McGill Student Life

TomSrOfBoston
Sun, 25 Feb 2018 13:54:05 +0000

Montreal is a very safe city, even by Canadian standards. As an engineering student you will likely be spending a lot of time studying. I recommend you live in residence first year. It really helped my son develop a circle of friends.

At the start of the year there is a week long Frosh event to get you started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_Fad89duL0&t=28s

In Quebec the drinking age is 18. There will be no need to get a fake ID or sneak a six pack past the RA’s. Greek life is a minor part of campus life. Social life will be partly in the city, partly on campus. With 20,000 undergrads most students find their niche.

I would recommend visiting Montreal if you have not already.