MUS First Year Involvement Package 2015-16

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FIRST-YEAR
INVOLVEMENT
PACKAGE
2015–16

FIRST YEAR INVOLVEMENT PACKAGE 2015–16 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
LETTERS FROM FIT MENTORS
MANAGEMENT UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETY
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
WHAT IS FIT
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCES
GETTING STARTED AT MCGILL
CAREER SERVICES
NIGHT LIFE
BRONFMAN BUBBLE
MANAGEMENT CLUBS
MANAGEMENT EVENTS
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Special thanks to the First Year Involvement Team of 2014-15 for putting together this package!
Vice President of Communications: Wendy Erica Lai
Vice President of Events: Andrew Just
First-Year Involvement Team Mentors: Lainie Yallen and Lucas Francioli
2014-15 Co-Chairs: Alexandre Perron and Madeline Boyd
Committee: Charlotte Jenkins, Maximillian Gairard, Noah Gillard, Augustin Mallon, Diana Stepner,
Isabel Moreno, Lucas Francioli, Lainie Yallen, Olivia Cohen, Emma Grannis, Corey Stinke, Pauline
Sels, Mackenzie Chisholm, Jonathan Glustein, Ruby Thelot, Sam Hull and Mimi TJ
Special thanks to our photographers: Edmong Chung Photography
Bull & Bear Photography

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
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First Year
Involvement
Applications
Open at
mus.mcgill.ca/
firstyear
Discover McGill Frosh Frosh Frosh
Classes Start
Frosh Frosh
Case
Competition
Recruitment
Cocktail
First Year
Involvement
Information
Session
Welcome Back
Concert
MUS Board
of Directors
First Year Rep
nomination
period begins.
Clubs &
Activities Night
First Year
Involvement
Application
Deadline
MUS Board
of DIrectors
First Year Rep
nomination
period ends.
Campaigning
begins.
Desautels
Management
Leadership
Seminar (DMLS)
Desautels
Management
Leadership
Seminar (DMLS)
Welcome Back
BBQ
FIRST YEAR INVOLVEMENT APPLICATIONS: MUS.MCGILL.CA/FIRSTYEAR
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY FIRST YEAR OPPORTUNITIES: COMM@MUS.MCGILL.CA
UP-TO-DATE EVENT INFORMATION: FACEBOOK.COM/OURMUS

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LETTER FROM THE FIT MENTORS
Dearest Desautels Entering Class of 2015,
We’re proud to let you know- you’ve made it. You’re among the elite in perhaps the most prestigious business
program in the country among some of the most ambitious and impressive people you’ll ever meet. You’re
about to embark on one of the most exciting, insane, memorable, meaningful and epic journeys of your lives
and we could not be more excited to welcome you into our crazy Bronfman family. It’s hard for us to paint
you a full picture of what the Faculty of Management is really going to be like: the class, frosh, the cases and
competitions, fundraisers, and all the shenanigans in between. We’re excited though that you’re just a few
short weeks away from experiencing it all for yourselves.
In the meantime, we’ve helped prepare this information package to help give you your first little taste of the
Desautels Faculty of Management. We’re the mentors of the First Year Involvement Team (FIT) of 2015, a
team that’ll be comprised of the best and brightest that Management will have to offer this year- you guys!
As a part of the Management Undergraduate Society (MUS) we will help you to engage your entering class in
Management life, planning and attending events, facilitating involvement, and getting to know everything that
McGill has to offer. The best decision we made at McGill was getting involved early and starting by joining FIT
and we sincerely hope that you’ll be joining us this year!
We’re looking forward to meeting you all and introducing you to our Bronfman family. We can’t wait for you
to make your mark on the faculty of Management. Look for us around Frosh and Bronfman, and please reach
out to us if you have any questions or you just want to say hi.
Until then, stay golden and see you soon!
Sincerely,
Lainie Yallen and Lucas Francioli
First Year Involvement Team Co-Mentors 2015-2016
Management Undergraduate Society (MUS)
facebook.com/OurMUS
mus.mcgill.ca
First Year Involvement Team
facebook.com/MUSFirstYear
fit@mus.mcgill.ca
Management Frosh
facebook.com/ManagementFrosh
musfrosh.com

THE DESAUTELS STUDENT BODY
(YOU AND YOUR VOTE!)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
U0 Rep
U1 Rep (2)
U2 Rep
U3 Rep
Senator
SSMU Reps (2)
Club Council Rep
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President
VP Events | VP Communications | VP Conferences & Competitions | VP Internal
VP Corporate Relations | VP Academic | VP Finance | VP Office Operations
BOARD OF DIRECTORS LONG TERM VISION
1. To improve our academic competitiveness and performance in inter-university competition to levels
consistent with top business schools.
2. To improve communication to and feedback from our students in moving towards a more transparent,
inclusive MUS.
3. To move towards a more environmentally sustainable academic curriculum, building and operations.
4. To maximize the professional development offered to our students.
5. To strengthen relations between the MUS and both its alumni network and corporate partners.
Alumni Reps (2)
Faculty Rep
Ombudsperson

