LA&PS Voices is York University's lifestyle blog inspired by our vibrant LA&PS community. The blog offers thoughtfully written advice, resources and opinions that centre around life as a LA&PS student- including the aspects of university life that don't always make it into the highlight reel. LA&PS Voices is written by students, for students and is led by an editorial team committed to producing content rooted in our shared community.
Tips for Speaking Up in Class
July 7, 2026
Speaking up can be scary, especially in class. Whether it's presenting in a big lecture hall, participating in tutorials, or even discussions in small breakaway groups, the pressure to articulate your thoughts can feel overwhelming. It's not uncommon to fear saying the wrong thing or worry about being judged for it. With so much uncertainty and room for error, it can be tempting ...
From Classroom to Real-World Impact | The C4 Experience
Team AF members at Capstone Day. Oluwatimileyin Aina, Chidindu Chikwekwem, Matthew Ko, Anantika Kohli, Irtiqa Zafar, Ariam Teklemariam and Tanuj Pandya By Kimberly De Oliveira One of the things I have learned after my three ...
5 Key Takeaways from my Work-Study Experience
By Arjun Punia As I continue to work as a Student Engagement Assistant in the LA&PS Colleges at York University, I’m thrilled to share some insights and reflections on my current experience. Being a work ...
Not Your Average Classroom: My Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom Experience
by Dipanpreet Kaur York University provides a variety of experiential learning options for its students, including the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) course. You may be wondering if this course is like other academic courses. The ...
Written Wellness | Writing and Reading as Therapy
One day, my brother came to me and asked, "Whom do you run to when times get tough?" My answer was—"Writing! Writing is that part of my life that keeps me motivated to lift myself ...
Food in Film: Four Recommendations
Written by Camila Nakamura Last month, I was surprised by a movie that came quietly, without a lot of marketing (which I ended up watching because of pure luck): The Taste of Things by Tran ...
How I Overcame Procrastination | Advice from a Student
My assignment was due on Monday and I didn’t even begin until Sunday morning. I knew I wouldn’t get any assistance from my professor or TA because it was the weekend, so I wouldn’t get ...
From Classic to Modern: Five Romance Films
Written by Camila Nakamura As someone who tries to watch a little bit of everything, I thought I would share some of my favourite romance films that come from various subgenres with you. Maybe you ...
Exploring Summer Courses
By Kimberly De Oliveira It’s that time of year again where there are only a few months left in the winter term and we all start thinking about how we will spend our summer. Some ...
Learning to Pat Yourself on the Back
By Suhel Singh Randhawa, Editor Getting to university is a landmark move in a person’s life. Having successfully completed 12+ years of general education, you are now ready to go and pursue training that will ...
Fall Themed Films
By Camila Nakamura As an international student coming from a place where seasons are not as differentiated as here in Canada, the Fall just feels magical - I grew up watching movies set in this ...
Getting to Know the New College Head: Professor Zachary Spicer
Founded in 2009, New College is, as the name suggests, the latest addition to York’s nine colleges, and one of the Faculty of LA&PS’s four colleges. It supports undergraduate students in Commerce, Information Technology, Human ...
Getting to Know the Vanier College Head: Professor Eric Kennedy
Named after Major General The Right Honourable Georges P. Vanier, Vanier College was founded in 1967 and was the second college to be established on York’s Keele campus. Vanier College is dedicated to supporting undergraduate ...
Getting to Know the McLaughlin College Head: Professor Stevie Bell
By Suhel Singh Randhawa Founded in 1968, McLaughlin College was named in honour of the late Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, a Canadian business pioneer. George Tatham, who was the founding Head of McLaughlin College, had ...
LA&PS Colleges Community Hub: A Multipurpose Space for Students
By: Afkaheen Alam Are you tired of struggling to find a study space at Scott Library? Are you looking to connect with upper-year students for advice? Would you like a space to socialize and engage ...
How to Study Effectively for Midterms
By: Yasaman Zavar Midterm season is approaching, and for many, this can be a stressful time, but worry not! In this little guided handbook, I will share a constructive step-by-step guide to help you ...
Meet the LA&PS Voices Blog Team
Bhanu Priya Sharma is a Student Engagement Coordinator in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University, where she works with LA&PS Colleges to coordinate engagement programming for undergraduate and graduate students. She enjoys reading and writing romance fantasy, baking pretty cupcakes, and building community through creative and collaborative initiatives. Through The LA&PS Voices Blog, she hopes to highlight the diverse voices of writers in the LA&PS community and encourage students to share their stories and perspectives.
Rubaljeet Kaur (Rubal) is a Senior Student Communications Assistant in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) student. Through her work in communications and involvement in student-led initiatives, she is passionate about creating opportunities for students to share their stories, experiences, and perspectives. She enjoys storytelling, content creation, community engagement, and supporting projects that amplify student voices. Through LA&PS Voices, Rubaljeet hopes to foster an inclusive and welcoming space where students feel encouraged to express themselves, connect with others, and contribute to meaningful conversations within the LA&PS community.
Questions?
Contact our editors at bpsharma@yorku.ca or rubal07@yorku.ca for more information.