9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING MCGILL UNIVERSITY // MCGILL 101: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW | VLOG 7

Blog: www.doseofyasmeen.com
Instagram: / doseofyasmeen
Twitter: / yasmeenelirani
Snapchat: yasmeen_irani
MyInvolvment:
www.mcgill.ca/involvement/fil...
MyFuture:
www.mcgill.ca/myfuture/
Tags:
poodle 101, premed 101, poodles 101, premed101 forums, 10 mcgill facts, application, mcgill facts, university, first university, university application, diversity, montreal, downtown, large party scene, party scene, 18 legal age, adults, quebec, underfunding, tuition, tuition fees, french, english, eastcoast winter, liberal, mcgill, mcgill u, first year, mcgill first year, u of t, first year uni, college freshman, mcgill rez, mcgill freshman, queens u, queens rez, rez mcgill, mcgill residence, what to expect, mcgill what to expect, montreal, quebec, canada, canadian universities, canadian university

[@mcgillu]

Love it Yasmeen!

[@doseofyasmeen]

Omg!! Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️

[@mcgillu]

@@doseofyasmeen Do you mind if we reshare your video to the McGill Facebook page?

[@doseofyasmeen]

@@mcgillu i would LOVE that

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

True about McGill University: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmiam3aGi8uCi7c

[@ddd3tta]

Omg McGill university I love you!!!💟💟💟

[@ambalika5335]

I'm an international student and I've been researching and thanks to you I'm sure now McGill is my thing! :)

[@doseofyasmeen]

SO glad to hear that

[@liveomm]

Bruh same

[@abouttime5000]

good choice

[@abouttime5000]

Its rankings have dropped in the last ten years but this is mostly due to reduced government funding. The student quality is exceptional and can compete on any level in the world. Many exceptional American and International students attend McGill due to the outrageous tuitions in the States and England. Virtually any McGill student could succeed and do well in an Ivy or Oxbridge university.

[@TomHuston43]

as of June 7, 22, QS World University Rankings: McGill Ranked top university in Canada.

[@selenaramoutar7158]

OMMMYYYGOOODNEESSSS ngl this is definitely the most informative McGill video I've ever watched (yes i've been in the stage of hunting for as many mcgill vids as i can find since last year haha). Thank you so so so so soo much for this!! (DONT STOP MAKING MCGILL VIDS PLEASE I'M ALWAYS EXCITED TO SEE MORE CONTENT ON MCGILL).

[@doseofyasmeen]

omg you're an actual QUEEN you're too sweet omg I'm soooooooo happy to hear that you found this video useful!!! i def will upload so many more mcgill vids!! stay tuned because all of content posted in august is college related!!!!

[@selenaramoutar7158]

@@doseofyasmeen Ahhhhhhhh *tears* haha THANK YOU THANK YOU AND YASS I'LL DEFINITELY STAY TUNED (notifications onnn) LOOKING FORWARD TO 'EM! 💙💙💙

[@luxuvii7218]

just an advice for anyone looking to study in mtl (or anywhere in qc really) real soon, keep in mind that the covid situation here is not great, and that we do have a lot of sanitary measures that you may or may not have in your country. Right now lot of universities have been doing online classes as well. Obv we don't know how it's gonna look like later on but just so you know if you wanted to apply for this autumn!

[@urmomaintmymom23]

this is an old comment but do you think montreal is a nice place? is there much to do? what's the social scene like?

[@Enma_yoo]

Gosh! I have shit grades because I was not serious about my studies and only got it up by a bit this semester cause I realised I wanted to study abroad and change careers. I’m worried now cause I was aiming for McGill.

[@doseofyasmeen]

Nara 23 you got this!!! ❤️

[@namely_nex7046]

Same here! I wasn’t really serious about my grades, but I’m retaking the ACT in hopes that it helps my admission chances.

[@Enma_yoo]

Deborah Oyebade thanks a lot. Will definitely take a look.

[@smexyangelmike3117]

Here's what you can do. You can apply for an easier college and attend that one for a year. Aim for very high grades at this lesser college and then you can apply to transfer to Mcgill. Then Mcgill will only look at your high college grades. And this is for anyone in a similar situation.

