sagarmatha

hey

Basically, I want to know if I'd be at a disadvantage in Montreal if I don't know how to speak a word of French. I'd be more than enthusiastic to make an effort to learn the language-I believe it would truly be an asset in life. But, I'm a little worried that not knowing the language to begin with would take away from my experience in college. So, what's the deal guys?

Also, being a US student, will I only have to send in my 11th and 12th grade academic record or will Mcgill look at my whole transcript?

Spiter_01

Of course being not able to speak french will make you miss out on some things in montreal but generaly you shouldn't be at too much of a disadvantage.

cowgirlatheart

I have relatives in Montreal who have lived there for 40+ years and don't speak a word of French. You can live without it, but the resources are there if you want to learn (best of both worlds really).

rideltrain

not knowing french is no problem- everyone at mcgill speaks english and so does most of montreal .you'll pick up a lot here anyway.

mcgill should look at your whole academic transcript.

pimpcess05

i speak french fluently, and honestly, it's not a big deal
no one cares
every one speaks english
the only things i use french for here- to listen to the boring conversations of the obnoxious parisian exchange students-in church (i haven't found one downtown i like so i go outside the bubble)-with cab drivers-with some friends-to listen to the radio- (oh this list is longer than i meant to make it)
but my point remains, you will be fine without french

bklynmom

My son, who is at McGill (US) speaks both French and English-he uses them both interchangeably and at his whim. The school is Anglophone-all English. In town, English alone is fine. Though it is also good to know French. You will be greeted in the shops with Bon Jour, Hello. If you answer Bon Jour, they will speak to you in French. If you answer, Hello, they will speak to you in English,
But-if you want to learn and practice French-Montreal is a good place in which to do it.

bklynmom

Your second question-My son, also US, submitted all but I believe McGill only considered 10, 11, 12.