Each year, Options Solutions team members visit many, many post-secondary institutions. These visits allow us to learn beyond what is readily available on the internet and in print materials. While on campus, we often meet with admission staff and Options alumni who attend the institution. We love learning about the nuance and vibe of each place and about all the hidden opportunities that exist there.
Our Options on Tour series highlights some of our recent adventures and shares them with you. We’ll feature what we saw, who we met, and what neat things/hidden nuggets we learned.
McGill University – Montreal, Quebec
Melinda visited McGill University. Read her highlights below.
The Basics
- There are two campuses on the Island of Montreal.
- 40,531 students were enrolled in 2025.
- McGill has one of the most diverse student bodies in North America.
- You can complete your assignments, exams, etc. in French or English.
Featured Academic Programs
- Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Retail Management
- Gender, Sexuality, Feminist, and Social Justice Studies
- Dietetics, Human Nutrition
- International Development Studies
- Farm Management and Technology Program
- Global Food Security
- Investment Management
- Nanotechnology
- Food Science & Nutritional Sciences
Interesting Facts
- McGill is home to Canada’s first faculty of medicine, established in 1829.
- The very first game of modern football was played between Harvard and McGill in 1874.
- McGill has a Research Institute located in Holetown, Barbados that students can attend.
- The first game of organized indoor hockey was organized by McGill Alumni, James Creighton. It took place on March 3, 1875, at the Victoria Skating Rink in downtown Montreal.
- Basketball was invented by a McGill alumnus.
- Canada’s First Female Professor was appointed at McGill in 1912, Carrie Decker.
- McGill University took part in setting up the McGill University College of British Columbia, which helped create the current University of British Columbia.
Vibe Words
- Multicultural
- Creative
- Academic
- Historic
- Vibrant
- Sociable
- Bonjour/Hi
From a McGill Grad!
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