The dangers of contract cheating and how to protect yourself
Although … the guidelines do specify a minimum of three outside sources, and you haven’t even chosen a topic yet....
A guide to seasonal employment: find your next work opportunity
What is seasonal employment? Seasonal employment refers to temporary jobs with pre-determined end dates. Many employers require additional help at...
Hello Hamilton Tour: Nature Edition
1) Canterbury Falls Canterbury Falls, located on Canterbury Creek, is a beautiful 9.5-meter ribbon-style waterfall maintained by the Hamilton Lions...
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...
Highlights from McMaster’s 2024 Student Staff Development Conference
The day began with an insightful testimony from Arlene Dosen, Executive Director and Assistant Dean, Student Success, on her journey...
How to gain experience when you don’t have experience
When I first met Melisa, she was a new grad exploring career options and was concerned about the level of...
Navigating university as a first-generation student
Faced with difficult decisions, many of them had to choose between upholding a family business and pursuing higher education, a...
Summer job search advice from McMaster students
Last Wednesday, we hosted the Summer Job Peer Panel. Career counsellor, Tanya Kett, shares that this is a popular event...
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...
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...
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...