How are classes in McGill like?

rougetardis
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:24:02 +0000

Is it this program? [Staff-Student Mentoring Program | Mentoring - McGill University](http://www.mcgill.ca/mentoring/staff-student-mentoring-program)

I don’t have any experience with it but it does seem like a good way to have a “ready-made” mentor right from the start.

Professors here are generally receptive to students. I think the best way to form relationships with profs (whether in your class or within your department) is to talk to them about your shared interests. For example, I formed a strong relationship with a prof within my department just by joining his lab. I just emailed him initially asking if he was accepting volunteer research assistants. We talked about our shared interests and he eventually asked if I wanted to be part of his lab.

Like Blobof said, it’s down to the student to make the effort. If you’re looking at going down a particular path (and you think Prof X would be helpful), shoot them an email asking for a meeting. If they can’t help ask if they know others that might be able to help you/mentor you.