[@stygianmoon1716]

did you manage it ?

[@sarag7011]

Good Job Yasmeen! Very accurate info

[@doseofyasmeen]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@abouttime5000]

well done Yasmeen. Great video and you are a good representative of a McGill student. Outgoing and cerebral.

[@doseofyasmeen]

Many many thanks!!! This made my day hahah

[@saidumarolimov1339]

Thanks for the information and your high spreading mood☺ love this👍

[@doseofyasmeen]

My pleasure 😊

[@monicology]

mcgilllian supporting a mcgillian 🤩🤩 you go girl!! can't wait to see more content!!! -iwik

[@doseofyasmeen]

You’re amazing!! Thank you for all the support❤️

[@monicology]

@@doseofyasmeen Always!! 💖💖

[@niki9316]

When I watched your video, I was like it's such a good video like a perfect video ❤ and then I saw that you have so less subscribers...you are so underrated 🥺❤❤..

[@doseofyasmeen]

hahah thank you so much!!

[@abouttime5000]

Great video but I partially disagree on one point. I agree that getting in is extremely hard, count on having a 95% + gpa to get in, but staying in is just as hard. Most students will experience a 15-20% gpa decrease. The work is voluminous and the marking is wicked. If you have never failed an exam or a course in your life be prepared. Really smart students struggle. Some students will drop out because of the hard marking but making it to the end is a great accomplishment.

[@doseofyasmeen]

You make a great point! If a straight A student is going to McGill they definitely should be prepared for a drop in their GPA... The work load is a crazy amount and you really are "competing" with top tier students. Its challenging but its very rewarding!

[@carolinavallejo5732]

Hahaha everyone told me the same thing watching my frosh videos about partying a lot. Our orientation is just next level!

[@doseofyasmeen]

Carolina Vallejo ikr🤩🤩🤩 lowkey feeling bad for 2020 freshman :(

[@davidgameliagbeko6958]

Very helpful. Many thanks, Yasmeen

[@doseofyasmeen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joychang3884]

Thanks for the video! really helpful :)

[@doseofyasmeen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@noahchenvlogs]

Great tips Yasmeen! McGill 👊

[@doseofyasmeen]

Noah Chen yayy glad you liked this video!!

[@assalamel1996]

hi, i wanted to know what did you do to go there ( the procedures) and how much it costs you . thank you yasmeen:)

[@theodoralossitaire5836]

Very goood 💖💖 I like when you say "Really Really"😄

[@doseofyasmeen]

I'm glad you like it!!!

[@imanetrad3500]

Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful since I got admitted and know I have to fly from Lebanon to Canada again.

[@doseofyasmeen]

So glad to hear that!!❤️❤️

[@olivesjohnson9455]

Hey girl coming from Facebook and just supported you 🤩

[@doseofyasmeen]

Woohoo!! Thank you!!

[@khadijad2427]

don’t know if i want to apply anymore after watching five mins-

[@70mehak]

I really think McGill is such a good school for social and academic reasons. I want to apply to the architecture program this year, I just need to up certain grades. But, I know I can do it.

[@haileycohen6650]

I'm thinking about applying to the architecture program too!! but you need to submit a portfolio and I'm not sure I can get one together :(

[@70mehak]

Hailey Cohen a lot of the schools in ontario for architecture require a portfolio! Start working on it NOW!!

[@haileycohen6650]

@@70mehak thanks for the advice! I still have some time (about a year and a half) to work on mine. I was just getting a little nervous because I'm not sure what I should submit. Do you have any tips or helpful info?

[@70mehak]

Hailey Cohen well, i took art and started to practice drawing and sketching more. that’s how i’m preparing, and make sure you do well in your math and physics courses too! there’s also some schools that do summer architecture high school events (carleton, etc.). you can sign up for those! i’m going to be applying this year to a couple of schools.

[@70mehak]

Hailey Cohen portfolio wise, the advice i’ve been given is try to have a general theme. use different mediums. focus on space, and where things are. you can do paintings, collages, photographs, etc. just show what you can do! they don’t wanna see architecture they wanna see more of your skills!

