Student review [#49534] for African Studies and Philosophy
at McGill University

My three years at McGill thus far have proven to be an emotional roller coaster. I was accepted at the height of the pandemic, and elected to stay home, in Toronto due to the multitude of uncertainties. After doing 4 months of zoom university, I decided I needed to get an experience of residence, even if it wasn’t the normality. From January 2021, I have never looked back. I fell in love with the campus, right at the core of the city, with lively bars, cafes, shops all in such close proximity. The people of Montreal, so friendly, full of life and as humble as I have come across. The student body here constantly motivates one another to excel, while also able to go out and let loose on the weekends. The contents of my education have been thoroughly enjoyable, and there is great support structure at the school, from professors to advisors and even therapists. It is obviously a competitive school, and the onus is on the student to absorb that responsibility of learning, succeeding and utilizing their university years to get a grasp of what they ambition for the future. But the academics is just a part of a multi-faceted experiences that prioritises social engagement, pursuing your hobbies and interests, and coming into the being of an adult. My years here at McGill have proven incumbent in allowing me to learn both within and outside the classroom, grow as an individual, and direct me on a fulfilling path in life.