With winter semester exams concluding on April 30 and fall semester classes beginning Aug. 31, McGillians were given four luxurious months to let their minds roam free from endless readings, WeBWorKs, and lab reports. Many students leave Montreal, returning to hometowns and part-time jobs that barely pay a livable wage.[Read More…]
Tag: Transition
To Remember or Not to Remember: The role of nostalgia in the lives of university students
When McGill is a student’s entire world, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the present. The past begins to look like a worry-free paradise that has gone by all too quickly. What comes next for many students is a hit of nostalgia for those memories of childhood, high school,[Read More…]
Ask Ainsley: “What should I expect coming into first year?”
Dear Ainsley, Dear Ainsley, I am entering my first year at McGill in the Fall, and I'm not quite sure what to expect academically. I've heard grade deflation at McGill can be severe, and that classes are rigorous. What should I expect? Sincerely, Frightened First Year (FFY) Dear FFY, To[Read More…]