[@izziewizzielizzie]

i have been very interested recently into applying to McGill but i worry about the grades part ngl lol, im a senior doing a french baccalaureate and in our program we have a thing called “Specialité” which is basically us picking 3 subjects (since im a Serie S student i did Math, physics/chem and bio last year) to focus on, and by senior year, we have to remove one subject. Last march i removed math cuz i didnt technically know what i wanted to do, and i thought it would keep my grades steady (mind you, when we remove a subject we’re supposed to do an exam for it) Right now im currently looking into Architecture but im afraid the fact that i dropped math would be the issue. im also wanting to do the SAT’s soon that way the math in there could help up abit, i have no idea lmao. i know that there are plenty of other universities i could look into, and i have no idea if you’ve got any tip for this stressful student, but i dont wanna lose hope on my dream uni!!

[@sibyllee]

good luck! i’m in première and i took math, SES and SVT. i wanna go to mcgill but i’m scared that my procrastination will get the best of me 😬

[@suehaddadsarkis6090]

Where did you study before McGill? what was your Score R? what are you studying at McGill?

[@JeniraStyles]

Do you know around how many freshmen live in dorms like is there a lot or is it mainly a commuting school? And do sororities party a lot, if so which ones?

[@sandrinea1053]

What school years to they look at like do they ask for my senior year grades? Is it necessary to have a perfect english to go there or just the basics? Do they ask for the SAT I and II? Are most of the students french educated? How are the dorms there? Thanks for the video btw it was really helpful

[@doseofyasmeen]

Sandrine A hi!! Depends on your program; if you’re in the Ontario system they typically ask for gr11&12, but usually they ask for gr10&11& your first semester grades for senior year. If they accept u based on that, it’s going to be a conditional acceptance; so, the second semester grades of your senior year determines whether or not you are ACTUALLY accepted. Most of the students are international so everyone speaks English but there are tonnnssss of frenchies!! They ask for your SAT based on your program; for me, I was in the IB program with A level English literature at the university level so they didn’t need my proof of English (also I’m canadian so that’s prob why they didn’t ask). I personally haven’t lived in dorms but most people seem to like them! Hope this helps!!!!

[@sandrinea1053]

Dose of Yasmeen thank you sm!! it helped a lot💗 good luck for the rest of your journey

[@agcc1014]

Hi! I'm from the US and I am really interested in McGill but I only concern is the language barrier. I know it is an English speaking university, but I was wondering about the French to English speaking ratio within the city itself. By the time I go to college I will have three years of French under my belt, and while I am planning on continuing French at college, will that be enough for when I'm in the city? Great video!

[@doseofyasmeen]

Hi!! Thank you!! Honestly knowing a little French goes a long way! If you go to mtl with 3 years background in French you’ll be fine since you’ll be able to hold up a conversation - and your French will improve once you get there!!

[@paulm1143]

Not trying to discourage you, but keep in mind that the french spoken in quebec is not the french spoken in France and that is traditionally taught in Us High School. It is still french, but those in Quebec pronounce the vowels a little differently, use different grammatical functions i.e. de que instead of dont, and use different idioms/phrases. I would recommend doing a little more research on Quebec french. Think of the difference between British English and American English, the difference between Quebec french and Parisan French is just a tad bit greater. Best wishes, God bless you.

[@agcc1014]

@@paulm1143 Ok, thank you! Good to know :)

[@paulm1143]

@@agcc1014 No prob. :) I do not how serious you are about learning the differences between Canadian French vs Parisian French but if you really want to know them I recommend the book: Learn Canadian French by Pierre Levesque. It is a book that elaborates the differences between the two.

[@bellah1435]

Can't wait to join McGill!!!!

[@doseofyasmeen]

good luck!!

[@itzzcold9464]

Hi, thank you for this informative video. I had a question related to McGill application process. On their website it says that they will be looking at top 5 gr 12 academic courses. However application deadline is usually at the start of February. I'm aware that they give you a conditional offer based off of your gr 12 interim marks but my issue is that I won't have 5 gr 12 academic courses in my first semester to submit. So should I submit the courses that I do have plus my gr 11 marks? Or is there something I need to be aware of? Thank you!

[@doseofyasmeen]

Hello!! no problem :) I would advise you to submit it anyways with your grade 11 grades. When they get your application, you have a period of time until all your grades come out for you to send them in.