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President, Elie Lubendo
VP Communications, Wendy Erica Lai
VP Events, Andrew Just
VP Corporate Relations, Michael Fishman
VP Academic, Aarushi Kumar
VP Finance, Matthew Schryver
VP Conferences & Competitions, Rachel Burk
VP Internal, Elizabeth Emerson
VP Office Operations, Nick Taylor
president@mus.mcgill.ca
comm@mus.mcgill.ca
events@mus.mcgill.ca
cr@mus.mcgill.ca
academic@mus.mcgill.ca
finance@mus.mcgill.ca
cc@mus.mcgill.ca
internal@mus.mcgill.ca
office@mus.mcgill.ca
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
U3 Rep, Meagan Prins
U2 Rep, Alexandre Perron
U1 Rep (second year), Mackenzie Chisholm
U1 Rep (first year), elected in the fall
U0 Rep, elected in the fall
SSMU Reps, Lucas Francioli & Rayyan Pervez
Management Senator, Deven Sanon
Ombudsperson, elected in the fall
OUR MISSION
GET INVOLVED
To cultivate the personal, academic, and professional
development of BCom students within the Desautels
Faculty of Management.
There are over 35 MUS committees and 15 MUS clubs
organizing more than 100 student activities - plenty of
opportunities to get involved!
u3rep.mus@mail.mcgill.ca
fu1rep.mus@mail.mcgill.ca
repssmu.mus@mail.mcgill.ca
senator.mus@mail.mcgill.ca
ombudsperson.mus@mail.mcgill.ca
GET IN TOUCH WITH US! Find us in Bronfman 228 or at mus.mcgill.ca

2015 FIRST YEAR INVOLVEMENT PROCESS
1. Sign up to the on the following website:
http://MUS.mcgill.ca/firstyear
2. Look out for EMAILS with information on positions and application processes.
3. Short interviews will be held during September for different positions.
4. FOR FIRST YEAR INVOLVEMENT TEAM (FIT): FIT applicants have to do an awesome scavenger
hunt that is designed to make the process more fun. Make sure you show us your creative side!
More information in emails.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST YEAR INVOLVEMENT TEAM (FIT)
STUDENT-RUN INITIATIVES
CASES & COMPETITIONS
EVENTS COMMITTEES
CONFERENCES
+ MANY MORE
The best part about being in a diverse faculty filled with driven individuals is having a broad range
of extracurricular opportunities. There are many different ways you could get involved and create
the most fulfilling university experience. Don’t miss out on these opportunities!
Feel free to email comm@MUS.mcgill.ca if you have any questions.

The First Year Involvement Team (FIT) was created in
2011 with the main objective of increasing first year
involvement within the MUS. By acting as liaison to
first years, FIT promotes events to first year students
in order to increase their awareness of faculty events,
clubs and organizations. FIT aims to make first
years feel more integrated within the management
community right from the start, and help ease the
transition to university life and Montreal.
In addition, FIT has thrown their own events, such
as an annual First Year Apartment Crawl, where
students, in teams of 10, explore the McGill Ghetto
in true Management fashion (something you will
soon discover for yourselves!). In the past year, FIT
also worked alongside the Engagement Committee
(another MUS club) to organize FIT’s very first party
at a local venue. This was done with the intention of
encouraging other first year students to reunite with
their frosh group, and take a break from studying
before winter finals. We are also planning to organize
free tutorials, hot chocolate during exams this year,
amongst numerous other initiatives. Stay tuned!
Our goal, essentially, is to engage with first year
students and involve them within the Bronfman
community and help make them a part of this family.
WHAT IS FIT?

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5 REASONS TO JOIN FIT
1. Getting involved early is
the best decision you could
make in your first year.
By getting involved in faculty engagement
early on a junior level you lay the groundwork
to open doors to tremendous opportunities
in later years. Since the FIT teams works
closely with the MUS executives as one of the
subcommittees, it is a great way to get an
inside look at the way that the MUS runs and
see which parts of Management life speak
most to you and your interests
2. It’s an amazing way to
try out a wide range of
management events.
As a FIT member you gain experience with
an extensive scope of styles of management
programs- from wine and cheese events
and apartment crawls to conferences and
competitions FIT members will engage, and
play a leadership role in almost all the styles of
events that Desautels has to offer.
3. You get to know your
entering class!
Each member of the FIT team will work
closely, communicating, with other members
of their entering class to enhance engagement
in the faculty.
New this year- the #FITcomms program:
each member of FIT will be responsible for
communicating with around 40 Desautels
students about faculty events on an ongoing
basis, keeping them informed, engaged, and
meeting fellow management students in the
process.
4. You’re guaranteed 15
new best friends.
By nature of FIT’s weekly meetings the
team bonds quickly and becomes an unreal
#crew (#weareallbestfriends)
5. Because WHY NOT?
The application process is a ton of fun, it’s
super easy to apply, and there’s no way you’ll
regret it.

