International Student Services at McGill University
3600 McTavish Street, Suite 5100 H3A 0G3 Montreal, QC, Canada

The Great Poutinefest is going on in full swing! Do you know they have poutines with fried dumpling, fish and chips and popcorn chicken?? Try them out this weekend! https://legrandpoutinefest.ca/... #funfriday

ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENTS!! Here's a chance to provide feedback on your existing programs so that they are evaluated and updated in a way to support you better, AND get paid for it! Learn more about the Program for Undergraduate Resilience in Engineering: https://www.engineeringresilience.ca/

What could possibly be better than a refreshing cup of bubble tea? A soft chiffon-like bubble tea cake! If you're a fan of bubble tea, you might want to try this one at Ri Yue cakes: https://www.facebook.com/Ri.YueCakes/ #funfriday... P.S. ISS doesn't endorse any particular brand. Picture credits MTL Blog

Attention students currently in Quebec! The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available to the general population. This includes McGill international students - regardless of health insurance type! Go to quebec.ca/vaccincovid for more information. Together we can protect our health and that of the community. #wellnesswednesdays #flattenthecurve #COVIDvaccine

Have you listened to McGill's Studenting podcast yet? Tune into Episode 2 to hear Jos (International LWA) and Cyndi (Residences LWA) talk about maintaining mental health during the pandemic. #wellnesswednesdays #studenting https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IgmxQj7XRiYwIHd1S68Ge

Do you want to eliminate the shame and stigma surrounding eating disorders? Are you passionate about providing care and resources to fellow students, educating folks on eating disorders, and combatting diet culture? Volunteer at the EDRSC for the 2021-2022 school year! They are a student-led support service committed to providing support, resources, and information about eating disorders and mental health! ... Apply and find out more at the link below. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/826441278218645/

To say the pandemic has been challenging, would be an understatement. We have been lonely and often feeling awful. To help us in this, Vent Over Tea is coming back with its online sessions to lend us a non-judgmental and empathetic listening ear. Visit their website to book a session for yourself: https://ventovertea.com/

Would you like to kick off your career in Greater Montréal? Check out I choose Montréal's website below where companies and organizations regularly publish job offers for international students and young graduates! https://www.jechoisismontreal.com//job-offers-internation/

Looking for a way to spend your weekend amongst nature, with flowers and sunshine? Check out this Tulip field in Montreal for some picturesque Instagram shots. Did I also mention that you can pick up your tulips to make your own bouquet? ... Check out their details and charges on this page: https://tulipes.ca/

Looking for a new hobby now that summer is around the corner? Tending to houseplants and balcony gardens can be calming and therapeutic. Join this online workshop on April 28th to learn tricks for your green thumb!... https://www.facebook.com/events/740092236660112/

#FunFriday If you're in Montreal, you've probably seen snowmen everywhere. Now it's your chance to participate in the city's snowman-building contest! Check out the article below to know how to participate.

It's WELL WEEK! Follow #healthiermcgill on Facebook or IG for more info. #motivationalmonday

Looking to put all your random tidbits of knowledge to good use? On Thurs. Jan. 28, from 7-8:30pm, join MORSL and the MSA for a Multifaith Trivia Night! As part of Muslim Awareness Week, they’ll gather on Zoom for a friendly trivia competition on all things faith and spirituality. Winners will receive an Indigo gift card! No need to form a team in advance we’ll make sure everyone is teamed up.... This free event is open to all McGill students, but please register here for the Zoom link: https://www.mcgill.ca//registration-msa-x-morsl-trivia-nig Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1287783184928643

CW: sexual assault Could you or anyone you know benefit from attending this therapy group? See below for more details. #healingfromtrauma #wellnesswednesdays

Join former Members of Congress from the U.S. to discuss the new Presidential Administration and what this means for U.S.-Canada relations moving forward. The speakers are: ... The Honorable Elizabeth Etsy (D-CT, 2013-2019) The Honorable John Faso (R-NY, 2017-2019) Moderated by Dr. Edna Keeble, Political Science Professor, Saint Mary's University The event will take place via Zoom Webinar on January 28th at 1:00pm AT. Please use this link to register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_Koa2THuoS2WeSI-oKSDY-g

#FunFriday Check out these Montreal films and TV to watch at home!

Applications to the McGill Dobson Cup 2021, McGill’s flagship startup competition, are open! Are you an aspiring student entrepreneur, McGill staff, or Faculty member? Apply by January 18th and pitch your startup idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win over $200,000 in prize money. More information on the application process can be found here: https://www.mcgill.ca//entrepreneurship/mcgill-dobson-cup. ... For questions, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject Line: McGill Dobson Cup 2021.