Phya Academy

"[Dr. Goldstein] is open, enthusiastic, encouraging, and very helpful, and you get a great sense of genuine enthusiam from him. I think much of the fear about university for first-year students is not knowing what to expect, and this program alleviated much of my fears. I feel very prepared and excited for my first year as a result!"

" [Dr. Goldstein] was engaging and thoughtful, and fostered stimulating discussion and skills that would benefit her in first year, such as critical thinking, time management, and how to navigate relationships with professors. I highly recommend this program to future students to help prepare them for further education in a manner high school does not.

“Dr. Goldstein's biggest and most influential strength as an instructor is his genuine care and compassion for his students. There have been multiple occasions over the course of my undergrad where I have felt comfortable to reach out to Dr. Goldstein for both personal and academic reasons without the fear of judgement or negative critique"

"Not only does Dr. Goldstein work towards ensuring all of his students succeed, but he also crafts his lectures and classes to allow each type of learner to succeed inside this class setting. This structured approach to teaching and the dedication to teaching and ensuring students' success in learning. This passion in and out of the classroom through one on one learning in office hours and lecture, as well as endless support, is what makes Dr. Goldstein stand out from other teachers. His passion, leadership, inspiration, drive, and dedication are truly one of a kind.”

“University is by convention a trial by fire at scale. The subjectivity of high school grading and university expectations have a staggering differential. Having the ability to access quality education that can challenge people in a similar manner to a post-secondary education would be an asset for many students looking at higher education."

“Dr. Goldstein is undoubtedly the most remarkable professor I’ve encountered during my time at Wilfrid Laurier University. It is clear he is an expert in communication, the humanities, and mentorship.”