Cruise at the Harbour Front, a
Frosh Revival week,
where we hosted a Karaoke night
at Michelangelo’s, a games night at
poline dodge ball!
We were glad to
be joined by a lot
ew
of students as we
College Council
(NCC) works around
the year to contribute towards this
effort and we have
made numerous
NEW
COLLEGE
COUNCIL:
2013-14
RECAP
delved into spooky
caverns at Screemers for New College’s Halloween
event in October.
In November, we
additions to our
raised awareness
already diverse
about men’s health
BY: NICK GANDOTRA
repertoire of Social
with our Movem-
Events and Intra-
ber Drive. At the
mural Athletics
end of the month,
Program.
Varsity Football Game, a backyard
we packed our bags and took over
We are extremely pleased to present
BBQ with our extended family at
Montreal for a weekend to relieve
these highlights from the 2013-14
Pond Road Residence, an on-cam-
some of the midterm stress.
W
Academic Year:
pus Carnival hosted by New College,
#NCOWeek13
and a trip to Canada’s Wonderland!
e started the
Students also had the chance to
year by wel-
familiarize themselves with several
coming over
of the clubs at York University and
We also hosted cram sessions at
the Atkinson building to provide
students with a quiet study space
as they prepared for end
Winter Wonderland 2014
We had players come out and play
e ended the
Rage Dodgeball tournaments that
year with
ran overnight. Our two soccer teams
our Winter-
faced off each other in the semi-
themed Annual Formal at the Para-
finals and our Broomball team made
mount Conference Centre.
it to the Grand Championship. We
ew College likes to
This is a special event every year.
also had our all-girls Volleyball team
“Stay Frosty!”, so we
We chose this occasion to celebrate
complete an entire season for the
came back full-force
the achievements and contributions
first time.
after the break with
of our community members with an
of term finals.
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Winter 2014
Frost Week 2014. This is when we
award ceremony as we regale with
welcome incoming students dur-
some dinner, dancing and for the
ing the winter term among other
first time this year, a live band!
events. We finished the week with
Intramural and Athletics
York University’s Annual Charity
Ball at Casa Loma followed by some
skiing and snowboarding action at
the Blue Mountain weekend retreat.
For the first time ever, NCC hosted
O
Program
ur mascot, Ed the
W
Thank You!
e would like to
thank you for
your active support in making
this a very successful year in terms
Eagle, had a lot of
of community engagement and look
fun cheering for
forward to your continued involve-
and supporting all
ment with New College in the
the New College Teams this year.
years to come.
Pride Week included a movie night
The Eagles Athletics Division has
New College Council 2013-14
at the lounge and Indoor Rock
grown tremendously with an in-
Climbing at Downsview Park.
creased participation for every sport
Students also got to sample foods
and an increase in the number of
from various countries at the Multi-
sports that New College contended
Cultural Food Fair held during
in. Some of the sports that New
the week.
College participated in this year
a New College Pride Week! The
are: Hockey, Basketball, Soccer,
Volleyball, Swimming,
Broomball and Cricket.
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About the NFSA
screening process in early January.
Careers in Finance Workshop
he National Finance
The keynote and panel session will be Financial Modeling Workshop
Students Association
comprised of individuals working in
Stock Pitch Competition
is a student-run orga-
non-capital market areas of finance
CFA Information Sessions
nization, which aims
along with a workshop hosted by
Resume and Cover Letter Strategies
to provide young individuals with
CMA designation holders. A net-
Workshop
career development opportunities
working session will then cap off the
Corporate Networking Night
in the field of finance. We strive to
night with attendees from a wide ar-
better equip our members for a
ray of industries like technology and
career in the corporate world
finance to consumer packaged goods.
through various development
Our past event included 30 repre-
initiatives, such as networking
sessions and case competitions.
With the aim of sharing knowl-
that will bring together finance
or more information
about our Club and
Upcoming events feel
free to like us on:
CONTACT INFO
edge, skills and resources, we are
committed in creating a network
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Contact Us
NFSA
students and faculties from uni-
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.nfsa.ca
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/nationalfinance
versities across Canada.
Corporate
C
Networking Night
sentatives from 20 different corpora-
orporate Networking
tions which highlights the network-
Night is an annual net-
ing opportunities that attendees have of The Master New College, in the
working event hosted
to look forward to.
by the NFSA which
focuses on non-capital markets
areas of finance and other industries ranging from consumer packaged goods to telecommunication.
There will be 100 attendees selected
through a competitive resume
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Our Office is located in the Office
Atkinson (New College) building in
Room 140D at York University.
