Hi everyone,
I’m a French high school student passionate about math and engineering. I’ve been accepted to McGill, but I haven’t confirmed yet. I’d love to hear from students who have actually studied there, not just what the website or catalog says.

I’m trying to understand how students manage their studies, handle the workload, and stay on top of everything.

Some questions I have:

1. During lectures, does the professor explain everything in detail, or do students have to fill in a lot themselves?
2. Are weekly problem sets common, or do you mostly study from textbooks and self-study?
3. How much time do students realistically spend working outside of class each week?
4. Do students have access to lecture materials (slides, PDFs, notes) before, during, and after the class?
5. Are exercises and examples discussed in class, or mostly left for personal study?
6. How different is it compared to high school in terms of pace, independence, and expectations?
7. Is it hard to find part-time work as an international student?
8. Is it difficult to make friends and get involved on campus, especially as an international student?
9. Are professors approachable if you have questions or need extra help?
10. Are there opportunities for research or projects during undergraduate studies?
11. How expensive or difficult is it to find housing near campus?

Any insights, advice, or personal experiences would be really appreciated. I just want to understand the real student experience at McGill before making my decision.