{"id":98179,"date":"2021-01-14T15:37:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-pols\/?page_id=98179"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:53:34","slug":"first-year-success","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/experience\/first-year-success\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Year Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Welcome to the Department of Politics. As you begin your academic journey, know that we are here for you and we want to see you succeed. No matter what program you're in, below are some tips and resources to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember your university life also includes many ways to get involved on and off campus, through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/experience\/student-associations\/\">professional student clubs<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yorku.campuslabs.ca\/engage\/organizations\" target=\"_blank\">university-wide clubs and associations<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Colleges events<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/co-op\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">co-op<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\">studying abroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/academic-resources\/peer-support\/\">Peer Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/academic-resources\/awards-scholarships-bursaries\/\">Awards, Scholarships &amp; Bursaries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aboriginal.info.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centre for Indigenous Student Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York International<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acmaps.info.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mature &amp; Part-Time Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/students\/first-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for First-Year Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yustart.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YU Start<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Course selection is the very first thing you have to do. Check out your YU Start content for the recommended first-year course plan. We encourage you to take courses in sequential order for optimal results. If required, do not delay registering with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Accessibility Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all comes down to being responsible, asking for help when you need it and staying organized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How LA&amp;PS Academic Advising Went Digital\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K1QshBd7-T0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Six Tips for Success in First-Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Register.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Register.png 512w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Register-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Prepare a Realistic Timetable<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/workshop-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/workshop-01.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/workshop-01-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Attend Free Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/journalism.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/journalism.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/journalism-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stay Current<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/meet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/meet.png 512w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/meet-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Make Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/handshake.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/handshake.png 512w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/handshake-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Engage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/questions.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/questions.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/questions-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Talk to Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to do well in your first Political Science course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Prof. Rodney Loeppky says:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University has more personal freedom and less structure - it is empowering, but beware: manage your time and spread out your tasks. If you let things pile up until the end of semester, the stress and anxiety will undermine your own efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are in your first-year, and you should put in your best effort, but do not fixate on the \u2018A\u2019 grade. In fact, falling short of the \u2018A\u2019 grade (it doesn\u2019t matter how far short you fall) is probably the moment when we learn and develop the most. Try to use these moments to improve for the next assignment. Where did you go off course? What could you do strengthen your future work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review your material daily (do your reading!), but also try to start thinking politically. Thinking politically means caring about the world, not just passively letting it go by you. Read the newspaper, ask questions in your tutorial, and don\u2019t hesitate to get into conversations with your classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out and make friends with your fellow students. They will help and support you, and they will make the university experience much better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Prof. Sergei Plekhanov says:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get empowered. 快播视频 of politics is exciting, sobering, and empowering. Yes, knowledge is power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work to shape your own future, don\u2019t leave it to others. The world is in crisis, and it is up to the new generation of citizens to find new paths to the future, your future. To help you become part of this effort, we will provide you with crucial knowledge, the knowledge of politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attend classes. If you want to succeed, make sure to attend every class and do your readings diligently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speak up. Whether you practice politics or study politics, conversation is of crucial importance. Speak up in class as much as you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your professor and your TAs. Your professor and his team of assistants are there to help you with all of your questions and concerns. Don\u2019t hesitate to talk with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"98338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Advisign350x235.jpg\" alt=\"two women in conversation at desk\" class=\"wp-image-98338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Advisign350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Advisign350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Advising<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"98439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Faculty350x235.jpg\" alt=\"professor speaking to students in lecture hall\" class=\"wp-image-98439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Faculty350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Faculty350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.laps.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a Prof<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"98429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/StudentAssocs350x235.jpg\" alt=\"yorku political science event attendees\" class=\"wp-image-98429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/StudentAssocs350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/StudentAssocs350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/experience\/student-associations\/\">Student Associations<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"98592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Alumni325x235.jpg\" alt=\"graduates in caps and gowns\" class=\"wp-image-98592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Alumni325x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2021\/01\/Alumni325x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Our Alumni<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"h6 text-white text-center wp-block-heading\">Connect with the Department of Politics<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul 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