Past Events etworking Strategies
Workshop Leveraging
LinkedIn Seminar
Finance Interview Prep Workshop
T
he New
Marketing
Students
Association
(NMSA),
previously known as the American
Marketing Association (AMA), is
a student-run organization that
was recently formed with the main
objective of educating current business students at York University on
the various aspects of the marketing
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ver the past semester, the pleasure of re-hosting #MktStuthe NMSA hosted
dentsTO 4.0 by collaborating with
a range of diverse
both the RMA (Ryerson Marketing
events. In January, the team hosted
Association) and the RCMA (U of
a Career Centre Marketing Info Ses-
T’s Rotman Commerce Marketing
sion presented by Stacie Verhaeghe
Association). This event provided
(a Career Centre Internship program all students the ability to become
coordinator). This assisted students
acquainted and to network with
and attendees not only in under-
fellow business and marketing stu-
standing services offered by the Ca-
dents from around the GTA, from
reer Centre, but mainly the Business
different Ontario Universities.
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industry.
he NMSA’s
main focus is
to offer exciting
opportunities to
students who are interested in
NMSA
and case competitions, some with
collaboration with other marketing
associations and companies, giving
marketing students the opportunity
to connect with industry
professionals.
Advertising” was
was conducted by use of a casebased approach used to educate
attendees on the advertising
demic and professional activities
events, workshops, speaker panels
“Insight Into
(President of Open). This event
help them develop their aca-
The NMSA has hosted a number of
in January,
hosted by Christian Mathieu
the Marketing field, as well as
through hands-on experiences.
MSA’s final event
aspect of the marketing industry
and Public Administration Internship
Program offered to students in their
third year (Marketing, Finance, and
Management) before graduation. All
students interested in this program
by addressing both marketing and
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strategic components.
ver the past two
months, starting in
February, the club
should access the Career Centre page was pleased to host its First Annual
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found through the York website.
Case Competition by partnering
wo other events were
with Toys ‘R’ Us. The first, second,
hosted during the same
and third place positions were
month. The NMSA had
awarded to
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Shayanutha Thiyagarajah, Michelle
During the second half of the event,
hosted from Monday to Thursday,
Gupta & Jessica Wu and Hyunsoo
students were given the opportunity
listed on the club’s Twitter/ Face-
Lee respectively.
to network with each of
T
o wrap-up the year,
the NMSA hosted
Alumni Networking
Night on March 17th.
Emphasis of this event was placed
S
these panelists.
tudents interested in
applying for the NMSA
executive team for vice
president and director positions
N
book pages.
ext year, students
can anticipate similar events hosted
this past year, such
as #MktStudentsTO and speaker
should contact nmsayorku@
panels, along with slightly newer of-
University students and alumni and
gmail.com for further information,
ferings as well. Students interested
was comprised of two parts. The
as the recruitment process will begin
in getting more involved in both the
on bridging the gap between York
first half of the event consisted
New College and York University
of a panel of six York graduates
community should consider the
sharing insight into their post
NMSA. The NMSA will provide
graduate journeys, job search
students an opportunity to build
strategies, and providing stu-
an experiential and marketing
dents their personal insight into
skill set which will be useful in
the marketing industry. The
gaining a potential internship
line-up included Mark Baltazar
opportunity, and preparing them
(Brand Spark International),
for the future of their professional
Riaz Backer (Rouge Media
careers.
Group), Valeria Rivera (The NaCONTACT INFO
tional Squash Academy), Anastasia
Kedrova (Market Wired), Nicoleta
in April/May. Also, if students have
Micle (Invasix), and Nigel De Souza
any questions regarding club initia-
(Campbell’s).
tives, they should contact the above
email or attend our office hours
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.yorku.ca/nmsayorku
OFFICE: 140H ATK
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he Human
Resources
Student
Association
(HRSA),
hosts professional development
events that aim to give students
the opportunity to learn soft skills
outside of their academic studies.
Our mission is to provide professional opportunities and resources
for Human Resource Management
and Business students who wish
had several organizations attend our
students, industry professionals,
events to guide the students into the
faculty, and alumni through a vari-
professional realm. We were very
lucky to have LinkedIn, Monster.
ca, Procter & Gamble, Le Chateau,
the HRPA and of course our faculty
A
members.
s another year wraps
up, we begin to look
we have had. With
H
RSA is a recog-
HRSA
portunities for students to connect
to the professional resources and
information they need to develop
themselves on a professional level
through their own learning styles
and preferences. This year we have
support from them this year. With
at our Alumni Mixer, we ended
the year with a great networking
ratified club and we surpassed
over 700 general memberships.