[@nadav6782]

Hey! Would it be more difficult for someone who doesn't speak French? (not academically but socially especially outside of campus/university)

[@doseofyasmeen]

not a problem in downtown!

[@nadav6782]

Dose of Yasmeen okay thank you for the quick response!

[@claraslate-liu6213]

is it a massive disadvantage if i don't speak french?

[@philipirudayaraj4494]

Hard stuff presented as fun❤️🔥👍🙏

[@doseofyasmeen]

Thanks 🔥

[@ItsMaanya]

Hi ik u and many others have mentioned that u dont always need to know french to get by but rn i am an international student and have absolutely no time to learn french with senior year finals and all stuff going on and i have no previous background in french and am totally clueless so i wanted to know how important it really is since and can i actually get by with just english ?

[@doseofyasmeen]

yes girlie you can absolutely get by with just english if you're in the city because everyone is bilingual and you're around a lot of international students. but if you go outside montreal a little or more to the suburbs, you'll find french to be more helpful

[@topranikhushi]

hi yasmeen!! I am considering McGill for undergrad and had a bunch of questions, could I pls connect with u?

[@pleaseenteraname3531]

Great video! Organized, and well spoken. You stated in the video that it is a very diverse school. What are your estimates on the language demographics? I intend on improving my French there, but I am also interested in learning Arabic. Is there a large Arabic speaking population?

[@doseofyasmeen]

Thank you so much!! Theres the islamic / middle eastern department and they offer language classes! I was planning on improving my arabic too and I took a couple arabic classes, I would 100% recommend - the classes are very interactive and the profs are great!

[@pleaseenteraname3531]

@@doseofyasmeen Wow! That sounds amazing! Will definitely check that out👍cheers

[@Brooklyn-mn8yq]

I want to go to McGill it’s my dream school! 💖

[@anushkaahsan6941]

Does Frosh/Orientation week also happen for the incoming students of winter semester? Or is it exclusive to the fall semester...i applied for fall22 but would have to defer if i get in :((

[@doseofyasmeen]

Im not so sure, but i think it is only offered in the fall semester!

[@leralle5454]

I plan on transferring here because I will move from Toronto to Montreal so it's best to attend here so thank you for the information

[@doseofyasmeen]

Glad I could help!! Good luck :)

[@hellothereitsme9651]

Hey! I’m currently deciding between UofT and McGill. My parents really insist on Toronto because that’s where all the opportunities are, as well as Toronto is where you’ll meet influential people and make great contracts for the future. I just want your take on all of this. Since you’ve been in Toronto. Jbtw I’m an international student and will probably be applying for PR.

[@rhisavbora2975]

I have around 90 percents in 10th and 12th..and scoring around 8.5 in cgpa in engineering 1st and 2nd year..I don't know if i will be accept for MS..I am afraid being an international student

[@princephillipsashes6443]

Do you no anything about the architecture program competition 😭

[@foodiesince9868]

Hey yasmeen I am planning to join mc Gill university for master in management finance so can you throw some light on how to prepare for scholarships. I have completed b1 in French . Do mc Gill gives extra grades to bilingual speakers . Mc Gill is expensive ?

[@doseofyasmeen]

I actually don't know much about scholarships!! Sorry!!

[@iyadtouma326]

Which class scores does the University request?

[@twinkle7513]

Hey dear,can i apply myself to the uni. As none of the agent helping me out through this

[@francine8563]

May I ask if you have an information about the University of the People?

[@paolaleyva6641]

If it’s not too much to ask, could you make a video or respond like how much is it to study there?

[@doseofyasmeen]

Will do!!

[@michanifoodtravelling2441]

ggod idea....and also subscribe your channel

[@doseofyasmeen]

Many many thanks

[@kishnicolas5376]

omg i still have 2 years in highschool (grade 11, and 12) damn im kinda nervous coz my grades are not that good 😭 now i only have 2 years to be better !! im aiming for mcgill health science 😭

[@nelsondendomo6687]

Good luck‼️ I hope you chose the right courses for grade 11

[@louisdemiguel]

Hey, I am french but have not had a good experience with french ppl in my school, are people in Mcgill nice? Is there a lot of french ppl there?

