We’ve scrolled through the r/mcgill subreddit for you, McGillians, and here are the notable submissions. So sit back, relax, and guffaw at the silly (and occasionally sweet) text people post on our own little corner of the internet. where do ppl put their coats before class – u/Certain_Clothes_2480 It’s true—first-timers[Read More…]
Student Life
All about student life on campus.
Taking on an undergraduate thesis
A little over a year ago, I reached a metaphorical wall in my life. I had left my job to focus on school, but as a keener (and overachiever), I felt like my undergraduate degree had little to offer. At that point, my time at McGill had been extended by[Read More…]
A love letter to cross-country skiing
I so often find that downhill skiing disappoints—you pay hundreds of dollars to wait in massive lines, be carried to the top of a mountain, and then plopped down among dozens of families, fighting couples, and overconfident first-timers barreling down slopes they shouldn’t be on. I will admit, my lack[Read More…]
Spend a day in Old Montreal
Despite being only a 30-minute walk from McGill’s downtown campus, when done right, a day in Old Montreal can feel like a day trip in a new city. Check out this itinerary for your winter getaway to Old Montreal. Begin with breakfast A hot cup of coffee and a tasty[Read More…]
The dilemma of add-drop period
For me, the first few weeks of school—the liminal period of add-drop—are emotionally charged and stressful, demanding coordination and thorough planning. In this piece, I offer my internal monologue during add-drop, and some meagre advice on coming to terms with the schedule you end up with. Last fall, I wrote[Read More…]
The Tribune predicts: Winter horoscopes
Snow has fallen, sidewalks have frozen, and you desperately need something to look forward to. You’ve come to the right place because, for better or worse, The Tribune is about to reveal everything you need to know this winter semester. Aries (March 21 – April 19): Aries, I fear that[Read More…]
Some like it hot: Chocolate
We’ve reached winter. It’s cold—we’re all familiar with the wind seeping through our fall-appropriate cargo pants and bunching our fists in the palm of our gloves. We need hot chocolate. If you’re wondering where to find the best cup in the city, I’ve got you. Look no further for an[Read More…]
Ask Ainsley: How to maintain your New Year’s resolutions in three easy steps
Dear Ainsley, It is January 15th and already I have given up on my New Year’s resolution. I woke up on January 1st with a smile so wide it practically fell off my face, ready to tackle 2024. Goodbye eating cheese puffs for breakfast and watching Drew Monson every Friday[Read More…]
You’ll never walk again, again?
The day we have all dreaded finally arrived this week: The slippery layer of snow that will cover the ground until April is here. While I will miss seeing grass for the next three months, the innumerable podcasts in my library are sure to make walks to campus more bearable.[Read More…]
Befriending the light at the end of the tunnel
Last semester, I found myself entering my final year at McGill with a very foreign feeling. Many of my friends in my program had graduated the previous spring, and the unfamiliarity of the new faces around campus felt confusing and slightly distressing. Returning to school only to feel like a[Read More…]
