ISS is available virtually and in-person Mondays-Fridays during business hours.
Exceptionally, our phone line will be down Thursday, April 17th from 12pm - 1pm.
Please note, our office will be closed on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st.
Make the transition to 91社区 easier (and more fun!)
Welcome to the New Student Buddy Program, designed for all new students at 91社区! Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, arriving from Canada or elsewhere in the world, this program pairs you with a friendly and experienced 91社区 student who will help you navigate your first semester with confidence and success.听
This program is proudly offered by CL&E, in collaboration with听International Student Services.
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New Students (Mentees)
- Get matched with a trained upper-year mentor听
- Receive valuable advice on navigating university life, accessing campus resources, adapting to new cultures/languages, maintaining well-being, and living in Montreal听
- Join our mentorship mixer to network with students from other mentorship programs
Returning Students (Mentors)
- Receive mentor training to help you build a positive relationship with your mentee
- Earn recognition on your听91社区 Co-Curricular Record听for your role as a mentor听
- Share valuable advice on navigating university life, accessing campus resources, adapting to new cultures/languages, maintaining well-being, and living in Montreal听
Contact Us
mentorshipnetwork [at] mcgill.ca
If you need guidance about matters like immigration, health insurance, doctor's appointments, and scholarships/bursaries please contact our Immigration team,听Student Wellness Hub, or听Scholarships and Student Aid听directly.听
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Student testimonies-听
鈥淚 talked a lot with one of my mentee and I love the relationship that we had. It was great being able to advise him on campus. I think we were well matched and the resources provided by the buddy program were really useful. 鈥� - Winter 2023 Buddy volunteer
鈥淢y buddy was super friendly and helpful. She made me feel at ease even before I arrived in Canada. She was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. She reached out often and invited me to social events, she made the buddy system seem very natural and informal. She was eager and bubbly and didn't make it seem like buddying was a chore to her, which I appreciate. Thanks :))鈥�- Winter 2023 New Student
鈥淚t provided a friend when I was moving to a new place, not knowing what to expect. I definitely made the transition to 91社区 easier. 鈥�- Winter 2023 New Student