In March 1959, the Ontario government established York University, referred to as York U. The first batch of freshmen enrolled in September 1960, moved to the current Keele campus in 1965, and Schulich was established in 1966 Business School. York University currently has two campuses, Glendon and Keele. The Glendon campus is located in the center of Toronto and is an English-French bilingual teaching area. The Keele campus is located on the outskirts of Toronto, about a 40-minute drive from the city center. It is also the Schulich Business School. School of Business) location. Because it is in the Greater Toronto Area, it is very easy to recruit outstanding elite students, and York University has grown rapidly along the way.
Location:
Toronto is the capital of Ontario. "Toronto" means "gathering place" in Indian language. The city of Toronto was formed in January 1998 by the merger of the original six cities of Toronto, York, East York, North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke. It covers an area of ??632 square kilometers and has a population of 2.5 million. It is the fifth largest city in North America and the largest in Canada. City. Toronto is Canada's economic, financial, manufacturing, business, education and health center. In 1996, it was awarded the best business city in the world by the American "Happiness" magazine. Half of the Canadian companies among the world's 500 largest companies selected by the magazine are located in Toronto. . 90% of foreign banks in Canada are located in the city. The Toronto Stock Exchange is the third largest exchange in North America by trading volume.
Toronto has a large number of immigrants and has obvious multicultural characteristics. 48% of its residents are immigrants from 169 countries around the world. It is one of the largest gathering places of Chinese in North America. According to incomplete statistics, there are about 500,000 Overseas Chinese live in the area. Regarding information channels, there are three Chinese newspapers and periodicals in Toronto, several Cantonese radio stations (all day) and one Mandarin radio station (unfortunately, only one hour a day). News and entertainment are naturally indispensable to newspapers. But it also has plenty of advertising information, including moving, finding a house, renting, insurance, immigration, etc. It is extremely convenient, just like in China.
There are two distinctive sports in Toronto: skiing and skating. The Blbe Mountain ski resort is about 2 hours drive from Toronto. The ski equipment rental and venue fee are about CND15, and the coaching fee is about CND45 for one and a half hours. There is an ice skating venue in front of the Toronto City Hall. The venue is free and skate rental is CND9 for 3 hours.
Toronto Transportation:
For students who do not have a car, they need to take the Toronto Transit Commissino (TTC) to leave campus. The entire system includes buses and subways. With Tram. A single fare is adopted. Regardless of the number of transfers in the system, the fare is CND2.5 in cash (or CND2 in tickets/tokens, which must be purchased in multiples of 5 at a time).
Toronto’s four seasons:
Toronto is a tourist destination with distinct four seasons. It is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario with an ocean height of 566 feet. It is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, its latitude is nearly that of Northern California. Therefore, Toronto's climate is quite mild, with the warmest spring and summer in Canada.
-Spring: Spring in Toronto is the most anticipated. Everything begins to wake up from the melting snow in winter, the earth is thriving, and people are ready to move. When the temperature rises to 10 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time ) or above, you can’t wait to walk from indoors to the outdoor balcony to enjoy the first sunshine of early spring. What you need to bring: a light jacket and umbrella in case of cold spring and rainy days.
-Summer: Summer in Toronto is very beautiful, and the climate is quite hot and humid. Temperatures in mid-summer hover between 16-27 degrees Celsius and sometimes even rise to 32-35 degrees Celsius. Therefore, throughout the summer, beaches and parks will be filled with people enjoying the hot summer weather, and outdoor cafes will also be packed with seats, making the atmosphere extremely lively and happy. What to bring: Sunscreen and sunscreen. In terms of clothing, everything from shorts and sandals to jeans and sunglasses is a necessity; but please note that you need to dress neatly when visiting most restaurants and retail stores.
-Autumn: If you have never seen autumn in Toronto, you must experience it for yourself. Autumn is the season when leaves change color, and the mountains and fields are filled with intense colors of red, orange, yellow, and green, which is stunning. The climate in autumn is also quite cool and comfortable, with abundant sunshine. Whether walking around in the city center or taking a day trip to the suburbs, it is particularly relaxing and relaxing. What to bring: A light jacket and a sweater or two.