[@doseofyasmeen]

Hey! McGil is very multicultural and there is a big french community. I haven't had any bad experiences, theres an open minded culture and Im sure you will meet a lot of friendly people :)

[@koushalworld5889]

Hello yasmeen I have completed my bachelors biotechnology with 75 % , (which is 3 years bachelors) My masters also completed in food and nutritional science with 79% And I have 3 years of experience in the core field related to masters Now I'm again interested to do masters I Mcgill university plz guide me 🙏 Is it possible?

[@sarahdelorme4700]

thank you for this video but why is no one talking about HOW YOU ARE 17 YEARS OLD????

[@doseofyasmeen]

LMAO😭

[@lifewgloria]

Do u need to speak basic French to navigate McGill comfortably?

[@doseofyasmeen]

McGill is an English speaking uni! You don’t need french

[@kekelixxx3073]

as a us citizen,what requirements do i need for applying.

[@rezarehman2885]

From what I’ve heard, the main criteria is grades. More so than extracurriculars, etc..

[@maiadimant3972]

the only requirement to submit is grades, and you can submit sat/ap scores if you want to. no writing or extracurriculars.

[@roenbougie6696]

I had a 3.69 gpa freshman and sophomore year and I’m now in my junior year. can I get in? this seems like my dream school but I don’t know if I’m good enough

[@doseofyasmeen]

You definitely can! Keep up the good work! Apply anyways - you never know till you try! I honestly was doubting myself getting in but it happened for me and it can happen for you too!

[@naynabhati1944]

i got 95% in my 12 th and 97 % in 10 th are my grades sufficent to get in?

[@sara-wr5bk]

Which country did you graduate high school from, and which curriculum did you do? I completely understand if you don't wanna answer this by the way! :)

[@doseofyasmeen]

Hey! I was in the IB program in the UAE!

[@chloe6119]

Dose of Yasmeen what was your score out of 42? And what program did you apply for? ❤️

[@joshuaa8355]

Please help. I'm trying to decide between U of T and McGill. Which has the better quality of life?? I just wanna be happy omg

[@doseofyasmeen]

Hello, thanks for sharing!! Your mental health is always the priority! The truth i, there is good quality of life all over Canada; but personally, I chose McGill over UofT because Montreal is a student friendly city (its actually the student capital of North America)! Its plentiful, convenient, affordable, cultural, very diverse, etc. Toronto is a big city full of opportunities; its fast paced, busy, and full of life (kind of like a mini New York). Housing and living expensive are a bit higher in toronto (but average income is higher too). SO both can be good depending on what you are looking for as a student! I recommend researching more about student life in both cities!

[@akilahwhite7306]

I guess I have to learn French now :/

[@ankitsrivastava8687]

Okay so the FROSH is just for the guys joining McGill for bachelors or also for those who joined for masters???

[@doseofyasmeen]

there is a frosh for masters students too!

[@belkisquiroga6007]

i wanna go there but now im hella scared. But i will fight for my dream no matter what, maybe i will be scared but idc, thats my dream

[@doseofyasmeen]

go for it!

[@aprajitas4612]

Do u need to know french to survive uni if you are international students?

[@sarag7011]

you don't need it for uni- everyone speaks English- and if you stay downtown you won't need it but the further you want to go from the McGill/downtown bubble the more you will need French. Quebec is a francophone province and they care a lot about speaking French and holding onto their culture. If you want to experience Montreal as a city in all it's awesomeness, basic French can be really helpful. The only way French might hold you back in a uni context is that it might be hard for you to find internships during your studies if you aren't basic level bilingual- but there are exceptions.

[@gayatri6102]

is McGill good for science(physics)??and if m an international student what all exams do i need to give??

[@abouttime5000]

McGill is extremely well known internationally for its science programs. Very challenging. I remember reading a story once about grad students in Harvard running into difficulty on a robotic/programming issue and a visiting McGill student solved it on the spot.