ALEXANDRE PERRON (Quebec Student)
First Year Involvement Team Co-Chair 2014-15
First years, welcome to another chapter of your life. I remember how excited I was
when I arrived in Montreal for my Molson Hall move-in; everything felt so new despite
the fact that I have visited Montreal a hundred times already. Coming from Quebec
City, McGill immersed me in a totally new world that I have grown to love and nurture.
Studying at McGill and Montreal has exposed me to a wide range of people, cultures,
ideas, and experiences that I have challenged the way I act and think. I have grown
a lot this past year, and will continue to do so over the rest of my studies at McGill.
BE PROACTIVE
Bronfman has a lot to offer for new students, but it will be your responsibility for you
to reach out and get the most out of what student life has to offer. I consider my
first year to be such a raging success because of all the clubs and activities I actively
pushed myself to do. Case League, DMLS, MMICC, the different business clubs and
societies, guest speakers, MUS Concert Series, Carnival, the Case Competitions, 4à7,
Casco, Phassion, and much more are all amazing ways to reach out and get involved
with your faculty. However, the burden is on your shoulders; it is easy to miss out on
these opportunities if you don’t actively pursue them.
GET INVOLVED
In my opinion, the best way to immediately get involved with the MUS and Bronfman is to join the FIT team
(First-Year Involvement Team). FIT will get you involved fresh out of Frosh and open the faculty to you early
on. Through my experience with FIT last year, I have met and worked with the most wonderful people. If you
have any questions concerning FIT or the faculty in general, don’t hesitate to talk to any former FIT member
during Frosh, we’ll be happy to help.
On a parting note, enjoy your first weeks of school. The vibe I remember from my entry to college life felt a lot
like summer camp: making new friends, discovering new things, and simply having a blast in Montreal. College
truly is the best time of your life but its short duration is bittersweet: it’ll be over before you know it but each
moment spent, successes and failures endured, and friends made will be so much more valuable.

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CHARLOTTE JENKINS (American Student)
First Year Involvement Team 2014-15
I grew up in a suburb outside of Chicago, and coming to McGill, I knew no one.
Hardly anyone from my high school had even heard of McGill, nonetheless
traveled to Canada to attend university. I found out about McGill because my
mother was an alumni, and I soon figured out that McGill was my dream school
and the place where I was meant to be. It was scary when I realized I was
headed to a city where I didn’t have any friends waiting for me. However,
by trusting the system and taking the initiative to get involved at McGill
and more specifically in the Faculty of Management, I found my place. All
the nervousness and awkwardness that I experienced in the beginning of the
year was worth it, because I am absolutely obsessed with this school and the
people that I have met here.
At our first FIT meeting, we were told to look around because we were surrounded by the kids that would
one day become our best friends, and in some cases, our family. It is crazy how true that statement actually
turned out to be. I ended my first year surrounded by my best friends, most of which I had met either in FIT or
because of FIT. I genuinely have no idea where I would be without the experiences and people FIT has brought
me. We got the chance to be immersed in the school, and make friends with kids of all ages in the faculty
thanks to the FIT events. We got exposure to planning and running the concert series, and hosted other fun
events for the first years at McGill. We even got the chance to dance as a group in the CASCO charity dance
event. Joining FIT was one of the best decisions I made during my first year.
In another effort to make friends, and to have a similar college experience as my friends back home, I also
decided to go through sorority recruitment. Joining the sorority actually helped me meet a lot of management
girls who right off the bat made me feel comfortable studying on Bronfman second floor and attending 4a7.
The Greek community was a way for me to once again, make McGill feel a little bit smaller. The fact that not
many people join Greek life makes it that much more special, and that much easier to make friends. I strongly
encourage people to go through recruitment or at least give Greek life a chance!
Another way I met plenty of people was through McGill events, like 4a7, Carnival, and Frosh. As a first year
4a7 initially seems scary. It’s a hot basement filled with university students you have never seen or met before.
But I strongly suggest you try to find a friend, bring your frosh mug, and come to 4a7 as soon as you can. Not
only is the beer cheap but you will make so many friends while feeling a strong sense of Bronfman pride. Frosh
also may initially feel intimidating, but is seriously the best part of your first year experience! Everyone attends
Frosh to make friends and have fun so make sure you’re not afraid to do the same.
Overall, it may be hard at first to make friends; just know that if you push yourself to be social or at least get
involved in the beginning, your McGill experience will be amazing and you will realize that you will never want
to leave. You will soon learn that McGill is unlike anything your friends at home will experience, especially if
you are coming from the states.

MAXIMILLIAN GAIRARD (International Student)
First Year Involvement Team 2014-15
TRANSITION
My name is Max, I’m half English/half French, and I completed my A-Levels
at Harrow School, London. I went straight into U1 and at first had no idea
how the whole course/credit system worked. My transition from school to
university wasn’t particularly difficult since I have been use to being away
from my family as I was at a boarding school. Moving away from all your old
friends and family seems like a terrifying feeling but you quickly meet a whole
load of new people and making really good friends at McGill.
University is a lot more fun than school and you can pretty much do what you want without some annoying
teacher punishing you. However, the workload is a lot harder, you are the one responsible for making your
notes in/out of the classroom and for making sure you do all the readings necessary. I advise you all to get
ahead, do your readings before class, the exercises after and then you will nail your first year. Managing your
time and balancing out your life appropriately is the key to success and enjoying the best time of your life at
McGill.
HOW I MET PEOPLE AND GOT INVOLVED
Moving to a new country may seem like a challenge but you will soon realise you have settled in really well.
The city of Montreal and McGill is so lively with events and parties almost every day of the week, so these are
the best places to go and socialise with everyone and make new friends.
1) Frosh Week – One of the greatest weeks of all time! This week gives you opportunity to meet the people
in your faculty and all the events/clubs the Uni has to offer. Attend all the events especially power hour and
beach day. Keep in touch with your leaders and people you meet because you will likely randomly see them
around all the time.
2) First Year Involvement Team – This club opens so many doors. You will meet so many people and become
so well connected whilst being apart of organising MUS events.
3) 4a7 – Every Thursday, the Bronfman basement turns into a bar for students ($1 beers). You will meet even
more people here and it’s a great place to go chill with your friends.
4) Clubs/Societies – Join one of these because they offer an excellent chance to learn something new. Extra-
Curriculars are extremely important with regards to your CV and employers, so get involved.
MY EXPERIENCE
My first year at McGill was amazing I met so many people, had unforgettable experiences and had the time
of my life. Be as sociable as possible, study hard and everything will go well. Don’t miss out on going to
events and meeting new people because networking is extremely important in life. Don’t miss out on all the
opportunities the Management faculty has to offer.

