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?
One
How many International Engagement Champions did we have for the 2024-2025 academic year?
46
What are the top 3 countries represented among the intl students at York?
China, India, Iran
Who is the prime minister of Canada?
Mark Carney
Name a famous YorkU alumni
How much does UHIP cost for the 2024/2025 academic year?
$756 for 12 months or $63 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, etc.
How many Marvel movies have premiered so far?
35 movies (as of April 28)
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 sponsors for the International & Exchange Student Orientation (last year)
TD, Rogers, PhoneBox, Scotiabank, BMO, Alterna Savings
Current processing time for a study permit in Mexico
5 weeks
How many countries are there in the continent of Africa?
54 countries
Name all 11 faculties
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)
Name a country with the letters Q, Y, and Z
Quatar, Yemen, Zimbabwe & Zambia