[@gayatri6102]

@@abouttime5000 oh that's gr8...any idea what exams i gotta give?? for mcgill n any common uni in Canada

[@doseofyasmeen]

Hi! it depends on what program you're currently in (IB, AP, CEGEP, etc.). You can find the list of requirements depending on your program on the mcgill website! (ex. google "IB requirements faculty of arts mcgill"

[@titocalvintv8426]

Thank you for this info. It really helps a lot. 💯

[@rashellnieto]

Hi, why didn't you live on campus? I know that you don't live on campus but maybe you know people that did, can you make a video about the different Mcgill residences? I like partying and going out, but I also want a residence where I could study without so many distractions. Any recommendations?

[@doseofyasmeen]

will def ask around to help you out!! my sister was also a mcgill student so we lived together which is why i didn't live in dorms!!

[@abouttime5000]

Living in a dorm for year 1 is a good idea. You will make friends that will most likely be with you for the entire degree. They will also form the basis for your off campus housing in year 2. Nice to know who you will share personal space with. Learning and figuring out the ways of McGill can be accomplished better with lots of student perspectives. Residences can make this happen. Try and get your own room as you will be doing a great deal of studying and concentration is really important.

[@kunalchahal4918]

does mcgill provide internships and co op programs

[@doseofyasmeen]

Yes!

[@angelaalacra]

[@maalikshaik9199]

Is it easy to get into medical school in canada

[@doseofyasmeen]

Nope, it’s really competitive !

[@jaogeraldo9648]

How to avail scholarship?

[@pragyapandey9552]

Is it much expensive...????

[@ekisharajendran6083]

For international students, prices go up! Pls check up on it on the website first

[@omelettexmoa2995]

if ur Canadian then no, but if ur intl then its so expensive. I live in the US and intl tuition at mcgill is more than most of the schools im applying to in the states, and college in the US is really expensive. However unlike UCAS, intl students can get aid and scholarships at canadian unis!

[@nikitau455]

what grades or averages would we need to get in?

[@doseofyasmeen]

It depends on your program! You can find all info specific to you on the Mcgill website!

[@nikitau455]

@@doseofyasmeen thank uu!

[@ilkey.3824]

damn! thats the first time i saw your video and i love your energy but also your accent. girl do u have british accent thats fuckin coolll. anyways i am your stalker now. i have to go and watch all your videos

[@doseofyasmeen]

omg thank you you're so sweet!!

[@KS-bo6tq]

Hi I'm new here what's your degree/major?

[@doseofyasmeen]

International development studies (economics stream)!

[@varunreddy4779]

Hey I have got admission in Mcgill master's in computer science program i know only English but don't know French. is French important at Mcgill in which language lectures are thought

[@bupapu3910]

you can get by with English but try working on learning some French!

[@eliasalhaddad5527]

good grades... , how much 🤔 like average

[@TheSlowGlow]

I was waitlisted with a 97% average, but I believe it’s because of how late I was when it comes to delivering the grades. So definitely keep that in mind !

[@doseofyasmeen]

changes depending on what program you're applying to! You can find them on google!

[@lovneetrao674]

@@TheSlowGlow did you get accepted for the program?and which curriculum did you do?

[@liliamartirosian8234]

Can someone from the US apply?

[@doseofyasmeen]

totally!

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

Where are you from from and what are you studying?

[@doseofyasmeen]

I’m Lebanese and grew up in the UAE! I’m majoring in international development stufies

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

@@doseofyasmeen neat! My best guy friend is Lebanese-Trinidadian! 😊 Best ot luck! I'm considering McGill for my LLM.

[@doseofyasmeen]

@@shawnellemartineaux6212 that’s so cool! Thank you and Good luck! :))

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

@@doseofyasmeen thanks!

[@LaetisBeauty]

McGillian here🤍🤍

[@doseofyasmeen]

Hey there❤️❤️❤️

[@annazaidi9325]

i am literally so scared now.

[@annazaidi9325]

but thank you!!

[@IndraniBorgohain]

Beautiful

[@doseofyasmeen]

thank you!

[@theobserver6639]

Mk ultra

[@user-tn4ls5hh2f]

8:46 financial kills- :0

[@tachibanakanade1479]

The art of stretching 5 min video to 17mins

[@Mooodyyhhh]

Dont do it dont go to McGill

[@bupapu3910]

why lmao

[@theobserver6639]

Mk ultra