Menu York College of Pennsylvania IN THIS SECTION Home About Us Offices and Departments Communications Blog YCP BLOG - STUDENTS Wondering How to Become an RA? Resident Assistant hiring season is here, which means that new opportunities are opening up for YCP students to help other Spartans adapt to college life. Meet Julianna Orkin ’23—Hillel President and Engaged Community Member “Through the challenges and triumphs,” says Julianna Orkin ’23, “I’m immensely grateful for the opportunities York College has afforded me and will continue to afford me.” National Hispanic Heritage Month—A Time to Celebrate and Appreciate Hispanic Culture Hispanic students and staff reflect on and appreciate what it means to be Hispanic and how their heritage has impacted their lives. York College Student Fought Poverty to Give Herself and Son a New Life Sherrell “China” Robinson ’22 had days when there wasn’t enough food in the house to feed herself, but she pushed past her struggles to rewrite her story. SAIL Brings Faculty, Students Together to Build a Community at York College The way most faculty and students interact is often transactional. York College of Pennsylvania is trying to change that. Four Years of Throwbacks From the first day on campus to donning their caps and gowns, the past few years have been an adventure for the Class of 2021. Anything But Typical Eric Milne ’93 is no ordinary donor, according to students who have benefitted from his generosity, which supports the York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program (YCCOSP). Living Sustainably: Tips from YCP Experts With Earth Day and Arbor Day both happening at the tail end of April, York College is focusing on how our community can interact responsibly with the environment this spring. Finding the Words: YCP Writers Explore their Craft April is a great time for writers. Spring is in full swing, with flowers blooming and the world opening up in all kinds of inspiring ways. And at York College of Pennsylvania, members of our vibrant writing community are reflecting on how their skills and passions have grown. Campus Recreation helps York College students keep active during COVID-19 Rachael Finley, Director of Campus Recreation and Cody Seachrist, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at York College of Pennsylvania, worked to keep students connected and motivated through Recreational sports and workouts. Former International Student extends the benefits of studying abroad to a new York College student Ines Ramirez ‘97/MBA ‘07, the Assistant Director of Intercultural Life at York College, was once a Rotary Exchange Student from Ecuador, living in York and attending classes at York College of Pennsylvania. Today, she is host to Adrian Arguello, who also grew up in Ecuador. Wellness means more than staying safe from COVID-19 COVID-19 has reemphasized the need for everyone to take care of themselves. Through a series of events, challenges, and campus-wide goals, York College is helping students make wellness a priority. Five tips York College students can use to ace online interviews Some graduating college students might have to interview and be hired for a job before ever meeting their colleagues in person. Here’s how York College of Pennsylvania is helping students prepare. Watching Amanda Gorman lead the way for the written word to change the world York College of Pennsylvania students and faculty are using the momentum of “The Hill We Climb” to bring poetry and performance to a modern platform. Employers show gratitude for York College graduates during Employee Appreciation Day From Human Resources to Hospitality and Sport Management to Nursing, there are York College graduates working in a range of fields across the world. We asked some York County employers why their York College hires stand out. ‘Can’t stop caring’: How York College students are giving back in the pandemic Community service is a big part of the York College experience. Social distancing measures may have changed how that’s done, but students are still finding ways to make an impact. Spartan Shoutouts: Spring 2021 Honoring York College Spartans as they uphold the values, responsibility, and integrity of the Spartan Oath. Small acts of kindness each day, add up to a huge difference. Hope in the New Year: How York College students are finding the light in 2021 Turning the calendar from 2020 to 2021 came with its share of reflection and renewed sense of promise for the future. Several York College of Pennsylvania students share what they’re hopeful for in the coming year. What's an RA, Anyway? Every winter, the Office of Residence Life, under the Division of Student Affairs, hosts a hiring process to select RAs for the upcoming academic year. Typically, over 100 students will participate. These student-leaders welcome their fellow Spartans into our residence halls and help to maintain a positive community where everyone can live and learn together. As a Spartan: Favorite YCP Memories As we prepare for the pomp and circumstance of the Class of 2020’s big day, we posed a simple question to @YorkCollegePA’s Instagram Stories audience: What is your favorite YCP memory? We heard from this semester’s graduates, YCP alumni, and even a future Spartan—and in many ways, their answers told the story of our Spartan family. The Top 5 Lessons I Learned...As a Spartan Gabrielle Ingoglia '20 has spent four-and-a-half years of her life at York College of Pennsylvania. Now, as she prepares to graduate in December 2020, she's sharing some of the lessons learned during her time here. As a Spartan...Reflections from Tony Nelo, Class of 2020 Anthony Nelo '20 looks back at his experiences as a YCP Spartan, and looks forward to a future full of promise. Mass Communication Students Help Tell Story of WWI Veteran from York When Mass Communication majors Heather Fiore (‘22), Mykela Heidel (‘22), and Morrissey Walsh (‘23) learned about an opportunity to help tell the story of African American WWI veteran George A. Wood through a documentary film, they were inspired to get involved. Thinking Outside the Bubble With social distancing and mask-wearing protocols in place campus-wide, most of the usual recreational athletic activities were canceled for the fall 2020 semester. That meant no intramural basketball, no flag football, no volleyball — nothing that requires players to move within six feet of one another. While new competitions were created for fantasy football, air hockey, table tennis, and other no-contact games, something was still missing. That’s when the campus recreation team discovered a new sport: knocker soccer. Spartan Shoutouts At first glance, the shared values of our Spartan Oath seem simple — but living them day after day, especially in the face of new challenges and obstacles, isn’t always easy. That’s why the Office of Residence Life and Housing chose to launch “Spartan Shoutouts” this fall. CATEGORIES Students Alumni Faculty & Staff Future Spartans Exploring YCP Getting Involved Career Development Health & Wellness Spartan Spirit! The York Community CONTACT US 441 Country Club Rd York, PA 17403-3651 717.846.7788 CONNECT WITH US York College Calendar Facebook York College Twitter York College YouTube York College Instagram York College Flickr About Us Admissions Academics Student Life News & Events MyYCP Athletics Bookstore Library Faculty & Staff Offices & Departments Employment Privacy Feedback Give to York College Copyright © York College of Pennsylvania