Viewbook 2009/2010
Undergraduate Study at McGill

Why choose McGill?

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The main things that attracted me to McGill were the quality of the faculty, the University’s global perspective and international reputation, and the entrepreneurial spirit of the student body. I think the most rewarding thing about studying at McGill has been being exposed to so many passionate individuals working in so many fields.
DANIELA THIONS MEYER, BCom’09, is a Management undergraduate from Mexico studying International Business and Global Strategic Management. She hopes to pursue a career in sustainable business development before returning to Mexico to work in environmental conservation.

McGILL AND MONTREAL – A GREAT UNIVERSITY, A SPECIAL CITY McGill is one of the world’s great universities located at the heart of one of North America’s most appealing and cosmopolitan cities. Montreal is lively, sophisticated, fun and affordable. With an international reputation for academic excellence, McGill offers innovative, flexible and interdisciplinary programs on two campuses. Interested in environmental sciences, international development, astrophysics or Canadian studies? McGill has more than 300 academic programs to suit your needs and provide you with a world-class educational experience. Montreal’s 3.6 million people are renowned for their international flair and joie de vivre. The city has a thriving arts and cultural scene, and it is home to one of the largest student populations on the continent. It boasts a vibrant nightlife, the old-world charm of historic architecture set in a modern metropolis, and the multilingual, multicultural buzz of one of the world’s great French cities.

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BONJOUR McGILL! While McGill is an English-language university, about 6,000 of its students claim French as their first language – nearly 20% of the student population. At Macdonald Campus, 60% of students are francophone. Students have the option to write major papers and