York University (Toronto) - Jewish Students and Student Life

[MaytheSchwartzBeWithYou]

Hey all,

I'm trying to decide the best way to learn more about the current environment for Jewish students at York. I've read contrasting accounts of what Jewish student/faculty life is like there, but I don't want to assume anything I'm reading is accurate. I'm very interested in working with my POI there and I've even had an interview with her, but I'm very hesitant to broach this topic with her, especially as I haven't been accepted to the program yet (I don't believe they have sent notifications). I've considered asking current graduate students, but I don't know that any of them are Jewish.

Is anyone here a student/former student at York who can talk a bit about this, and/or, is there someone you think is appropriate to ask about this issue? I want to have a clearer idea of what life might be like there should I be offered admission.

Thank you!

[happy little pill]

I'm a current York PhD student. Feel free to PM me if you'd like.  Assuming they're following the same timeline as last year, you're about T-10 days from hearing a response.