<p>Hi Friends, I am an international professional looking for a good Phd program in Canada in the field of tropical river ecology. I haver seen the web page of Mcgill university and I am thinking to apply to this university. But I have read very bad comments by undergrads students about this university in the internet. I would like to hear some comments from grad students or anybody that could help me to decide if this could be a good choice. I need finnancial aid and there seems to be some good scholarships for international grad students in this university. thanks for any comment.</p>
<p>Regarding McGill generally - and of relevance to grad students and undergrads alike:</p>
<p>I attended McGill for two semesters. I found the academics to be of a very high quality, rigorous and challenging. Classes can be impersonal, although this is generally true of high-quality public universities.</p>
<p>The workload is typically intense. There might be disgruntled students because of that fact. Or for that matter, former students who are disgrunted because they couldn't hack it.</p>
<p>There's also little to complain about as far as non-academic factors go. Socially, many different kinds of people attend McGill. The campus doesn't seem to be dominated by any one social group. I found it to be relatively easy to meet other people at McGill. Also, I found most McGill students to be quite tolerant of differences. Someone looking for a sports culture or a Greek scene might be disappointed, as both are rather minimal. This isn't a problem per se; it's just a matter of personal preference.</p>
<p>There's also little to complain about regarding the location unless one doesn't like cities. Montreal is a fascinating city. It's culturally interesting while still being laid back. A comprehensive "Metro" (subway) system makes it possible to get around without owning a car. While most Montrealers are francophone, most Montrealers also speak English.</p>
<p>Thank you ¨Take3¨ for the information. I have read that living in the city around Mcgill can be difficult due to the many bars and party places. Can I found a quiet neigboord await from the crowd. Any recommendations. I think that I would like to experienece the multicultural atmosphere of the city at certain moments.</p>
<p>You should be able to find a quiet neighborhood near McGill if so inclined. The neighborhood just east of campus, the "McGill Ghetto", is actually mostly residential. Still, it has basic shopping and a few restaurants. If you prefer, you can live in outlying areas of the city or even nearby suburbs and take the Metro to campus. There are predominantly anglophone neighborhoods, if that's a concern.</p>
<p>It shouldn't be hard to experience the multicultural atmosphere of Montreal. Most neighborhoods in the city are quite diverse, although this can vary if you go very far from downtown.</p>