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 ...
How to Make this Your Year
By Kimberly De Oliveira If you’re anything like me, you step into each new school year determined to take control and make it your best yet. In the first couple of weeks, it is hard ...
TIFF 23 - Tips from a First-time Goer to Another
By Camila Nakamura This year I had the opportunity to attend the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. Running over a week in the beginning of September, the festival brings a solid and ...
LA&PS Colleges Launches Pizza with Profs Event Series
By: Afkaheen Alam Going from the hallways of a high school where teachers know your name to having classes with several hundred students in Curtis Lecture Hall can feel intimidating. Even for the most academically ...
Advancing YU: A Stepping Stone to Success
York University has a wide array of resources at its students’ disposal, be it mental health support, academics, recreation, or professional development opportunities. One such resource is the Advancing YU program, which is an alumni-based ...
A New Beginning: LA&PS Colleges Welcome Incoming Graduate Students
For those of you embarking on a MA, PhD, or Postdoc in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University, this post is for YOU! LA&PS Colleges will be hosting a series ...
Finding Your Identity in the Academic World
By Ari Coming to university, I had decided on goals that I set in stone. Which now really seems like an interesting approach to have as a first year in a completely new environment... Sitting ...
Why you should write a letter to your future self before graduating
By: Yasaman Zavar If there’s anything I’ve learned in life, no matter how big or small, how simple or complicated your goals are, write them down. Our brain sometimes needs to be reminded of those ...
Barbenheimer: Everything You Need to Know about the Event of the Year for Cinephiles
By Camila Nakamura On July 21, two of the most anticipated movies of the year will open in theatres, Barbie and Oppenheimer – whose names have been combined in online communities into Barbenheimer. For many ...
The Art of Healing
By Eseosa Britney Imade The truth is my trauma cannot be erased. It is a part of my story, it does not make me a disgrace. I did not choose for all these things to ...
The Student Experience at Congress 2023
The Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences is not only Canada’s largest academic conference, but it is also one of the largest in the world. This was the first time in 4 years that the ...
The Sikh Experience in Canada
By India Madsen In April, Canada celebrated the Sikh Heritage Month; a month dedicated to the Sikhs in Canada, in celebration of their faith, and their contribution to Canadian society. I had the chance to ...
5 Things to Do to Kick Off This Spring Season
Kimberly De Oliveira On March 20, 2023, spring officially came to be. After months of freezing temperatures and winter blizzards, the new season comes as a relief. For many of us, the exam season has ...
The Sikhs: their History, their Beliefs, and their Contribution to Canada
By Suhel Singh Randhawa ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ April in Canada is commemorated as the Sikh Heritage Month, a month dedicated to remembering and acknowledging the presence and contribution of the Sikhs (followers of the Sikh ...
A Day in the Life of LA&PS Students
By Kimberly De Oliveira A part of the essence of an academic journey is going through seasonal changes in your workload. Sometimes my school workload and other responsibilities quickly accumulate, and I spend every waking ...
Is BookTok Really Worth the Hype When it Comes to Book Recommendations?
By Yasaman Zavar In my opinion, when choosing a book to read, your decision should not be influenced by others, especially not BookTok. Don’t get me wrong, TikTok’s BookTok is a great place to go ...
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.