like to thank everyone that has
supported us over the years and
has made our club as successful
known for being able to help
Our strategy is to provide the op-
had an overwhelming outpouring of
With this being said, we would
University,
potential through positive influence.
program, we
our 5 year anniversary as a
group at York
inspiring them to find their inner
within our
milestones this year including
nized student
students grow and develop, while
alumni presence
event. We have passed several
fessional, and social skills and
academic experience.
ith a strong
back on the great year over a dozen alums in attendance
to develop their personal, pro-
experiences in addition to their
W
ety of career and social events.
over 10 events and 300 attendees, we
as it has become.
are very grateful for another suc-
Cheers to the foundational years of
cessful year. Our aim is to initiate a
the past and many more years of
strong academic & social network
growth in the future.
amongst students and faculty which
will result in an environment that
is receptive to sharing ideas and
providing support for one another.
The HRSA facilitates close interaction among its student members of
CONTACT INFO
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.hrsayork.com
OFFICE: 112 ATK
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Y
ou are
surrounded
tions; these are also what one would
interested in the lucrative field of
normally experience in an interview
management consulting and wish
by simple,
for any consulting firm and as such
to actively pursue the career path
obvious solutions
being able to effectively handle these
to take their first step by joining the
that can dramatically increase
your income, power, influence and
success. The problem is, you just
don’t see them. The Management &
Consulting Association is a student
run non-profit leadership initiative.
We strive to help high achieving
problems is seen as an invaluable
O
trait in the eyes of recruiters.
ur mission is to ensure that the School
of Administrative
Studies’ (SAS) undergrad program
is recognized as one of the premier
F
MCA.
or more information,
please contact us at
[email protected] or
like us on Facebook
and follow MCAYorkU on Twitter.
We also have office hours scheduled
students gain essential leader-
Monday to Friday at Atkinson,
ship experience by offering
room 140 J, New College, The Of-
numerous workshops through-
fice of The Master.
out the school year. We also seek
to connect members of our clubs
with industry professionals and
MCA
CONTACT INFO
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.themca.ca
recruiters through networking
OFFICE: 140J ATK
events during the fall and winter
MCAYorkU
W
@MCAYorkU
terms.
e have
created initia-
locations for recruiting consulting
tives such as
talent worldwide and for SAS’ gradu-
The Consultant, a strategy publica-
ates to be leading the way as high-
tion examining business issues in
level performers and innovators in
the global context – all content is
written by executive and editions
are published monthly. Additionally, we are developing a casebook,
consisting of case based questions
and the methods to solve said ques-
T
the consulting industry.
he MCA is constantly
looking for new students with a passion
for Consulting to join our elite team.
We encourage all students who are
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he Atkinson
Professional
Accounting
Association
(APAA)
forward to hearing from APAA but
semester allowed students to speak
also the auditing and assurance firms with CPA representatives on a one
who get to meet brilliant students
on one basis to have any concerns
and future leaders through events
they may have answered. For those
is a student-run organization that
held by APAA. With several recruit-
who still have questions, APAA con-
serves to encourage leadership,
ment workshops and information
sistently holds weekly office hours
excellence, and professionalism
sessions such as, the annual CPA
for anyone to drop by.
in Atkinson Accounting students
night and Spring Networking Night
APAA was also able to add another
of York University. The associa-
at Dave and Busters APAA offers
proud feather in their hat this year.
tion was founded in May 1998 by a
great avenues for students to net-
With Winter Industry Night being
group of graduating students for the
work with firms like Grant Thornton, held for the first time on campus,
purposes of promoting Atkin-
York students got a unique op-
son’s Bachelor of Administrative
portunity to network with CGA’s
Studies in Accounting (BAS)
who are working in different in-
program, aiding students and so-
dustries. Being able to do so gave
liciting support from University
faculty and potential employers.
APAA
them an opportunity to not only
have their questions answered but
The best way to describe the
also to build networks that will
growth of Atkinson Professional
help them during their time at
Accounting Association is by
school and beyond.
a quote from the great author
To access all these great opportunities and learn more about the
J.R.R Tolkien where he said as the
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte,
tale grew so did the telling. Hence,
KPMG and EY among
club, feel free to visit our website
as the number of students enrolled
many others.
www.yuapaa.com and learn
in B.A.S majoring in accounting
This year, the convergence of the
more about careers in accounting.
grew so did the vision of APAA.
CMA and CA designations into
Today with a membership base of
CPA left students with many ques-
over 400 students, APAA is one of
tions. Surely APAA couldn’t be too
the biggest student run club at York
far behind to help students during
University.
this transitional period. The annual
Not only do students at York look
AIM conference held during the fall
CONTACT INFO
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.yuapaa.com
OFFICE: 253 ATK
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