Did you feel it? The sun is warmer, the days are longer, the streets are busier. It is not already here, but there are finally some indications that at some points in the next month or so (ouf!), spring will finally arrive. It’s one of the best times of the year! Because: Going outside to… Read More Reasons why a grad student looks forward to spring
Ceux qui sont parents le savent probablement (et sinon, voici en primeur!): un enfant de moins de deux ans ne paie pas son billet d’avion. C’est un avantage considérable qui nous a permis de partir en famille deux fois en Europe pour les études quand Félix, puis Marc, étaient bébé… et d’aller faire une petite… Read More Partir en voyage impromptu, un avantage des études supérieures
«… Oh! Great! And when exactly will you finish your thesis? » Have you heard those words lately? I have. Many times. And the date is always later than the last time. Am I doing nothing during my days to push further and further the time of my thesis deposit? Well, during the mornings, the evenings… Read More When will you finish your thesis? (I don’t know)
A long time ago, when I was in Cegep, every day was filled with joy because I was going to school. I don’t know how (really, I don’t), but I was able to wake up early even if I didn’t have class in the morning in order to go to school. It is in part… Read More I wish I could study all my life
The term is over, the papers are graded, the thesis can rest a little and the books can stay close for a while. From the GradLife McGill team: Banner Photo by @kipunsam.daily // @gradlifemcgill
The TA is a mysterious creature. Multiple types of TA exist, TA in the lab, TA in the class, TA in the conferences. Here, I will talk about the TA in the conferences*. The TA in the conferences is actually a grad student who transforms as a TA for normally 80-150 hours / term. He… Read More The mysterious life of a TA
I never thought that I would write those words, but I really wish I have more time to write my thesis. Aka, do what I am supposed to do as a grad student. At the end of the summer, as I explained here, I was ready to start. Every morning in September, I was behind… Read More I wish I have time to write my thesis
Last month, I had to give three lectures. I was stressed because my English is not perfect at all, and because well… lectures obviously means speaking in front of a lot of people and like Lotte, I fear public speaking. It went well, but not exactly as I planned. To put you into context, I… Read More When your lecture becomes old-school
Being a graduate student is sometimes hard, with the conference, paper to write, TAship and grading. But sometimes, it is also a lot of fun. Free food Food is everywhere. In meeting with the department, after a friend’s oral defence or conference or during a lunch with a supervisor. I really like when I can… Read More The perks of being a grad student
Happy Halloween! October 31st is not the only scary day in the life of a grad student. Here some of the GradLife team’s stories. Creepy moments at McGill Working late at night in the lab and hearing strange sounds! Such as machines beeping (or the refrigerator’s motor) or security walking by or things falling. Plastic… Read More Gradlife scary moments
The graduate student experience at McGill
The graduate student experience at McGill
The graduate student experience at McGill
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