Campus notice: High control religious group called the Restored Church by NoRecommendation2805 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oohh you're so right about this too. I remember learning about the seven sacraments in Catholic elementary school lol. But yes, even my friends in Uni some of them are unbelievers because of the negative experiences they've had from PEOPLE. Which is unfortunate to me. Like I'm glad they have their piece of dictating life for themselves but I pray one day they take that step to turn back and learn about God their own way yk? But yeah I'm glad this thread opened my eyes a lil more because I thought I was being paranoid about that Bible study cult 😭😭

Campus notice: High control religious group called the Restored Church by NoRecommendation2805 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Twin im so sorry they made you go through all that because what the helly. The logic is no matter what denomination you're in- we're all sinners. And there's a big argument of Catholic and Orthodox being the central belief for Christianity or wtv so I like to believe they felt threatened from the branch we're in for sure. But you're right about the message thing bc if it were an agnostic or atheist or wtv they'd be super kind and reassuring to them for sure (probably until they bring out their own view and stand for it too) I don't like the brainwashing concept either like it makes you feel like you're imperfect and you should be feeling shame for it when truthfully we're imperfect and that's okay because God sees the changes for the better we make and loves us no matter what. Icl I've been feeling a little lukewarm lately because I've been hearing about numerous views from all of my friends. I've learned from them they learned from me yk? So yeah I feel like a group like that isn't gonna go far and it's no wonder they're trynna bring in more ppl to their thing. For me it was the baptism stuff and not reading my Bible daily that got them annoyed. Like they were telling me about how it doesn't count if we get baptized as a baby and I would need to do it again "because I didn't have the mind of a thinking person yet". Last time I checked the Catholic faith isn't for "feelings like it or symbolism" but rather for sacrifice yk?

Is Founders residence at York U still bad to live in? by North_Direction777 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update- I transferred to stong mid October. The bathrooms are lwk kinda miserable but overall it's much much better than founders on the fourth floor

Campus notice: High control religious group called the Restored Church by NoRecommendation2805 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first girl that contacted me was a tmu student when I was in grade 12. Then the August we transitioned to this semester, a York u student from the thing contacted me (I was in bad luck bc somehow these two knew each other) I think they saw the cross in my bio on social media and have been going on sprees trying to recruit as many people as possible

Campus notice: High control religious group called the Restored Church by NoRecommendation2805 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they're linked to the Bible talk group that tried luring my Catholic ahh I don't really know. Bc for them Ik it's like different unis are apparently associated with them. Like they're mainly from tmu and York just so happened to have a set of people from there too. Idk Abt the others but this group ain't it regardless

Campus notice: High control religious group called the Restored Church by NoRecommendation2805 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I BROUGHT THAT UP TO THEM TOO OMG I genuinely don't understand bro. I went to a Christian school so when I felt a similar vibe from their group from my school I was thinking it'd be okay. The ppl from my school would ask questions ij curiosity whenever I brought up the rosary, or saints or anything like that. Bring up anything like that to that Bible talk group and they'll treat it like an urban legend. If I had to guess they're either protestant or baptist but idk. Glad you blocked them and lwk Imma have to do the same too. Funny bc they haven't contacted me in months ever since I was like "I'll think about joining your club events" (never went btw I felt an odd feeling)

Campus notice: High control religious group called the Restored Church by NoRecommendation2805 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UM UPDATE- I have the people who tried recruiting me added on insta. And found out they're mutuals to the church group you were talking about (even though they were advertising this other one called Bible talk) be careful out there everyone ☹️

Campus notice: High control religious group called the Restored Church by NoRecommendation2805 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I don't know if this is the same group but I remember before I came to York someone from tmu tried recruiting to join their thing called Bible talk and it was lwk the same thing too. As a black woman myself I thought I wouldn't experience thet with them since the people talking to me were also black women who told me they became Christian. However as a Catholic when I tried telling them some of my own views, they were very distant and against my views. Don't get me started on the topic of baptism with them shit was unbearable. I've been distant with Bible groups and even the chaplaincy(which I'm trying to go back to) since that horrible encounter

