Living-Learning Communities
Take the opportunity to join one of five Living Learning Communities (LLCs) in our residence system! Each one is designed to foster a unique sense of community that celebrates the wide range of interests in our residence halls. Our LLCs give students with shared curiosities the chance to live together, organize programs, attend events, and collaborate on long-term projects.
If you are a student living one of the LLC residences listed below, and are interested in joining a Living Learning Community but have not yet joined, email livinglearning [dot] residences [at] mcgill [dot] ca.
In addition to the Fine Arts LLC and the Green LLC started in September 2010, we introduced three new LLCs in 2012: the Do It Yourself LLC, the Food LLC, and the Health & Fitness LLC!
All Living Learning Communities are available to first-year students from across academic disciplines – no particular major or focus is required for participation in the program.
Check out the answers to some frequently asked questions about our Living Learning Communities in this document: LLC_FAQ_2013-2014.pdf
Which LLC interests you?
The Fine Arts Living Learning Community
Host Hall: Royal Victoria College (RVC)
Description: The Fine Arts LLC connects residents who share a passion for art, drama, and music. The Community will explore the arts on campus and in the greater Montreal area.
Past Events:
- Guided tour of the “The Impressionists” exhibit at Musée des Beaux Arts
- Performance of “Guys and Dolls” at Segal Centre
- Slam poetry events at Le Divan Orange
- Viewing of “The Artist” at the Montreal Film Festival outdoor cinema
- Musée d’Art Contemporain trip
- Visit to the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal
Are you interested in being a member? Apply today!
Click here to see our Fine Arts LLC
The Green Living Learning Community
Host Hall: MORE House (3559 University St.)
Description: The Green LLC is committed to exploring personal, cultural, and environmental choices for building a more sustainable society. Residents work together on sustainability projects and participate in environmental programs with various organizations throughout Montreal.
Past Events:
- Maintaining a community garden
- Collaboration with Environmental Residence Council
- Visit to MacDonald campus for agricultural research
- Trip to local apple orchard
- Sustainability workshops with guest speakers
- Inter-Residence Energy Competition
Are you interested in being a member? Apply today!
Click here to see our Green LLC
Do It Yourself (DIY) Living Learning Community
Host Hall: Molson Hall
Description: The primary focus of the DIY LLC is to broaden horizons through exploration, collaboration, and innovation. Residents have the opportunity to become better informed individuals through a series of independent projects, many of which take place in their brand new in residence workshop space.
Past Events:
- Mushroom foraging
- Car painting
- Applesauce workshop
- Thanksgiving dinner preparations
- Planting and gardening
- Making laundry detergent, toothpaste, and deodorant
Are you interested in being a member? Apply today!
Food Living Learning Community
Host Hall: La Citadelle
Description: The Food LLC introduces residents to the wonders of cooking. Members have access to the large in residence kitchen for various food-related workshops, projects, and programs.
Past Events:
- Food canning event
- Residence Iron Chef Competition
- Student-led cooking workshops
- Community spice rack
- Beer brewing program
- Various “how to” sessions (make bread, make pasta, debone chicken, etc.)
Are you interested in being a member? Apply today!
Click here to see our Food LLC
Health & Fitness Living Learning Community
Host Hall: Carrefour Sherbrooke
Description: The Health & Fitness LLC encourages residents to have healthy and active lifestyles by emphasizing nutrition, fitness, and recreation. Members are able to take advantage of the in residence gym as well as several exercise tutorial classes.
Past Events:
- Bixi bike trips around Montreal
- Intramural athletic teams
- Yoga and fitness classes
- Meditation lessons
- Healthy food and living workshops
- Group outings to McGill athletic events
Are you interested in being a member? Apply today!