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Why graduate students should attend McMaster’s Fall Career Fair

Top reasons to attend Fall Career Fair as a graduate student  Fall Career Fair is the largest recruitment event hosted...

What to expect when you meet with an SSC writing advisor 

So, you’ve decided to meet with an SSC writing advisor  Great! Meeting with a writing advisor is an excellent way...

10 myths about writing advising: The Writing Centre at McMaster

Myth 1: Consulting with a writing advisor is somehow cheating.  Not at all.  The Student Success Centre offers writing advising...

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New writing and career services for McMaster graduate students

Improve your writing and get support with the dissertation writing process The Writing Centre is now open to support grad...

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Peer Leader Program

The Peer Leader program includes a volunteer opportunity, scheduled professional development and connections to your peers. Browse all the appointment...

Iconic activist and esteemed professor Dr. Gary Warner inspires us to ‘fill our cup’ 

On February 8, the McMaster Spiritual Care and Learning Centre (SCLC) and Black History Month Committee welcomed Dr. Warner at...

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Level up your education and well-being with communities of learning

When I was an undergrad and I got stressed out by my workload, I’d retreat. I’d study by myself until...

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Volunteer to join the 2023 Tax Squad

Each year, Mac’s Money Centre and campus and community partners come together to support the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program...

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Pathways: From a Political Science education to the world of work

With so many potential career paths, how do students start narrowing their options and taking action to enter the world...

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National Hackathon promotes student wellness and innovative thinking

Team from McMaster University takes first place with an app that promotes healthy eating The team members — Tanjot Grewal,...

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Get the one-on-one support you need this year

Types of appointments and support Browse all the appointment types to find out how you can access support. Then, book...

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What you need to know about contract cheating as a university student

Contract cheating, the process of hiring a third-party company to complete your assignment, is a growing business scam. Companies target...

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The Digital Challenge Cards

Get excited about the impact you can make in your career. Use the Digital Challenge Cards to explore what has...

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In-person exams aren’t as scary as you think

This year, we’ve learned that many of you might feel anxious or overwhelmed about in-person exams. For example, in a...

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Additional on-campus prayer space in April 2022

The Spiritual Care and Learning Centre (SCLC) is offering additional prayer space for the month of April.

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Managing your time with a weekly study schedule

It's easy to get overwhelmed when trying to balance course work, extracurriculars, free time and any other commitments you may...

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Study smarter with active study strategies

Studying is much more than just memorizing. Make the most of your study time with active study strategies.

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Mastering multiple-choice tests

Multiple-choice tests can be overwhelming — but they don't have to be! Improve your performance in these tests by addressing...

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Applying for the International Student Work Opportunity (ISWO) program

Are you an international student seeking ways to earn money and gain experience? The ISWO program offers paid positions for...

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Did you get vaccinated outside Ontario? Submit proof to the province’s vaccine system

Submitting your proof of vaccination will provide you with your QR code so you can access public areas that require...