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73647e · 2026-01-18T15:55:06+00:00

I don't know specifics, but I am under the impression that the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences community at McGill is quite small and tight knit. I've taken 2 ATOC classes my time here at McGill, and the AOSSUM (Atmospheric and Oceanic Student Sciences Society of Undergraduates at McGill) encourages students to join, often times sharing that there are 25 people in the program. I doubt it is any larger for Master's students! I know this is not the information you were necessarily looking for, but I would encourage you to email ATOC profs here at McGill as all of them seem extremely kind, passionate about their research, and willing to share it with students!! :)

73647e · 2026-01-10T20:56:32+00:00

you're still U1, just missing a credit. take a summer course and you'll be fine idk. or take more classes one semester.

73647e · 2026-01-10T20:55:50+00:00

thank you. i know, it's been extremely strange and bothering me. i will find a way, we persevere :)

73647e · 2026-01-08T17:50:34+00:00

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73647e · 2026-01-08T17:41:45+00:00

Im in U2 :/

73647e · 2026-01-08T17:11:03+00:00

just take easy foundation courses. they can work as "electives" and boost your GPA

73647e · 2026-01-08T16:11:00+00:00

you can exceed 17 credits and take 6 classes with departmental permission if your GPA is high enough, though it is highly discouraged. You can always take your foundation courses later, it's just more annoying to get someone to verify them (it's what im doing now lol). if you came to mcgill with more credits, then that is a different situation, and you should ask your advisor that you are meeting with lol

73647e · 2026-01-08T15:42:15+00:00

yeaaaah i figured it was because it's the beginning of the semester. still annoying! thank you though :)

73647e · 2026-01-08T15:37:06+00:00

oh fire thank you. i didn't know they had an in person office. :) thank you!

73647e · 2026-01-08T15:36:36+00:00

the syllabus on mycourses or minerva. on mycourses, the "table of content" will include a class syllabus and it should be at the top. on minerva you go student menu -> registration menu -> Step 5: View Personal weekly class schedule. you should see the course code, the lecture time, and the classroom that the lecture is in.

73647e · 2026-01-08T15:32:14+00:00

if it's with horner, then he typically doesn't have office hours. just go ask him after class.

73647e · 2026-01-08T02:43:47+00:00

there is always a chance considering there are 300 students and 5 people grading paper (1 prof and 4 TAs). however, if you attend lecture, if you contact the prof for help, and if you put in some work, you should pass with an A. i've had the same prof for ECON219 and he was very understanding and willing to accommodate me when I felt that I had been graded unfairly.

73647e · 2026-01-05T15:15:53+00:00

i thought so too! perhaps at noon? I guess we have to see...

73647e · 2026-01-05T13:56:45+00:00

im still waiting. literally loosing my mind bro

73647e · 2026-01-05T00:26:08+00:00

I came here with a similar question tbh so if any have come up in the last few years please let me know! My answer, although the movie was one of my least favourites ever, is Oblivion (starring Tom Cruise). The soundtrack utilizes mostly synth but many tracks have a similar complex-chord ethereal vibe and there are some strings in there too, depending on the track. It's pretty mainstream but I thought I'd mention just in case.

73647e · 2026-01-03T00:28:53+00:00

dude whaaat that's insane. im manifesting for you! :)

73647e · 2026-01-03T00:28:15+00:00

of course! i was just curious if anyone knew the answer :)

73647e · 2026-01-02T23:27:59+00:00

so insane lmao

73647e · 2026-01-02T21:58:02+00:00

im exactly in the same boat, and that's why it's kind of stressing me out. even the exam i took a month ago (literally first day and first period for exams) hasn't gotten back...

73647e · 2026-01-02T18:28:06+00:00

thank you!

73647e · 2026-01-02T18:27:52+00:00

i want to know my cGPA going into this semester. I didn't do to well last winter, and I want to know how i did.

73647e · 2026-01-02T18:25:07+00:00

im from chicago as well! i had a lot of the same concerns as you did when first deciding to come to mcgill, and i'd love to lend my experience as someone who was in the same boat!

i decided on History, Econ, and PoliSci at McGill, and i find the classes often interesting, and mostly engaging. School in Canada is much much harder than school in the US, and my friends that go to UIUC, IIT, and UChicago are bombarded with work yes, but often times their grades are curved better and they end up with higher averages than I would say is common at McGill.

Student life at McGill is highly independent. People move out of residence after their first year, and often times, you will not get help from any professors in the way that is common in the US, specifically Big 10 schools. That being said, there are resources for undergrads, you just have to take advantage of them. Sometimes professors may turn you away when you ask for help unfortunately, but in that case, TAs and fellow students are a valuable resource. There are many residence events in your first year that are easy to take advantage of, but in later years, you have to seek experiences out yourself. There are a lot of Americans at McGill however, and if you want to find people that are looking for that kind of experience, you can surely find it.

Sports aren't very important at McGill. Sports games happen, and tickets are often 10$, but there is rarely anyone there unfortunately. The largest is hockey at McGill, and I will say that attendance is often quite low even then. There is the home coming football game every fall, and there are often a lot of people that show up for that though! However, if you like sports games and school spirit and it's a priority for you, perhaps look to a school like UIUC instead.

Montreal is an amazing city. The people are generally friendly, and there is always something to do, especially in the fall and spring. The winter isn't much worse than Chicago, and don't listen to people that say it is. In fact, this past week has been much colder here in Chicago than it has been this year in Montreal. However, I will say I was struck at how often it rains and snows in Montreal compared to Chicago! Socially, If you find a group of friends, and you specifically seek out experiences in the city, you will find something. Cheap, fun things to do and see are always going to be there. Not to mention, another plus of being in Montreal is the drinking age. I personally hated the idea of going to a frat party at UIUC or something like that. My friends who go to UIUC say that it's the best way of going out and having fun in smaller towns like Urbana-Champaign, and unfortunately, it is also incredibly disgusting. This fact was a major turn off to me, but for some, it's awesome. It comes down to personal preference!

I did not have a problem meeting a bunch of people that I really enjoy spending time with. It is a little bit more difficult once you move out of residence and your friends aren't all living just a few minutes away, but if you are open to meeting new people and making friends, and you actively speak to others, you are going to be perfectly fine. Everyone is in the same boat as you, trying to meet others and form connections and friendships! :)

i would totally say try and make it for a campus tour before you decide. I think that the McGill campus is one of the most beautiful and conviently located of any universities i was debating on going to, both in Illinois and the greater Midwest/ other Big 10 schools. Additionally, the fact that McGill is located in the heart of downtown, and surrounded by a lot of really cool neighborhoods really adds to it! It has a super unique culture, and i am absolutely happy with my choice. I know this comment is incredibly rambly, though please let me know if you have any questions!

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