My Day @ McGill

Project Description

Elementary students from the Lester B. Pearson School Board participating in SEDE’s Homework Zone Program get the chance to be McGill University students for a day! Students attend hands-on and engaging “classes” located throughout the downtown campus. Throughout the day, students will gain a comprehensive idea of what it means to be a university student.

The schedule consists of exciting classes, beginning with an introduction to McGill in the SSMU Building. Students will get the chance to experience a lab with McGill’s Department of Chemistry, a captivating lecture with the Integrated Program in Neuroscience, an intriguing research project with the Humanities and Social Sciences library, a presentation on traditional regalia and aboriginal dance from the First Peoples’ House and, finally, a presentation from the Faculty of Engineering.

Of course, like all McGill students, the children will take fun breaks for ice cream at Frostbite, a delightful student-run ice cream parlour in the McConnell Engineering Building run by the EUS (Engineering Undergraduate Society), and a nutritious and delicious lunch provided by Midnight Kitchen, McGill’s free healthy lunch alternative!

The day would not be complete if we didn’t explore the ‘snail trail’ around campus while making a pit stop at the iconic Arts’ Building to note all its historic features.

The students will take notes in their student handbooks throughout the day in order to prepare for their “final exam”. Before leaving campus, students will be awarded a diploma for their rigorous studies!

My Day @ McGill works toward creating, maintaining and fostering a culture of accessibility and diversity while engaging with the larger Montreal community. We hope to encourage students to complete their studies and introduce young students from neighbourhoods underrepresented at McGill to the opportunities available in higher education.

My Day @ McGill is an exciting event organized in collaboration with McGill Enrolment Services and the Social Equity Diversity Education Office (SEDE).

More Information

Contact: 

Carly Breger

Community Engagement Advisor

carly [dot] breger [at] mcgill [dot] ca

Visit:

My Day @ McGill's Official Website - "The Martlet Reporter" - http://www.mydayatmcgill.com

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Partners

• The Meighen Fund
• McGill Enrolment Services
• The McGill Bookstore
• The Lester B. Pearson School Board
• The STM