SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
McMaster University is located in Hamilton, and comprises 57 buildings, 122 programs, and over 21 500 students [1]. It was first established in the year 1887 and is split into six different academic facilities: Degroote School of Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science [2] . They’re known as the McMaster Marauders with their mascot named “Mac the Marauder.” The institution is home to over 300 student organizations and clubs, however, they do not recognize any fraternities or sororities [2]. Their main academic policy is known as the “McMaster Model,” which focuses on a student-centred, problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning which has been used since the 1960s [2]. Only 3700 students live in twelve on-campus residences with a range of building sizes and dormitory styles [1]. Finally, McMaster University is a member of a group of research intensive Canadian universities known as the U15 [2].
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McMaster University is located in Hamilton, and comprises 57 buildings, 122 programs, and over 21 500 students [1]. It was first established in the year 1887 and is split into six different academic facilities: Degroote School of Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science [2] . They’re known as the McMaster Marauders with their mascot named “Mac the Marauder.” The institution is home to over 300 student organizations and clubs, however, they do not recognize any fraternities or sororities [2]. Their main academic policy is known as the “McMaster Model,” which focuses on a student-centred, problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning which has been used since the 1960s [2]. Only 3700 students live in twelve on-campus residences with a range of building sizes and dormitory styles [1]. Finally, McMaster University is a member of a group of research intensive Canadian universities known as the U15 [2].
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IN CANADA
According to the 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
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Why did you choose your program, what makes it unique to you?
I chose Desautels because of its international presence. I can see myself working abroad in the future, and wanted to make sure that I chose a recognizable school. More than prestige, however, I wanted to move to a city where I could be happy. Montreal is consistently rated as one of the top cities in the WORLD for students to live in, and it's absolutely true - I have never had so much fun in my life. The campus is in the heart of downtown, the multiculturalism is unmatched, and no matter where you go, you're bound to find something to do.
How would you describe the workload and work-life balance?
What is one advice you would give high school students when applying to Desautels Business?
McGill, and most Canadian universities, are unique in the way that admissions are entirely based on grades. For Desautels in particular, you need a minimum of 95% as a top-5 average. Make sure you meet the threshold. However, for major scholarships (ranging from $12k-48k), you need good extracurriculars. I cannot stress quality over quantity enough. Pour your heart out into a single project and show your passion - make sure your essay reflects your dedication.
QUESTIONS
For a McGill DeSautel's Faculty of Management Student...
JUICY
How would you describe residence? Would you recommend someone live on-campus?
I was the President of Douglas Hall in my first year. Douglas is next to "Upper Rez", on the top of the same hill. People often refer to it as "Hogwarts", and it very much is so. It's almost like a castle - there's an underground tunnel that connects all of the "houses", our dining hall (which has its own cafeteria) looks like the Great Hall from Harry Potter, and best of all, the community is so small and tightknit. By the end of the first semester, I knew almost everybody in my residence, which is a feat you can't find in ANY other residence. If you're coming from outside of Montreal, I would most definitely recommend living on-campus. All of the residences are different, ranging from boujee hotel rooms to the traditional brickwall dorm experience - there's a fit for everyone. My one piece of advice... really make an effort to meet people in your residence from outside your faculty! Especially in Desautels, same faculty students tend to live in a bubble. Residence is a perfect time to meet people with different interests from you.
McGill really is the epitome of work hard, play hard. While we are an academically rigorous schools,
we have weeks dedicated to partying (Frosh, Hype, Carnival, Fac-O). Outside of classes,
there's a plethora of clubs that range from playing the game "Mafia" to an entire league of
intra-case competitions.
There's something for every
one. For Desautels in
particular, we're graded on
a curve which maxes out at
77.5. It can present itself
as quite challenging
and 'competitive'
against your peers,
but grades don't
necessarily define
a university
experience. It's
up to an
individual to
decide what
matters most to
them!
What do you think is special about the McGill campus life?
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We're in the heart of downtown Montreal, and in very close proximity to 3 other universities (Concordia, UQAM, Université de Montréal) so it is very much a student-hub. McGill is also incredibly beautiful. In the fall, we transform our lower field into an open-air-pub (OAP) and... no words can describe the vibes of listening to music with your friends while drinking beer-grias. Desautels is a very tight-knit faculty in the way that all of our classes are in one building. You definitely get close to people you share classes with for 4 years, especially once you start narrowing down your interest in your later years. If you want a stellar nightlife, a huge community, and outstanding architecture (but never-ending construction, lol), then McGill is perfect for you.
