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Bridge the gap from the classroom to the workplace with work-integrated learning

March 2024

March is Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Month (CEWIL). Let’s talk about what that means and how you can get involved as a McMaster student. What if we told you there’s a way to take your learning beyond the lecture hall and into the real world? Enter work-integrated learning, your golden ticket to bridging theory with practice. 

Students and staff onstage wearing cultural clothing.

New Intercultural Learning Certificate open to all McMaster students

March 2024

The Intercultural Learning Certificate, a new program hosted by the Student Success Centre, is here to help all McMaster students recognize, celebrate and encourage cross-cultural communication. There’s a diverse selection of events to choose from, so you’re sure to find something that fits your interests and passion for intercultural learning.

Cassie at career booth

Is networking scary? (It doesn’t have to be!)

By: Cassie Fischer, career counsellor

To most students, “networking” is a scary word, but it doesn’t have to be. As a Student Success Centre career counsellor and facilitator of the weekly career-pop ups, students often tell me that they know networking is important, but they haven’t had success with it. Or, they’re too nervous to try or don’t know where to start. First off, it’s okay not to know. And we’re here for you.  Here’s a short guide to help your networking journey. 

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Student Journeys

Navigating University as a First-Generation Student

Immigration is a common theme in my family’s history. In the early twentieth century, my great grandparents left Okinawa and Japan in pursuit of a better life. Their month-long voyageacross the Pacific Ocean led them to the shores of Callao, Peru, where they found the promise of opportunity.

Read the Journey about Navigating University as a First-Generation Student
Alexa Braverman, fourth year, Howard Schimmer, fourth year, Ryan Vo, third year, Linh Nguyen, third year, Aaron Roodhart, third year, Dina Elhanan, fourth year and Amanda Round, fourth year.

Summer job search advice from McMaster students

Unsure how to secure a summer job? You are not alone. In this article, you’ll learn how seven upper-years found their roles, including their successful and not-so-successful job search methods.  

Read the Journey about Summer job search advice from McMaster students