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Learn about student resources to live your best McGill student life. I created an infographic of essential services and things to know in order to have the best university experience.

All the bolded terms are hyperlinks in the guide, To get access to the links, download the PDF file below.

I graduated from university and in retrospect, see the value in career services and volunteering. At the time, I had no idea what to research or what questions to ask. So learning from my experience, I created a central hub for the important resources at McGill. Below is a quick list of the top career advice, campus events, finance tips and ways to save as a McGill student.

If you want more detail and resources, check out the McGill Student Guide Part One. You will find links to free food, studying resources, jobs, research, volunteer openings and cheap textbooks.

The McGill Survival Guide Part Two covers services for housing, career guides, transportation, things to do in Montreal, financial aid, health services and wellness resources.

Other useful university articles:

Things You Should Know About McGill Student Life (FAQ and Advice)

I created a FAQ infographic and included university resources to help you make the most of your student life. There are hyperlinks so download the McGill University FAQ and Advice PDF below.

How Can I Save Time?

Get your OPUS card ahead of time and order it on Minerva.

What Are Some Things I Definitely Need to Know About McGill?

Check out McGill’s Academic Essentials created by CL&E. There are a lot of academic resources and terminology explanations.

Where are the Best Places to Study on Campus?

Birks Reading Room, Islamic Studies Library, McLennan Library, Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McConnell Atrium

What Are Some Things I Should Do Now to Be Successful in University?

Build some good habits now! Have a strong foundation ahead of time so you are better prepared for more difficult times. Exam season is stressful!

What Are Some Student Discounts for McGill Students?

You must check out the Che a p Sheet created by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office. It has everything about Montreal and McGill. From tips to save money, school supply deals, cheap local groceries, clothing and a lot more. It is a very comprehensive list!

To access the links for the resources mentioned above, download the PDF file to access the hyperlinks.

McGill Student Life Guides

Next, I will highlight some essential student services for McGill students. I highly recommend you get involved and attend the different campus events. You never know what great connections you will make unless you step outside of your comfort zone. Below you will find a list of important career services, ways to save money, job guides and how to stay up to date on major campus events.

You can download my complete survival guide for McGill University here: Part One and Part Two.

Top Career Services at McGill

McGill Student Services: Career Planning Services for career exploration, job market research, finding a job, job search toolkit, graduate program resources.
Job Guides: How to Write a CV, Cover Letter, Interview, Find Job, Contact Employers, Prepare for Career Fairs, LinkedIn Profile and more.

Finance Resources and Money Saving Tips

Cheap Sheet: Find Ways to Save Across Campus
Student Grocery Discount Information

McGill Campus Life

Campus Life and Engagement Activities and Events Info: Music, Nightlife, Parks, Sports, Shopping and Museums

For more detail, check out the survival guide for McGill University Part One and Part Two.

If you want to check out some general university advice, check out my article on How to Create the Best Study Space at Home or my review on the Top Useful and Fashionable Backpacks for 2020.

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