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...
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...
It’s okay to change career paths: Advice from McMaster alumni
What happens when your intended career path and the activities you enjoy no longer align? Switching careers is difficult, especially...
5 tips to overcome job search fatigue
Maintaining a healthy balance while searching for new employment can be overwhelming. As a student completing their second post-graduate certificate,...
“Self-talk (a poem inverse)” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (third place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."
“Bated Breath” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (second place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."
“horn of plenty” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (first place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."
Exploring outside the box as a graduate Wilson Leader: Hanna Chidwick
For me, what has been most useful about the award program has been the opportunity to explore my own interests...
Let’s chat about resilience: Responsibilities, relaxation and realistic thinking
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience, to me, means staying true to your feelings and working with them accordingly....
Let’s chat about resilience: Program decisions, planning and pandemic pets
What does resilience mean to you? To me, resilience means never giving up. Not giving up when things get hard,...