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 ...
The 7 Types of Reviews on Rate My Professors
By India Madsen, LA&PS Voices Editor My hand was shaky as I clicked “enroll.” I was nervous because, as a fellow student had put it, enrolling in a class without reading the Rate My Professors ...
Mature Students @ York: Small in Numbers but Valuable in Contribution
By Clifton Grant One of the many benefits of being a student at York University is experiencing the diversity of our student body. Students from different backgrounds from all over the globe congregate on our ...
How to Persuade an Audience of One or One Thousand- A Guide to Becoming a Better Public Speaker
By Suhel Singh Randhawa Words, spoken and written, are a true innovation of humanity. The ability to preserve one’s thoughts and feelings in a tangible form, to speak one’s thoughts in a variety of ways ...
An Introduction to the Magical World of International Film
By Camila Nakamura For many, foreign movies, or productions from outside the Hollywood circuit, are stereotyped as being too complex, difficult to understand, and even dragging and boring. So, to guide you in this journey ...
Have you ever been “Tall Poppied?”
By India Madsen, LA&PS Voices Blog Editor According to the ancient Roman historian Livy, there once lived a son of a tyrannical king, who upon seizing political power in a distant city, sent a messenger ...
8 Bucket List Items Every York Student Should Check Off Before Graduating
Cheer on the Lions at a Football Game Football games are a classic university experience. York has a beautiful stadium and a talented team. Even if you don’t know a false start from a touchdown, ...
Remembering Malcom X
Movements and revolutions are a part and parcel of society, where oppressed classes struggle against their oppressor for freedom and their dignity. These agitations are led by men and women of great knowledge of the ...
Drag Racing Comes to LA&PS!
By India Madsen Editor, LA&PS Voices Typically, the halls of Founders College are dead silent on a Thursday evening. February 16th, however, saw a buzzing crowd of students in a line that snaked around the ...
Persistent, Consistent, and Ongoing - an Interview with Professor Natasha L. Henry-Dixon
This interview was conducted by Suhel Singh Randhawa on February 7, 2023. Every year, we mark the month of February as Black History Month, commemorating the history of Black people, their historical and contemporary experiences ...
Why you should ditch your #Couplegoals this Valentine’s Day (Feat. the LA&PS Healthy Relationships Workshop)
India Madsen Editor, LA&PS Voices The hashtag #couplegoals took off around 2010, bringing fuzzy Valencia-filtered selfies of couples kissing, wearing annoying matching T-shirts, or enjoying luxurious beach vacations. Even though the hashtag’s popularity has waned, ...
How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter
By Suhel Singh Randhawa Editor, LA&PS Voices Summer brings along many things to look forward to:; good weather, blue skies, outdoor sports, blooming gardens, and clothes that don’t weigh you down. For students, it also brings ...
Beating the Winter Blues
By Suhel Singh Randhawa Editor, LA&PS Voices The mercury has dropped. The sun has hidden itself behind grey clouds. The sky showers us with snow and freezing rain. Our shoulders now bear not only the ...
This is Your Sign to Go to a Concert Alone in 2023
By India Madsen, LA&PS Voices Editor Imagine you’re anxiously waiting in line for a concert. A long line of people who seem to be dressed better than you weaves around the block. You desperately scan ...
Your Winter Virtual Care Package
On this page: Stretches for the chronically desk-ridden How to write an A+ essay FAST Chai: A Warm Treat to beat the Winter Stretches for the chronically desk-ridden By India Madsen Carrying around a heavy ...
Ending Gender-Based Violence: We All Have a Part to Play
At this time of year, I invite you to take time to reflect on gender-based violence. On November 25th, we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day was created ...
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.