How to engage, expand and explore beyond the classroom: Advice from upper-year students
How do McMaster students engage, expand and explore? There are probably more opportunities than you can think of. And when it comes to narrowing down your options, learning from your peers’ experiences is a great place to start. On March 26, we hosted an event to help students do just that.
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Navigating University as a First-Generation Student
Immigration is a common theme in my family’s history. In the early twentieth century, my great grandparents left Okinawa and Japan in pursuit of a better life. Their month-long voyageacross the Pacific Ocean led them to the shores of Callao, Peru, where they found the promise of opportunity.
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Summer job search advice from McMaster students
Unsure how to secure a summer job? You are not alone. In this article, you’ll learn how seven upper-years found their roles, including their successful and not-so-successful job search methods.
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Upper-year students share their advice dealing with test anxiety
Some students can complete a test without any worry, while others struggle to cope under the pressure of a test or examination. The physical, emotional and mental stress towards any measure of performance is called, test anxiety. In this blog, we will share our experiences, what we learned and the strategies that helped us deal with test anxiety.
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What I learned in second-year, as a fourth-year student
During your second year of university, you may experience a more challenging course load and a different routine than your first year. Some students say that the second year of university is the hardest of all years, but from my experience, here are ways to make your second year less challenging.
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10 favourite food spots, on and off McMaster campus
Hey Marauders! Let’s chat about food. As a new student in a new city, I was really curious about finding new food places. Lucky for you there are so many great food options very close to campus that we hope will satisfy all of your cravings.
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