It began as your typical run-of-the-mill wintery sore throat. The slightly inflamed tonsils, scratchy throat, and minor shivers did not prove worthy of a lengthy emergency room wait, much less a painfully early morning, cued up in the cold to snag an appointment slot at the McGill clinic. But a couple[Read More…]
Articles by Colleen McNamara
FEATURE: Under pressure: How students cope with stress
After four years at McGill, Amelia McKinley*, U3 psychology, believed she had reached a relatively seasoned level of mastery in the pursuit of her undergraduate degree, guaranteeing that her final semester would be completed with ease. Much to her surprise, however, she confronted a debilitating level of stress during midterm[Read More…]
A moment with Jack Han
A combination of insightful advice, followed by a challenge from a friend catalyzed McGill Marketing graduate Jack Han’s current project, “30 jobs in 30 days.” Han is literally trying 30 different jobs—from pizza delivery man to professional tennis player—on for size. It began with a conversation over dinner. After enduring[Read More…]
How to limit your social media use
For one week, I sacrificed my beloved Facebook account and Blackberry in the name of research. My aim was to calculate how much time is wasted texting, posting, ‘liking,’ Instagramming, and so on. I wanted to measure effective work yielded to the amount of time that would have normally been[Read More…]
Customer etiquette
Any good writer seeks to express the truth, be it in politics or interior decorating. Until now, it seems that a large portion of the restaurant-frequenting world has been blind to what really happens behind the scenes in these hectic establishments that appear calm and cool to the blind eye.[Read More…]
How long can I stay?
There is more to planning your education than choosing your school, faculty, major, and minor. University attracts learners from a range of diverse experiences: mature students, little ducklings fresh out of high school, and those who opted to take a year (or two) in between high school and university for[Read More…]
I scream, you scream, we all scream for poutine!
French fries. Cheese. Gravy. At first glance, this smorgasbord of three equally fatty, mouthwateringly delectable foods seems absurd. Who thought of mixing these things together? Better yet, why do we all love it? The only certainty when it comes to poutine is that the utter quirkiness of our great city of Montreal is matched[Read More…]
A farewell meal to winter
Everything about summer is great. Sunshine, the lack of school, the revitalization of your bank account through a summer job, patios, lake breezes, boating, and of course, delectable fresh summer food. I have been blessed to live in a community where my food comes straight from the backyard of my[Read More…]
Bathroom break
After four long years of an abusive relationship with McGill campus public restrooms, it’s time for me to speak out about the frustration, the repulsion, and the anger they have caused me. Too many times have I entered the facilities on the ground floor of Redpath across from the fishbowl[Read More…]
Three breakfast venues to keep your bellies full
annaisafoodie.blogspot.com In Montreal, we are spoiled with an eclectic mix of quality eateries. Considering the fact that the island of Montreal has slightly over 5,000 restaurants, combined with the shameful truth that, if my student budget allowed, I would gladly eat out for every meal, I have done my[Read More…]
Hangovers: learn to fix ’em or learn to love ’em
The average university student is aware of the crippling effects suffered by after alcohol consumption. They call it: The Hangover. As the years progress in my university life, I can’t help but notice that the day-after effects are getting worse. Our bodies are aging and our society is expecting more[Read More…]
A-Side: the greatest loss of our university experience
Simon Poitrimolt McGill is a serious place, with serious students, who, I am very certain, have focus and determination unmatched by any neighbouring post-secondary institution. The nature of our student body ensures, however, that our school is also a place where taking yourself seriously is the must-have accessory for every[Read More…]