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MADELINE BOYD (Ontario Student)
First Year Involvement Team Co-Chair 2014-15
Hi froshies! My name is Madeline Boyd and I am from Ottawa, Ontario. Although
home is not far from Montreal and McGill, moving to a new place and meeting new
people can be pretty scary. I promise you that the initial shock of move-in day and
Frosh Week will quickly be replaced by lots of fun and great friends.
My first piece of advice to you is to attend Frosh. It is so important to attend as many
Frosh events as you possibly can. Everyone is in the same boat as you, and looking
to make new friends. I made some of my best friends during the very first few days
of Frosh. Coming from Ontario, lots of my high school friends also decided to come
to McGill. If you also have friends coming with you to Montreal, try to split up and reach out to other people. I
assure you that investing in new friends will definitely pay off.
FIT was one of the first things that I got involved in almost immediately after Frosh Week. The FIT Scavenger
Hunt was such a fun way to get to know the McGill campus and the city of Montreal. Once I was on the FIT
team, I decided to run for a co-chair position which required me to give a speech in front of the other 19
members. This was a pretty intimidating at the start, but definitely a risk I’m glad I took. I had the opportunity
to plan several fun events like apartment crawls, a meet and greet with some of your Desautels professors and
help out with some concert series events. I would highly recommend not only being a part of the FIT family
but also running for co-chair. It’s so much fun and a great learning experience in planning events, managing a
budget and leadership.
If you choose to be a part of the FIT family, don’t let your involvement stop there! There are hundreds of clubs,
teams and committees to get involved in within the MUS. There is something for everyone, and the more you
get involved in, the more people you will meet and friends you’ll make. But remember – don’t spread yourself
too thin! Managing your time at McGill is key. Don’t be afraid to reach out to older students (the whole ex-FIT
fam is great) for advice on how to succeed in being sociable, involved and successful in the year to come!
Enjoy it while it lasts!! Time flies.

Pick up your McGill ID! Say cheese for
the camera at Service Point on Rue
McTavish. It’s the perfect place to start
and maybe even meet a few people
while you’re waiting in line! Be sure to
go early, because the line gets pretty
long.
Make sure Service Point has what
it needs. Information may include:
permanent data forms, passport
copies, payment details, etc. Check
Minerva if you are unsure of what
you must present.
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Get to know your new home! If
you’re in a Rez or a new apartment,
unpack and familiarize yourself with
what will be your home for the next
8 months, and most importantly
introduce yourself to EVERYONE you
meet!
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Set up your mobile phone! Head to the
St. Catherine street (two blocks below
campus) and to set up your plans. The
companies on Lower Field during Frosh
tend to narrow your search for the most
appropriate plans for students.
Your McGill experience begins right when you step onto campus the first day so here are a few
things to know so you can make the best of those first few days!
HERE ARE 10 QUICK TIPS TO HELP YOU ALL GET SETTLED IN!
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Set up a bank account! Make an appointment at an appropriate
bank. Just a note: Most of the ATM’s on campus are with RBC
if you want to avoid withdrawal fees. However, Bronfman is
located around numerous other banks as well.
Explore the campus! Take some time to see where your classes
will be! Check out the Bronfman Building, a place you’ll get to
know very well throughout your years at Desautels.
Register for your courses! Make sure you have registered for your fall semester courses before
add/drop period ends. Visit the BCom Office (in Bronfman) to clarify what courses you must take,
and make sure the courses you’re taking satisfy your requirements. Also, don’t be afraid to ask
older students for help! Registration is done on MINERVA (https://mymcgill.mcgill.ca).
MAJOR TIP: Use McGill’s Visual Schedule Builder to plan your schedule (https://vsb.mcgill.ca)
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Attend Discover & Engage McGill!
Listen to a few speakers and
take a look around at your fellow
classmates!
Meet your frosh
groups and frosh
leaders, and take part
in the main welcome
to McGill University
and the Management
APPLY FOR MUS POSITIONS!
1. Read the Fall Involvement Package and
attend the First Year Involvement Info
Session! We want you to get involved, and
there are special positions just for First-
Years.
2. Attend Clubs & Activities Night! This will
happen within the first few weeks here. It’ll
show you all the different things the MUS
have to offer.
Introduce yourselves to everyone! It’s so important to meet as many people as you can
these first few days. You are all in the same situation and experiencing a whole new
world of adventures. This is just the beginning of the time of your life so enjoy every
minute! Be friendly and outgoing; find people that you have classes with, and most
importantly HAVE FUN!
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CAREER SERVICES
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill
University and introduce you to Career Services.
A successful career search requires planning as early as U0/U1. Career Services is dedicated to
helping you develop career management skills and explore career paths that will enable you to
ultimately achieve your career goals.
I invite you to fully tap into the tools and resources available to you for your own career discovery. Visit
our Career Resources portal at www.mcgill.ca/desautels-career for information you will be using to
help guide your career choices. Please read more to learn about your first steps with Career Services
and how we will partner with you throughout your undergraduate studies and career preparation.
Marie-José Beaudin
Executive Director, Career Services
MEET OUR ADVISORS
(from left to right)
Julia Riscaldino
Key Areas: Consulting, Information Systems,
Human Resources, Peer Advisor Program
Cathy Yee
Key Areas: Accounting, General Management,
BCom Mentoring Program
Peg Brunelle
Key Areas: Marketing, International Management
Danielle Dagenais
Key Areas: Finance, Investment Banking,
Investment Management
ONBOARD AND INTEGRATE: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO FROM DAY 1
While it may seem early, there are steps you can take right now to prepare for your career by
following this mandatory process. This checklist will be the basis of your success, and give you
access to Career Services’ notable resources- including specialized career advisors, workshops,
and online tools.
1. Attend Career Prep 101 (more info to follow at the beginning of the year)
2. Draft basic resume and cover letter
3. Meet peer advisor for resume review
4. Take CareerLeader® test (optional)
5. Meet your Career Services advisor (starts in October)
6. Set up internet profiles for career purposes: LinkedIn
7. Start attending career events – see Desautels myFuture, Events section
8. Get involved in volunteer or on-campus activities, clubs, sports

