Geographical location:
Toronto is the capital of Ontario. ? Toronto? What does (Toronto) mean in Hindi? Where to party? . Toronto was formed by the merger of Toronto, York, East York, North York, scarborough and Itobuy Valley in 1998+ 10, with an area of 632 square kilometers and a population of 2.5 million. It is the fifth largest city in North America, plus the largest city. Toronto is the center of Canadian economy, finance, manufacturing, commerce, education and health. 1996, it was rated as the best commercial city in the world by American magazine Happiness. Among the top 500 companies in the world selected by the magazine, half of Canadian companies are located in Toronto. 90% foreign banks in Canada are located in this city. Toronto Stock Exchange is the third largest exchange in North America in terms of trading volume.
Toronto has many immigrants and obvious multicultural characteristics. 48% of its residents are immigrants from 169 countries around the world, and it is one of the largest Chinese gathering places in North America. According to incomplete statistics, about 500,000 Chinese and overseas Chinese live in this area. As for information channels, there are three Chinese newspapers, several Cantonese radio stations (all day) and a Putonghua radio station (unfortunately, only one hour a day). Newspapers are indispensable for news and entertainment. But its advertising information is also very rich, such as moving, looking for a house, renting a house, insurance, immigration and so on. It's extremely convenient, just like at home.
Toronto has two special sports: skiing and skating. Blbe Mountain Ski Resort is about two hours' drive from Toronto. The rent and venue fee for skiing equipment is about 15 yuan, and the coaching fee is about 45 yuan +0.5 hours. There is an ice skating rink in front of Toronto City Hall. The venue is free, CND9 the roller skates are rented for 3 hours.
Toronto traffic:
For students who don't have a car, they need to take the Toronto Rail Transit O (TTC) to leave the campus. The whole system includes buses, subways and trams. Single fare is adopted. No matter how many times you transfer in the system, the fare is cash 2.5 yuan (or ticket/token 2 yuan, which needs to be purchased in multiples of 5).
The four seasons in Toronto:
Toronto is a tourist attraction with four distinct seasons. Located in Toronto, 566 feet north of Lake Ontario, it is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, its latitude is similar to that of Northern California. So the climate in Toronto is quite mild, and spring and summer are the warmest in Canada.
-Spring: Toronto's spring is the most anticipated. In winter, everything begins to wake up from the melting snow, the earth is thriving, and people are eager to move. When the temperature rose above 65,438+00 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time, they couldn't wait to walk indoors to the outdoor balcony and enjoy the first sunshine in early spring. Clothes you need to bring: a thin coat and an umbrella, suitable for cold spring and rainy days.
-Summer: Toronto is beautiful in summer, and the climate is quite hot and humid. The temperature in midsummer hovers between 16-27 degrees Celsius, and sometimes even rises to 32-35 degrees Celsius. Therefore, throughout the summer, beaches and parks will be crowded with people enjoying the hot summer days, and outdoor cafes will be packed and the atmosphere will be lively and happy. Clothes to carry: sunscreen. Clothing, from shorts and sandals to jeans and sunglasses, is a must; However, it should be noted that most restaurants and retail stores need to dress neatly.
-Autumn: If you haven't seen the autumn in Toronto, you must experience it yourself. Autumn is the season when leaves change color, and the mountains and plains are full of strong colors of red, orange, yellow and green, which is amazing. The climate in autumn is also quite cool and comfortable, with plenty of sunshine. Whether it's a stroll around the city center or a day trip to the suburbs, it's all enjoyment and leisure. Clothes you need to bring: a thin coat and a sweater or two.
-Winter: Toronto people are very cold-resistant, and even when it snows, the whole city is still full of vitality-from skating to skiing, plus countless festival celebrations, it is really colorful. Although the winter climate here is cold and often snows, it is mild compared with American cities located on the south bank of Lake Ontario. The temperature in January will be between-10 and -5 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature is close to -20 degrees Celsius. Clothing required: warm coat, hat, scarf, gloves and boots.
Safety information:
The emergency telephone number in Toronto is 9 1 1, which is used for alarm, fire and medical emergency.
The Toronto Police Department has 5000 uniformed street patrolmen, and the contact number is 4 16-808-2222.
Toronto has the largest municipal medical emergency service system in China, with 465,438+0 emergency rooms and 850 emergency personnel.
Degree introduction:
York University has four campuses, the main campus is located in Kiel Street at the northwest end of Greater Toronto, covering 550 acres, and the Grundang campus covers 85 acres. In addition, there are Miles S. Nada Business Management Center and Osgoodhall Legal Professional Development Center. York University has more than 40,000 students. Among them, there are about 34,300 undergraduates, about 4,300 graduate students and about 2,200 international students. Full-time teachers 1 125, 800 part-time teachers, is the third largest university in Canada. Rich academic awards and high-quality research projects are the main reasons why top scholars in Canada and even the world finally choose York University. York's teachers are famous for their constant innovation in education; And through their efforts, they brought York's influence to all aspects of society. Courses at York University are organized by departments. Undergraduate students study in York Campus and Granden Campus respectively, and receive comprehensive and excellent education. At the undergraduate level, these colleges offer corresponding certificates and degree programs: Atkinson College, Humanities College, Education Department, Environmental Studies Department, Fine Arts Department, Granden Department, Pure Science and Applied Science Department, osgood Hall Law School, and Scuri Keke Business School. Granden has its own campus, offering English and French courses. Atkinson usually offers classes in the evening, weekends and summer. Their courses can be conducted on or off campus, or through distance education technology.
Graduate student, York graduate student major: art history; Biology; Business administration; Chemistry; Communication and culture; Computer science; Dance; Earth and space science; Economics; Education: language, culture and teaching; English; Environmental protection research; Film and television; Geography; History; Interdisciplinary research; Science of aging and health; Law; Theoretical and applied linguistics; Mathematics and statistics; Teachers' mathematics; Music; Philosophy; Physics and astronomy; Political science; Psychology; Social thinking and political thinking; Social anthropology; Social work; Sociology; Drama industry; Translation; Visual arts; Women studies. York U*** has ten colleges: College of Arts, College of Education, College of Art, School of Environmental Studies, Schulich Business School, Atkinson College of Art and Specialty, Academy of Natural and Applied Sciences, Osgoode Hall Law School, Glendon College with bilingual teaching in English and French, and Graduate School. In addition, there are 2 1 research centers. The most popular subjects are: business management, film, drama, music, health science, psychology and sociology. York Schulich Business School's MBA program has always been the first and second place in Canada's national business schools, and the competition for admission is fierce. Students who are not really top-notch are difficult to be admitted.
School dormitory:
There are seven dormitories in the main campus of York University, each of which can accommodate 250 students, and there are two dormitories in the Grundang campus, which can accommodate 400 students. For graduate students, there are apartments and dormitories. York is located in the largest city in Canada, and its campus life is rich and colorful. There are 150 student associations and organizations in the campus, and there are 33 restaurants, pubs, simple restaurants and take-away restaurants. There are lectures, meetings, briefings and other activities every week. The Art Institute also provides plays, dances, concerts and other artistic performances for the public, while the Grundang Gallery publicly displays various contemporary Canadian and world works of art..
Library:
The school has five libraries with 2 million books and magazines. And there are a lot of computer equipment for students to use.
Recreational activities:
The school is well-equipped and provides students with a variety of entertainment and sports venues: Metropolitan Toronto Indoor Track and Field Center, Ice Park (including six skating rinks and fitness training facilities), National Tennis Center, swimming pool, aerobics center, squash court, gym, sports medical center and York Stadium.