-Winter: Torontonians are very hardy to the cold, and even when it snows, the city is still alive with everything from ice skating to skiing, plus countless holiday celebrations, it’s really diverse. Pick. Although the winter here is cold and often snowy, it is relatively mild compared to American cities located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
The temperature in January will be between -10 and -5 degrees Celsius, with the lowest temperature close to -20 degrees Celsius. What you need to bring: warm coat, hat, scarf, gloves and leather boots.
Safety information:
Toronto’s emergency number is 911, which is used for police, fire and medical emergencies.
The Toronto Police Service has 5,000 uniformed street patrol officers. The contact number is 416-808-2222.
Toronto has the largest municipal medical emergency service system in the country, with 41 emergency rooms and 850 first responders in the city.
Degree introduction:
York University is divided into four campuses. The main campus located on Keele Street in the northwest end of Greater Toronto covers an area of ??550 acres, the Glendon campus covers an area of ??85 acres, In addition, there are the Miles S. Nada Center for Business Management and the Osgoode Hall Law Professional Development Center. York University*** has more than 40,000 students. Among them, there are about 34,300 undergraduate and bachelor's students, about 4,300 graduate students, and about 2,200 international students. There are 1,125 full-time teachers and 800 part-time teachers. Compared with the number of students, it is the third largest university in Canada. Generous academic rewards and high-quality research projects are the main reasons why top scholars from Canada and around the world ultimately choose York University. York’s teachers are known for their continuous innovation in education; and through their efforts, they bring York’s influence into all aspects of society. Courses at York University are organized into departments and schools. Undergraduate students study at the York campus and the Glendon campus respectively, receiving a comprehensive and excellent education. At the undergraduate level, these colleges offer corresponding certificate and degree programs: Atkinson College, College of Humanities, Department of Education, Department of Environmental Studies, Department of Fine Arts, Department of Glendon, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, Osgoode Hall School of Law, and the School of Business. Glendon has its own campus and offers courses in both English and French. Ai Jinsen generally offers courses in the evening, weekends, and summer. Their courses can be delivered on or off campus, or through distance education technology.
Graduate at York: Art History; Biology; Business Administration; Chemistry; Communication and Culture; Computer Science; Dance; Earth and Space Sciences; Economics; Education: Language, Culture and Teaching; English; Environmental Studies; Film and Television; Geography; History; Interdisciplinary Studies; Aging and Health Sciences; Law; Theoretical and Applied Linguistics; Mathematics and Statistics; Teacher Mathematics; Music; Philosophy; Physics and Astronomy; Political Science; Psychology; Social Thinking and political thinking; social anthropology; social work; sociology; theater industry; translation; visual arts; women's studies. York U*** has ten major colleges: College of Liberal Arts, College of Education, College of Art, School of Environmental Studies, Schulich School of Business, Atkinson College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Osgoode Hall Law School, and Glendon College, which teaches English and French bilingually. , and graduate school, and also has 21 research centers. The most popular departments are: business management, film, drama, music, health sciences, psychology, sociology. York's Schulich Business School MBA program has always been ranked first or second among business schools in Canada. Admission competition is fierce, and it is difficult for students who are not truly top-notch to be admitted.
School dormitories:
There are seven dormitories on the main campus of York University, each of which can accommodate 250 students. There are two dormitories on the Glendon campus, which can accommodate 400 students. . There are apartment-style dormitories for graduate students. Located in Canada's largest city, York's campus life can be described as colorful. There are 150 student clubs and student organizations on campus, 33 restaurants, pubs, light restaurants and takeaway restaurants, etc. There are lectures, conferences, briefings and other activities every week. The Art Institute also provides drama, dance, concerts and other artistic performances to the public. The Glendon Gallery publicly displays various contemporary Canadian and world art works.
Library:
The school has five libraries, with a total of 2 million books and various magazines; and a large number of computer equipment for students to use.
Recreational activities:
The school has complete facilities and a variety of entertainment and sports venues for students: Metropolitan Toronto Indoor Track and Field Center, Ice Park (including 6 ice rinks and Physical Training Facility), National Tennis Centre, Swimming Pool, Aerobics Centre, Squash Hall, Gym, Sports Medicine Centre, York Stadium.