York University
How many campuses does YU have?
4 campuses: Keele, Markham, Glendon, Las Nubes
What does ISSS stand for?
International Student & Scholar Services
Name one program Nikita oversees
ECP, SIN/Tax Clinic, ACE Certificate, CRC, Grad Hub
What does PAL stand for?
Provincial Attestation Letter
The two official languages of Canada
English and French
How many undergraduate programs (full degree) does YorkU have?
150+ programs
How many virtual drop-ins with an ISA are scheduled for this week?
Three
How many incoming International and exchange students attended orientation this past academic year? (fall & winter)
345
What are the top 3 countries represented among the intl students at York?
China, India, Iran
Who is the current governor of the Bank of Canada?
Tiff Macklem
Name a famous YorkU alumni
How much does UHIP cost for the 2024/2025 academic year?
$792 for 12 months or $66 per month
Which of these countries is not a destination for academic exchange?
Turkey, United Kingdom, Philippines, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Barbados
Chile
Name 3 things international students find “new” in Canada
Holding door open
Ketchup chips
Tim Bits
Saying sorry
People smile
Saying "Hi" to strangers
Name a country with the letters Q, Y, and Z.
Quatar, Yemen, Zimbabwe & Zambia
Sing the full YorkU Chant
Deep in the heart of the YU jungle
You can hear the lions rumble
Ooo-ooo Y-U Y-U (x2)
Name 3 partner institutions for outgoing academic exchange
Name 4 out of 5 of the strategic priorities that guide international student Experience planning?
Recruitment, Conversion, Orientation & Transition, Retention, Employability
Current processing time for a study permit in Sri Lanka.
9 weeks
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
Name all 11 faculties
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
Glendon College
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Health
Lassonde School of Engineering
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Osgoode Hall Law School
Schulich School of Business
Faculty of Science
Describe what Alex Maavara does as Senior Institutional Analyst
Service of advancing Engaging the World: York University's Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy through intercultural dialogue. Additionally, the Senior Institutional Analyst acts as special advisor on issues relating to the Assistant Vice President Global Engagement and Partnerships. Working closely with the AVP Global Engagement and Partnerships, the Senior Institutional Analyst works to advise the Senior Management Team (SMT).
Give a short description of one ISE program or GL portfolio (what it is, its goal, who oversees it, and what an intl student gains from it)
Any ISE program or GL portfolio
Name all five International Student Advisors & Immigration Specialists (full name)
What country is the largest producer of Manuka honey?
New Zealand