Hello Hamilton Tour: Exploring the Vibrant James St North
Getting to James St North Getting to James St North from the main campus is easy. Take the 1, 5,...
Hello Hamilton Tour: Discover the Charm of Locke Street
Getting to Locke Street Reaching Locke Street from the main campus is a breeze. Simply hop on the 1, 5,...
Hello Hamilton Tour: Westdale Village, A Gem Near Campus
Westdale Village has all these qualities and is the perfect spot for a day out, whether you’re in the mood...
Upper-year students share their advice dealing with test anxiety
Destiny’s story Being a student who always wanted to do well, I placed a lot of pressure on myself. This...
A guide about the differences in high school and university accommodations for students with disabilities
Accommodations Self-Responsibility Professors and staff Classes Studying and tests Grades
What I learned in second-year, as a fourth-year student
1. Invest time in building your skills Everyone wants to succeed, get good grades, and feel confident in their academic abilities...
My first year vs. my fourth year
After four years, I learned a lot and I hope this advice helps you through your own journey. I encourage...
10 things about money every first-year student should know: Financial tips for McMaster students
How to take control of your finances in first year and beyond
10 favourite food spots, on and off McMaster campus
On campus Off campus Food places that accept student card off campus Nabeelah (she/her) is the program support assistant for...
Interviewing a professor
Learn more about Dr. Cadieux’s journey navigating post-secondary and now teaching at McMaster University.
My residence experience: a quick guide on what to expect
Move-in day What really surprised me was how fast and organized move-in day was. There were so many students helping...
University on a budget
Here are some strategies for university students looking to save money. Easy and quick healthy recipes Sometimes you don’t have...
Exploring Hamilton as a McMaster student
Exploring Hamilton can be inexpensive, active and convenient. Make sure to always keep an eye out for deals on events/activities...
Ways to organize your time in university
Today, I will be focusing on organizing your time and using time pockets outside of class to get some studying...
A university term of firsts
Signing off This term will undoubtedly be one that is full of firsts, and I hope after reading this blog,...
Staying on top of your first-year workload
The work may seem significantly harder, and I remember already feeling behind after the first week of school. With the...
Finding the right study spots on campus
There are many great spots on campus for a variety of types of studying and it is important that you...
Building connections and taking risks in university
Networking can be constant and overwhelming, but there are ways to easily implement building connections into your daily life. For...
University life: Expectations versus reality
Each day of Mac101, I’ll focus on different academic areas and share my own experiences navigating university that will hopefully...
Peer Leader Program
The Peer Leader program includes a volunteer opportunity, scheduled professional development and connections to your peers. Browse all the appointment...