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The Psychology Behind Effective Studying

Apr 28 - The alarm beeps at 7:00am. Before you even have time to part open your eyes, a huge, heavy wall of stress weighs down on you, slooowly sinking in. You lie in bed for a minute, mentally reviewing all the stuff you have to cram in your head before the end of the day. Memorize this. Read that. Print this. Review that. Just thinking about the amount of work in front makes you wish you... Read more

Finals 101: How to avoid procrastination and stay focused during finals
Apr 18 - The end of the semester has arrived and this means that finals are just around the corner. Here are five easy tips on how to stay focused, avoid procrastination, and make it through your finals. Work environment Practicing good study habits is a must, and I find that where you choose to study is key. Although I do love the comfort of my bedroom, during finals I definitely feel the... Read more

Cupcake Wars: A review of 6 Montreal cupcake shops
Apr 9 - My father once asked me, “What’s so special about a cupcake? Isn’t it just a muffin with icing?” Well, technically, yes. However, if done right, I like to think of them as muffins that are consumed by magic. Silly? Perhaps. But there are few things that are better than taking a bite of a sumptuous, moist, and perfectly iced cupcake after a long and terrible... Read more

5 Things to Do Before Finals
Apr 5 - For me, this will be my last exam period as an undergraduate at McGill University. With my time at this lovely establishment coming to an end, I have created a bucket list of things I must do before I leave Montreal and before I make the library my home for the next month. 1 Ball en Blanc This year’s Ball en Blanc will be the 18th anniversary of the party. The event begins on... Read more

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Exploring Montreal: Summer Ice Cream Guide
Despite the crazy weather we’ve been experiencing this spring, summer is (slowly, but surely) on its way. While soaking up the sun on an open terrace may seem like wishful thinking for now, summer days will soon be upon us! In the meantime, here is a guide to the best ice cream in the city... Read more...

Exploring Montreal: Boutique 1861
If you love vintage clothing and accessories, but are not keen on the idea of owning previously used garments, a trip to Boutique 1861 is a must. This 18th century-inspired boutique is located on Saint Catherine street, though it is a little further away from the downtown shopping sector.... Read more...

What to Wear: Airplane Travel Outfits and Tips
April is officially here, and with it, of course, come term papers (please notice there is more than one term papers to write...), finals, and severe sleep deprivation. You know where this is going, right? Summer is almost here—only a few more weeks and you collegiettes will definitely be... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Campus Celebrities: David Chetrit and Philip Cabana
This week, Her Campus McGill sat down with two of the city’s quickest rising music artists, David Chetrit and Philip Cabana. While they are undoubtedly well-known on the Montreal club...

Campus Celebrity: Mackenzie Turpin
This week’s Campus Celebrity without a doubt deserves the title. Not only is Mackenzie Turpin the president of the McGill Anatomy and Cell Biology Students’ Society, but he is also...

Campus Celebrity: Ryan Mead
Her Campus McGill chose this week’s Campus Celebrity to be (drum roll, please) Ryan Mead! With just a few shorts weeks left before graduation, Ryan has had quite an impressive four years...