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Explore ways to take your education to the next level at Further Education Fair
September 28–October 15, 2021We’re trying something new this year for Further Education Fair. We’re hosting the fair on Microsoft Teams over more than two weeks, so you can participate in a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous activities designed to help you explore your further education options. More than 50 institutions are participating!
Explore ways to take your education to the next level at Further Education FairLearn more about Further Education Fair
Changes are coming to the Wilson Leadership Scholar Award (WLSA)
Applications open September 8, 2021The leadership experience award will now be open to more students, including permanent residents, international students and domestic students.
Applications for the award open on September 8, 2021. Review this page to find out what’s changing, what’s staying the same and how to apply. Bookmark the page for more updates coming soon.
Changes are coming to the Wilson Leadership Scholar Award (WLSA)Learn about the award
McMaster email migration is complete
Fall 2021It’s official! All McMaster students have access to Outlook email as part of their Microsoft 365 account.
For more info and resources, visit McMaster’s Office 365 Hub. If you’re having difficulty accessing your email or any Microsoft 365 apps, please contact University Technology Services (UTS).
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Student Journeys
Studying for success
Hey, Marauders! Welcome to our final post in the Academic Prep Skills Series. I can’t believe we’re on the last one, so thanks for joining me to the very end! Today, we’re discussing some ways you can study for success on your assessments this year. Also, register for our final webinar on the topic, happening […]
Read the Journey about Studying for successReading and writing for academic purposes
Hi, Marauders! Today, we’re exploring best practices for reading and writing in university. All students have to read academic texts and communicate ideas through some form of written component (report, paper, reflection, etc.). If you want to pick up more tips for efficient reading and writing, be sure to sign up for the webinar happening […]
Read the Journey about Reading and writing for academic purposesNote-taking in university
Hi, Marauders! In today’s blog post, we’re “taking note” of various note-taking strategies (pun intended!). In university, your learning becomes very self-directed, so your ability to take effective notes during lectures is essential. In high school, I filled out lesson handouts that were very teacher-directed. In university, I had to develop my own note-taking strategy from the ground up. It took me a while to navigate, but eventually, I understood the benefits, […]
Read the Journey about Note-taking in universityBeing an online learner
Hey, Marauders! Welcome to the next blog post. Today, we’re uncovering the recipe for successful online learning. Many of us have experienced the benefits of online learning, but this learning style also comes with its challenges. Let’s start by discussing the different types of online learning and my top four suggestions for studying and succeeding […]
Read the Journey about Being an online learnerMastering time management
Hi, Marauders! Today, we’re mastering the art of time management. You don’t think you can master the skill in one day? It’s understandable, and we can help you get there! Read this post to find out how I did it. Also, register for the webinar happening tomorrow, July 15, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT), for more […]
Read the Journey about Mastering time managementBeing a university learner
Hi, Marauders! Congratulations on your acceptance to McMaster University! Let me introduce myself — my name is Sam, my pronouns are she/her and I am the program support assistant for the Student Success Centre’s (SSC) academic skills team. I’m entering my fourth year of the Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization program this fall, and in my […]
Read the Journey about Being a university learner