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WHAT CAREER SERVICES HAS TO OFFER
IN-PERSON RESOURCES
CAREER ADVISORS: Our four experienced career advisors specialize in different areas. They are available
through any step of your career preparation, whether it is thinking about potential careers, fine-tuning job
search strategy, applications, interview prep, and more. Upon completion of the Onboarding process, you
can book an appointment with the advisors or stop by during office hours.
PEER ADVISOR PROGRAM: Once you’ve attended Career Prep 101, meet with a trained peer advisor to
have your resume and cover letter reviewed. This group of experienced BCom students are here to help you
navigate through the process. A signup sheet will be available at Career Services starting in October.
EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
CAREER PREP 101 WORKSHOP: MANDATORY for all U0/U1s. Learn about the steps involved in successfully
preparing for your career search and the basics of Career Services.
CAREER DISCOVERY AND BOOT CAMP WORKSHOPS: A wide variety of workshops held throughout the
year to help you learn about careers and improve all aspects of your career preparation process, from CVs to
networking.
ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT (OCR) & CAREER EVENTS: Organized events on campus during recruitment
where students meet employers, take company tours, and attend stream based firm events.
ONLINE RESOURCES
PORTAL: The one-stop location to access all the programs, resources, and services offered. From the must
read BCom Career Handbook to information about your field visit, www.mcgill.ca/desautels-career and find
links to the following:
• Career Resources: For information on career paths, how to use the Resume Template, etc.
• Job Search: For links to job boards and other job search tools
• Career Advisor Tips: Advice from those who have been there
• Get Involved: Find ways to get involved and build your experience
• Financial Assistance: For studies or internship support in your area of interest
• Internships: For any summer internships or employment
• FAQ: Any general, internship, or employment questions
MYFUTURE: The center of your job search, this is where employers will advertise job postings, workshops,
and firm registrations. Be proactive and make it a habit to visit management.myfuture.mcgill.ca/students
CAREER SERVICES NEWSLETTER: Read the weekly newsletter sent to your McGill email account Friday
afternoons. Find out about important events, jobs and competitions you won’t want to miss!
CONNECT WITH CAREER SERVICES
In-Person
Monday to Friday—9AM to 5PM
Drop-In Hours—3PM to 4PM
Room 650—6th Floor of Bronfman
By Phone 514-398-2996
Monday to Friday—9AM to 5PM
By E-Mail
careercentre.mgmt@mcgill.ca

FIRST YEAR NIGHT LIFE
Lucky for you, Montreal is home to some of the best nightlife in North America. St.Laurent, Crescent
and the Old Port are the main nightlife hubs, the city is filled with great bars, famous clubs and awe-
some concert venues. We have compiled a calendar of a typical week listing “hot spots” that we as
first years tended to enjoy!
MONDAYKorova Bar (3908 Saint-Laurent)
• A classic McGill go-to spot on Monday Nights
• Features artist-themed nights
• A night Monday at Korovas is always two thing:
sloppy and a good time
TUESDAYBar Des Pins (3714 du Parc)
• Beer Pong Tuesdays has been a long-standing
McGill tradition!
• Cheap Pitchers with a competitive atmosphere.
• Enjoy a mix of relaxing atmospheres with friends,
and the competition that waits at the tables.
WEDNESDAYGerts (SSMU Building)
• McGill’s own campus bar located right on McTavish
• Sangria Wednesdays offer $11 pitchers
• No Cover!
Cafe Campus (57 Prince Arthur Est)
• A massive space, great for a large group of friends
• Tuesdays are 80’s nights
• No cover before 10PM so get there early
• $5 Pitchers (Best deal in town!)

