Graduate Webinar Recordings
Note: Graduate students are invited by email to register for webinars.
Note: Graduate students are invited by email to register for webinars.
Join your Campus Life & Engagement Graduate Orientation Team for a comprehensive introduction to graduate studies at McGill. Topics include graduate policies and timelines, the supervisory relationship, resources tailored to support grad student success, and an introduction to the McGill graduate community.
Date: November 8, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT (Montreal time)
Audience: Graduate students
Jointly presented by Health Commissioner of the Post-Graduate Students' Society and McGill's Local Wellness Advisor for Graduate Students, this webinar will introduce you to health and wellness services and resources provided specifically for graduate students. Learn more about the PGSS health Insurance plan and more!
Grad Health 101
Discover how to engage and connect meaningfully with your peers during your studies! Participating in activities outside the classroom can greatly enhance your personal growth, academic performance, and career success. Explore the possibilities!
This webinar will help new students learn how best to begin searching for an apartment in Montreal. This will provide an overview on your rights as a tenant and a glimpse into what to expect while living in Montreal.
Renting in Montreal slidesUse this workshop to prepare for academic culture in North America (and specifically at McGill) in this helpful session addressing cultural differences and opportunities in the classroom.
This webinar is intended for international students.
Academic Culture for Grads
This webinar primarily focuses on how to create and maintain a reasonable budget given your income level. It covers the main pitfalls of improper budgeting and will show you ways to stay on track. Learn how to effectively monitor and cut costs using various free online tools and apps and how to automate your savings. Join us for this webinar brought to you by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to learn how small changes in your daily spending can lead to major savings.
Note: This webinar is also relevant for international students & newcomers to Canada as it covers many of the basics about the different types of bank accounts available to you.
Slides: Budgeting and Expense Planning
Networking Tools for Your Job Search: Pre-Arrival Checklist: Presented by Career Planning Service, join the webinar to learn strategies for networking in a new city or making new professional connections in the places you already live. We will discuss topics and tools like LinkedIn, career conversations, and skill-building with intention.
In this panel discussion, current McGill students tell their stories of coming to Canada, to Montreal, to McGill, and their own expectations, challenges, and surprises in their journey. These personal stories representing diverse and intersectional perspectives will provide insights and information on how to prepare for your own journey that is just about to begin!