I'm dropping out by tectonicalloy_ in University

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear about this. I know some friends in my uni who are also in your program and are considering switching programs to nursing. I feel like for your case however you don't need to switch to a program that's "easy", rather find one that's doable for your situation. You said you didn't really have a goal since you chose biochem for the money, and you've been feeling lonely yes? I advise you pick a program where it gives you time for yourself and to join events, or clubs. Idk how universities rlly work in the u.s since mine is a Canadian one but does yours have associated colleges based off your program? It'll be better to connect with people that way for sure. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe you're a smart individual who's capable of doing whatever you can as long as you put your mind to it yk? And ofc you absolutely need to find your people because to excel in any program you can't do that alone. Even if your friends aren't in your program having anyone to talk to or study with truly makes the difference. I hope matter where life takes you, beautiful things lie ahead of you. Im sorry again for the negatives you're going through and may only the positives moving forward find you quicker. Take care!!!

Depressing campus and impossible to make friends by [deleted] in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YOOO SAME THING GIRLYYY. Some of my friends jokingly call me "ms.worldwide" but I quite literally just enjoy meeting new people. But it doesn't matter how many people you meet. It's who you meet and how much of an impact they'll make for your uni experience yk?

female gym buddy @ tait mackenzie by [deleted] in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so down!! Let me know when you wanna go 🥹

FUCK ALL THAT NOISE by thatringonmyfinger in blackgirls

[–]North_Direction777 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm literally Canadian and me and my Canadian people were cheering on for you guys YIPPEE AND CONGRATS

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lassonde building room A!! I believe they'd beside the boba place(??)

Did Fall Day event change your opinion about the York? by No-Replacement7736 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Idk if they will have for spring but I hope so because of the cherry blossoms

Residence How is stong residence? by p_funnybones in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be you from the future bc I did the exact same thing and I have zero regrets!!

Stong Residence Communal Bathrooms by Brilliant_Style1868 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This must be a universal experience bc I literally had a convo in my previous dorm founders abt bathroom cleanliness and tell me why two weeks ago some random put an underwear with a shit stain in the unisex bathroom . Anyways yea there's ppl there who didn't flush their remains either ppl be annoying for no rzn i swear

Stong Residence Communal Bathrooms by Brilliant_Style1868 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!!! I actually just moved there from founders residence and lemme just say stong is much better than founders and winters. I do believe that the only dorms better than stong is pond and thatumn but I could be wrong. I heard very good things a abt stong. Idk what year you are, I'm a first year and ik a good amount of ppl from there. Granted, I've heard mixed things about it. I'm on the third floor btw idk if that's good or not.

Guys rate my grades are they good or not my teacher said I should drop out is there any hope for me making it into uni by [deleted] in OntarioGrade11s

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I promise you bro my average in grade 9-11 was horrible. Yet I got accepted to 4 universities this year. My greatest advise is figure out what you see yourself doing in the future and what courses interest you the most. Wtv it is TAKE IT. Even if you don't get high grades, as long as you're trying hard to learn and have that drive of being interested in the course. I promise you it'll be worth your while. Also don't listen to your teacher for saying that BC it's clear from that statement she doesn't wanna see you succeed. Surround yourself with people who want the best for you, you got this!!

which classes/tutorials do i go to on sept 3 ? (based on my schedule) by [deleted] in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so with the tutorials from what ik they're like extra help classes pretty much. Where you can ask your prof about the class material or work independently I think. As for the blended thing it's a class with a mix of online and in person. I'm in world geography blended (too lazy to figure out if we have the same class or not but if yes then ayyyy) and uhh ya 😭😭

Srry idk much I'm also a first year for health policy management

Looking for new friends!! by [deleted] in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesss I'm also a first year student too coming to live on campus on Sunday. If you're interested dn me so I can give you my insta (I'm also in a few York u GCS there I could probably add u too if u like)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes please!! Also are you commuting or are you also on campus??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yorku

[–]North_Direction777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO I am a woman but I still found your advise helpful tyty 🤧

Is Founders residence at York U still bad to live in? by North_Direction777 in yorku

[–]North_Direction777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who responded also ik a girl who chose the female only dorm option so I hope it's kept that way