Your Future @ McGill

Campus Series:

Did you know that there are around 2000 students studying Psychology at the Undergraduate level? Well we did and that is why we are sharing a conversation we had with one of the professors from the Department of Psychology, Dr. Signy Sheldon. 

McGill is known for the research experience available to Undergraduate students, and Dr. Sheldon talks about how students can get involved in her lab and how to approach research in general. The advice Dr. Sheldon shares is beneficial to students in all fields who want to do research with a McGill professor. 

At 42:01, there is some academic guidance for those interested in applying to Psychology at McGill. 

McGill's Psychology Department: https://www.mcgill.ca/psychology/

Links to Topics Discussed:

Dr. Sheldon's McGill website: https://www.mcgill.ca/psychology/signy-sheldon

Dr. Sheldon's Lab: http://sheldon-memory.lab.mcgill.ca/

Dr. Sheldon's Publications: https://www.sheldonmemorylabatmcgill.com/publications

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Campus Series:

Dr. Chahal walks us through her experience as an Undergraduate student, a Graduate student, a Teaching Assistant, and now a Faculty Lecturer all at McGill University. If you are joining the Faculty of Science or are interested in learning about the Microbiology and Immunology program, this is a great listen. 

However, all students can walk away with something from this episode. Whether it is the advice Dr. Chahal shares about going through academia one step at a time or going to your Teaching Assistants (especially in that first year!), there is always something to learn!

Links to topics mentioned:

Dr. Jasmin Chahal's website: https://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/jasmin-chahal

Dr. Jasmin Chahal’s publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=teTlUQIAAAAJ&gmla=AJsN-F4uuatIq7o_3NBCJ-8CybE9VOuca9gAqyUL_sq7wyQwXtUS5zPLNoNFiYwJAYhYSsZxN6ud73XBBU7SbR6n8EYd8wD3UNR5Q0MEPY9u_2UkBYSSQe4f3jQ9vGs9rBdyQOymIT6D

SEA-PHAGES: https://seaphages.org/institution/MCGL/

Virtual Tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/mcgill/

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Student Series:

Today is a special episode as the conversation between Mélodie, our guest host, and our two students, Nicoletta and Sarah, takes place in French. Although McGill is an English university, it is located in Montreal, Quebec, a bilingual city in a Francophone province. We are excited to share this episode with you, whether you are a Francophone or just looking to interact with the culture of Montreal. 

Nicoletta is a Quebec student and is completing the Industrial & Labour Relations program with a Minor in Political Science in the Faculty of Arts. Coming from CEGEP, Nicoletta talks about her journey to McGill, how she enjoys the freedom when it comes to picking her courses, and how helpful her advisors have been!

The Faculty Program Industrial & Labour Relations program is a unique program that is composed of courses from the Departments of Economics, Sociology and Labour-Management Relations. To learn more, visit their website.

Sarah is a student in our Faculty of Arts, completing a Joint Honours program in Political Science and International Development Studies with a Minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Before starting at McGill, Sarah graduated with a French Baccalaureate in Lebanon.

Sarah keeps herself busy outside of classes by being involved in McGill UN Clubs, she shares the importance of Teaching Assistants in big classrooms, and much more!

Nicoletta est une étudiante québécoise et elle complète le programme interdisciplinaire de relations industrielles avec une mineure en science politique dans la faculté des arts. Venant du CEGEP, Nicoletta parle de son parcours à McGill, de la liberté qu'elle a quand elle choisit ses cours et de l’importance de ses conseillers!

Le programme interdisciplinaire de relations industrielles est un programme unique composé des cours en économie, en relations du travail et en sociologie, et tout apprendre sur les forces économiques et sociales qui influent sur les relations employeur-employé. Pour en savoir plus, visitez leur site.

Sarah est aussi une étudiante dans notre faculté des arts et complète le cheminement Joint Honours en sciences politiques et en les études sur le développement international avec une mineure en entrepreneuriat social. Avant de commencer à McGill, Sarah a obtenu un baccalauréat français au Liban.

Sarah se tient occupée en dehors des cours en s'impliquant dans les clubs UN de McGill. Pendant la conversation, elle partage l'importance des assistants d'enseignement dans les cours, et beaucoup plus!

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Student Series:

Jonathan is a Canadian citizen from Houston, Texas and is a student in our Desautels Faculty of Management. Like many Canadian citizens growing up abroad, Jonathan had his eyes on Canadian universities. He has embraced the Montreal weather and has made the most of his time at McGill. From being the president of the Management Undergraduate Society and going on exchange in Thailand, Jonathan has a lot to share!

For more information about the Bachelor of Commerce, visit our website.

For student exchanges, see here. 

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Campus Series:

This episode includes two separate discussions.

In the first one, Mr. Gift Tshuma, from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), explains the process of finding support through the OSD and what kind of assistance is provided. Importantly, he mentions that you can reach out to the OSD while you are still going through the application process.

To learn more about the OSD, see here: https://www.mcgill.ca/osd/

In the second discussion (31:15), I chat with Chloe and Ray, two members on the Executive Team of the Peer Support Centre (PSC). They share their own experience being volunteers and representing the Executive Team and they encourage all students to reach out whenever they need to talk. No matter is too small and having access to someone who will listen can be a great help.

For more information about the PSC, please visit their website: https://psc.ssmu.ca/

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Student Series:

Xavier is from New Jersey, USA, and is completing a Joint Honours program in Political Science and Philosophy in our Faculty of Arts. He shares his unique decision as to why he applied to McGill, dives into his academic experience, and discusses, among other things, Greek Life on campus, student clubs, and the importance of food in the decision-making process!

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Student Series:

Kirsten is from Manitoba, Canada and is doing the multi-track path in our Bachelor of Arts and Science*, studying both Political Science and Biology. This a unique program at McGill and Kirsten is more than happy to share her experience combining two very different subjects and building an interdisciplinary degree.

Kirsten also discusses her experience in a McGill residence, reaching out to department advisors, getting involved in clubs like our tennis club, and much more!

At the end of the episode, we some general counselling for those interested in this degree.

For more information regarding the Bachelor of Arts & Science, visit our website.

*A clarification on terms. There is no Faculty of Arts and Science. What Kirsten and I are discussing is the Bachelor of Arts and Science which is a degree offered through the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science. 

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Student Series:  

Imane is a local student from Quebec and is studying Software Engineering in our Faculty of Engineering.  

Is French your first language? Imane shares her experience with that transition. 

She also dives into the differences and similarities between Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. 

If you are interested in learning about internship opportunities and the Engineering Design Teams, you have found the right podcast!  

We want to highlight that, new to Fall 2021, Software Engineering is now a co-op program.  

There is a brief interruption at 9:10 with some admissions information!

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Student Series:

Robin is an international student from France and is completing a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in International Development Studies. We chat about the transition from Europe to Montreal, Canada, getting involved in extracurriculars like journalism, Japanese cinema (albeit briefly), and so much more. 

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Campus Series:

Are you an international student thinking about coming to McGill? Or have you already been accepted and need to know what the next steps are concerning your move to Quebec, Canada? Then this episode is for you! We chat with two representatives from our International Student Services who share some need-to-know information while recommending where to go when you have any questions or concerns. 

Following that conversation, we discuss the process with an international student from France who shares his experience about applying for the right documents and provides some good tips!

For more information, please visit the International Student Services website: https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/

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