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...
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...
My first year vs. my fourth year
After four years, I learned a lot and I hope this advice helps you through your own journey. I encourage...
10 things about money every first-year student should know: Financial tips for McMaster students
How to take control of your finances in first year and beyond
Working and paying taxes in Canada: Financial tips for international students
Working in Canada Filing taxes in Canada Need support with your taxes? We can help! McMaster offers free tax clinics...
Banking and credit in Canada: Financial tips for international students
Picking a bank and opening an account How credit works in Canada
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...