Financial experts answer your top money questions
This Financial Literacy Month, we welcomed finance experts Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw back to McMaster for a candid conversation...
Volunteer to join the 2025 Tax Squad
Each year, Mac’s Money Centre and campus and community partners come together to support the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program...
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 annual conference gives student staff the skills to succeed in the workforce
Every year, hundreds of McMaster students take on work opportunities within the university and in turn, get connected to an...
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...
How to engage, expand and explore beyond the classroom: Advice from upper-year students
Engage, Expand and Explore: Opportunities Beyond the Classroom featured two panel discussions led by nine upper-year students. Additionally, information booths...
Applying for the International Student Work Opportunity (ISWO) program
What is the International Student Work Opportunity (ISWO) program? The ISWO program offers paid positions for eligible students. Keep reading...
Study permit clarification for current international and exchange students
We are here to support you We encourage you to connect with a member of the International and Exchange Student Experience...
Bridge the gap from the classroom to the workplace with work-integrated learning
What is work-integrated learning (WIL)? What if we told you there’s a way to take your learning beyond the lecture...
New Intercultural Learning Certificate open to all McMaster students
This self-directed experiential learning opportunity provides you with opportunities to build your intercultural competencies and gain valuable cross-cultural communication skills....
Is networking scary? (It doesn’t have to be!)
Start by understanding the value There are many benefits to networking: Acknowledge that networking doesn’t always have an immediate impact ...
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...
Update on the Wilson Leadership Scholar Award (WLSA) for 2024–2025
The Wilson Leadership Scholar Award (WLSA) was established at McMaster by Chancellor Emeritus Lynton “Red” Wilson in 2016 to provide...
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...