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FIRST YEAR NIGHT LIFE
* YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT THE ASTERISK ON
THURSDAY. SINCE YOU GUYS ARE MANAGEMENT STUDENTS
YOU WILL BE EXPERIENCING MANY YEARS WITH YOUR
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MONTRÉAL.
THURSDAY*4à7 (Bronfman Basement)
• Enjoy your soon to be favorite night in the Bronfman Basement
with all your friends from 4pm to 7pm. Cheap beers is never a bad
way to start the night.
• Great way to meet other Management students
Tokyo (3709 St-Laurent)
• Anther McGill staple, Tokyo Thursdays
• The club has various floors and a beautiful outside terrace with a
grill to tame your hunger
Velvet (426 Rue Saint Gabriel)
• One of Montreal’s more modern and trendy establishments
• Make sure you dress to impress when you come and groove to
some deep house music
Peel Pub (1196 Peel)
• $1 Shooters at one of McGill’s favorite Pubs.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
St. Laurent
• Rue St. Laurent is packed to the brim with clubs and bars. Explore around your first couple of weeks to
figure out which ones you enjoy. There is no wrong decision on the weekend.
Crescent Street
• Definitely the liveliest street in downtown Montreal that is a little more touristy than St. Laurent and the Old
Port. There are several restaurants and bars to choose from
Events
• Many events and Hype parties are held throughout the year by the MUS clubs and organizations. Check
them out. Usually admission comes with drink deals and a chance to meet upper year friends.
New City Gas (950 Rue Ottawa)
• Amazing concert location. Djs and bands frequently perform for as little as $15.

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THE BRONFMAN BUBBLE
Due to the size of our faculty relative to others, the Faculty of Management has the unique ability to feel that
each student is part of a tight-knit community and family, within a large university.
As a Management student you will have the luxury to explore the university, and yet still be able to have a place
on campus where you can be surrounded by a sea of familiar faces. Within this community, you won’t feel like
a number, or lost within the whole university itself. Take the opportunity to get to know students, staff and
professors. The more people you get to know, the more enjoyable your time will be in Bronfman.

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THE BRONFMAN BUBBLE
What does the Bronfman Building have to offer?
The 2nd Floor – Newly renovated; the second floor has a lobby with numerous tables and chairs for group study
projects. Around the corner you can also find a quiet study area furnished with mini-cubicles for individual
work and computers as well as meeting rooms you can reserve for group projects.
The Basement – Another study area with tables and chairs for group work. If you are looking for some
distraction from whatever you are working on, the basement is perfect. It’s a social area where you can choose
to either study or hang out.
Bronfman Caf – The go-to place for a quick meal or a good snack between classes. New this year, the split
concept will feature both a burrito shop and sushi bar!
Dave’s Store – An student run store within the basement, Dave Store’s offers everything you’ll ever need
(cheap snacks, school supplies, Desautels apparel) - Dave’s is definitely a place to check out.
Are there any good places where people eat close to Bronfman?
Super Sandwich – A Bronfmanite Secret. If you can find it, you will love it. Super Sandwich is a sandwich shop
/ dépanneur that is only a block away on Peel in the basement of the Cartier building. They serve the quickest
and cheapest sandwiches (>$4) in Montreal on the go, so when you’re out of flex dollars, head here! Can’t find
it? Ask an upper year management student for directions.
Smart Burger – Located on the corner of McGill College and Sherbrooke, this burger joint is a great way to
find great food for great prices. For only $10, prepare to enjoy a burger with some of the best fries of Montreal
where you’ll feel so full you will hate yourself.
Carlos and Pepes
We’re lucky to have the best tacos and
margeritas in Montreal only two blocks
away from campus. Keep an eye out for
their weekly events, including amazing
$.50 wings and $1 tacos!
Pizza Navona
Right across the street from our main
library (McLennan), Pizza Navona’s sesame
seeded-crust is the perfect study snack.
Always open late, you’ll surely become a
Pizza Navona regular.

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• 1430 rue City Councillors
• Sainte-Catherine Street West and University Street
• Steps from the heart of downtown Montreal and McGill campus
• All-inclusive, fully-furnished apartments
Just bring your clothes, computer and a game console!
La MARQ au 515 offers all the essentials for the student lifestyle: spacious,
well-designed furnished apartments for an authentic university experience!
Building Amenities:
1430 rue City Councillors| Montreal, Quebec | H3B 1B4
Tel: 514-844-0999 | Website: lamarq.ca |
La MARQ au 515. It’s where you want to be.
• Internet included
• ATM Machine
• Dishwasher
• Elevators
• Fitness Centre
• Fitness Room
• Fridge
• Fully-Furnished
• Media Room
• Microwave
• Music Room
• On-site Laundry Facility
• Ping Pong Table
• Recreation Centre
• Social Lounge
• Stove
• Study Lounge
• Underground Parking
• Vending Machines
• Video Surveillance

