The Value of a Degree

The demand for a university degree in the job market has been increasing steadily since the early 1970’s. This is a direct response to a shift in Canada’s labour market. Today, the fastest growing occupations are in the service sector, which grew from 6 million jobs in 1975 to more than 13 million today. Applicants [...]

Readiness for Life after Graduation

Although guidance counsellors generally characterize high school students as well prepared for the next phase of their lives following graduation, a majority of students indicate that they could benefit from increased proficiency in technology applications, financial literacy, time management, communication and study skills according to a recent survey from McGraw-Hill Education.

McMaster Launches New Virtual Tour

McMaster launches new virtual tour

Want to see McMaster University’s beautiful campus but can’t make it in-person?

The new online tour provides more multimedia, interactivity and information for visitors to tours.mcmaster.ca. The portal allows prospective students to take a “Guided Tour” designed to emulate an in-person walking tour, create a personalized tour (based on categories relevant to prospective students) or explore various campus hotspots.

What Good is a Liberal Arts Degree?

What Good is a Liberal Arts Degree? Liberal Arts encompasses a broad area of study, which includes the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Critical Thinking: A University Course for Grade 11s

Get a jump on your university education this upcoming summer.