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MANAGEMENT CLUBS
One of the unique things about the faculty of management compared to any other faculty,
is the number of opportunities the Management Undergraduate Society provides. We are
proud to say that we have the most clubs per capita than any other faculty! We have compiled
a list of most of the MUS clubs, so you can figure out what you want to get involved in now!
THE BULL & BEAR
The Bull & Bear is McGill’s premier student-run magazine publication.
Covering campus affairs, breaking news, and student lifestyle, The Bull & Bear
offers a wide range of coverage - from written coverage to photography and
videography - across all undergraduate faculties and across all platforms.
THE MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT CLUB
Interested in finance? The MIC is a comprehensive finance club open to
students of any faculty focusing for both Investment Management and
Banking. MIC strives to educate students about the financial markets
through seminars, speakers-series, info sessions, newsletters, forums
and workshops. Moreover, they hold a stock simulation during the winter
semester.
THE DESAUTELS ACCOUNTING SOCIETY
DAS is the central hub for accounting students, organizing recruitment-
related activities and acting as a liaison between accounting firms and
students. Not only does DAS prepare students for future accounting
endeavors,theyalsopromotetheaccountingprofessionanditsdesignations.
Check DAS out if you would like to know more about the accounting field!

MANAGEMENT CLUBS
DESAUTELS SPORTS MANAGEMENT CLUB
The Desautels Sports Management Club (DSMC) acts as a student-run link
between the sports management industry and the McGill student body.
DMSC’s main goal is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the
sports management industry through conferences, speakers and engagement
pursuits.
OUTLOOK ON BUSINESS
This organization was founded to help gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender,
queer/ questioning students and their “allies” (friends of LGBTQ-identifying
students) in management to learn, understand and manage workplace sexual
diversity concerns. OUTlook collaborates with Career Services as well as other
clubs to host various events to educate students on how to promote an open
and accepting organizational culture in the workplace.
THE MARKETING NETWORK
Calling all potential marketing students! MMN is a well-established
organization that connects motivated, creative, and ambitious
marketing students from the faculty with the corporate world.
Networking is key in marketing, and MMN offers numerous
opportunities for this. The MMN aims to connect undergraduates with
the corporate world and offers workshops and case competitions as
well to improve skills.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES NIGHT
Clubs and Activities night is held at the start of every semester in order to introduce you
to the various clubs and events outlined in this package. You will be able to speak to
the representatives of clubs and gain valuable insight into the plethora of opportuntites
available to you in Bronfman. *Come visit FIT’s Desk*

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MANAGEMENT CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The mission of IMA is to promote the study of IM by simulating an atmosphere
for students to hone the skills needed to succeed and be socially responsible.
IMA organizes debates and business competitions to promote the exchange of
ideas/knowledge between students, alumni and professionals. Additionally, you
can check out info sessions and cultural events by IMA where students share
their unique experiences abroad!
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ASSOCIATION
Don’t know what consulting is? MCA strives to educate and prepare students
interested in consulting and its related fields. By creating strong relationships
with consulting firms and organizations, MCA provides valuable information,
opportunities and resources for potential consulting students.
SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK
Shaping the business leaders of tomorrow, MSN supports responsible business
practices and explores issues regarding sustainable development, corporate
governance and the relationships between economic/social/environmental
stakeholders. MSN provides various platforms to discuss and debate the need
for responsible and sustainable business practices.
DESAUTELS EXCHANGE NETWORK
The objective of “DEN” is to connect current students in the Desautels
faculty with incoming exchange students to help welcome and integrate
them into the study body. Through social/cultural gatherings and a local
buddy system, DEN strives to provide students with a home away from home.

MANAGEMENT CLUBS
MANAGEMENT ENTREPRENEURS SOCIETY
MES offers support to students and through advising and funding potential
business ideas. MES offers the chance to attend networking sessions where
business organizations that have resources available to club members. Three
areas of the club: Entrepreneurship Community Outreach, Competition and
Micro-Business development are available to anyone hoping to bring their idea
from concept to reality.
JUNIOR ENTERPRISE DESAUTELS
Junior Enterprise Desautels at McGill is the first undergraduate student-run
consulting firm in Canada. Join our team and get a chance to take part in real
business!
DESAUTELS BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
CLUB
This is the perfect network for Information Systems students
wishing to enhance their skills and develop lasting relationships
with the business technology community. DBTC encourages
students to expand their network by organizing events such as
cocktails, meet-and-greets, get-togethers and workshops with
influential professionals in the industry.
CASE LEAGUE (FIT RECOMMENDATION)
Case League is your entry point into the world of case analysis and presentation. Are you interested
in representing McGill at external case competitions? Networking with industry professionals
working in consulting? Meeting sharp like-minded individuals across the faculty? Come learn crucial
skills in analysis, teamwork and presentation to help you in classes, external competitions as well as
recruitment.

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PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS
CASCO
The Commerce and Administration Student
Charity Organization (CASCO) is a student run
philanthropic club that has helped raise money
for the Montreal Children Hospital Foundation. In
the past 13 years, they have raised over $240,000
for this amazing charity through some of the most
popular student run in the McGill management
community. You should all look forward to seeing
your friends make a fool of themselves at the
Charity Fashion Dance show, and for CASCO’s much
anticipated apartment crawl in the fall semester.
MCGILL CANCER AUCTION
Held during Carnival, Cancer Auction is one of the
MUS’s iconic philanthropic events, raising over a
record $30,000 last year. Every year Cancer Auc-
tion is able to create a unique atmosphere where
Carnival participants understand the significance
of the cause while still having a good time. Every
year, an incredible array of items such as plane tick-
ets, a signed Habs jersey, Michael Kors accessories
are auctioned.
P[H]ASSION
P[h]assion is a charity fashion show held annually at
the end of March highlighting local designers in or-
der to raise awareness and funds for the AIDS Com-
munity Care Montreal (ACCM). P[h]assion channels
the creative and innovative attitude of the fashion
industry to inspire a new trend of humanitarian ef-
forts among today’s youth. P[h]assion parties are
also raised throughout the year to create hype and
raise money.

SOCIAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT CARNIVAL
Carnival is MUS’s largest event of the year. It brings to-
gether around 1000 students from all of McGill’s facul-
ties. There were 14 teams of 70 participants competing
against each other in a variety of crazy and fun events.
The 7 memorable nights were filled with a great mix
of traditional staple events, such as Boat Races, Power
Hour, and Beer Olympics, along with new events such
as Iron Chef Bartending. Carnival week creates a sense
of camaraderie amongst students from all faculties and
ages, ultimately unifying the campus community. Last
year, themed after the Winter Classic, Carnival helped
raise a record $30,000 with the Cancer Auction!
4À7
One of the many benefits you have as a Management
student is no classes on Fridays. In order to start your
weekend off right, come join us for a Management
tradition between 4pm and 7pm on Thursdays in the
Bronfman Basement. Come socialize with your friends
and celebrate finishing a week of classes over cold
beverages and great music. With $1 grilled cheeses, a
variety of cheap beers and two bars – you don’t want
to miss out. It’s a great opportunity to relax, catch-up
and meet your fellow Bronfmanites. See you there!
DESAUTELS ENGAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
The Desautels Engagement Committee (DEC) was a
new initiative last year responsible for implementing
smaller, new social events or activities throughout
the year specifically for the Desautels community.
The main goal for this committee is to improve on
intra-faculty and inter-university relations with other
business schools in the region, and bring the Bronfman
community closer as a whole. Be sure to keep an eye
out for all DEC events throughout the year, such as the
Welcome Back BBQ to Hockey Nights in Bronfman!

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SOCIAL EVENTS
MUS CONCERT SERIES
The MUS Concert Series was a new initiative this year that took this campus by storm, creating the best rag-
ers and bringing in world-class DJ’s to play for McGill-exclusive crowds. With continuously sold-out shows
throughout the year, these concerts are definitely not something you want to miss! The MUS Concert Series
kicked off last year by welcoming the Dutch duo - Vicetone - in the 3rd MUS Welcome Back Concert that pre-
viously brought in names such as Avicii. It offered a one-of-a-kind haunted night as students entered a world
of mystery and intimacy at the semi-formal MasqueRAGE Ball for Halloween. The Concert Series reinvented
Valentines Day for Montreal, where McGill snagged the first Canadian stop on The Chainsmokers #Selfie Tour,
and then capped off the year with the Year-End Concert, featuring Beatport chart-topper TJR, for a crowd
covered head-to-toe in glow paint. The MUS Concert Series revolutionized McGill and Montreal nightlife for
students, with only bigger and better shows coming your year.
TIP:
The 5th Annual MUS Welcome Back Concert will
take place on Friday, September 11th 2015!
Tickets can be purchased online bundled with your
Frosh Registration, and as the entering Management
class of 2015, you will be able to get these at
reduced prices!
Last year’s Welcome Back Concert sold out 3 weeks
before the show, so we highly encourage you to get
them while you can as part of your Frosh package!

EMC
Uniting over 200 passionate undergraduate
students from different universities, the
nationally-renowned Desautels Entertainment
Management Conference (EMC) holds a series
of events pertaining to the many exciting fields
that fall under the category of Entertainment
and Lifestyle management; such as the music,
hospitality, nightlife, festival, advertising,
television, and film industries. Over the course of
two days, participants have the great opportunity
to attend interactive panels with top leaders
of the entertainment world and compete in a
comprehensive negotiation simulation.
DSIC
Desautels Sports Industry Conference, run by the
DSMC, the aims to create a platform between business
students with a keen interest in sports, and passionate
executives from the sports industry. On behalf of our
Executive Committee for 2014, we’d like to invite you
for our upcoming edition!
STUDENT-RUN CONFERENCES

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FBU
Fashion Business Uncovered is a daylong conference created by McGill students in collaboration with
the Soutar Career Services and the MUS. With the goal of increasing the visibility of the different
opportunities available within the fashion industry, FBU offers a number of panels of speakers from
different backgrounds as well as offering networking opportunities to potentially help you get started
in a career in fashion.
Winner of Innovation of the year for The Canadian Association of Business Students, this groundbreaking
conference is one not to miss!
DMLS
Exclusive to first years, the Desaultels
Management Leadership Seminar (DMLS)
is an excellent opportunity for students to
familiarize themselves with case competitions.
Throughout this two-day seminar, participants
learn from dozens of speakers ranging from top
executives to senior partners, test their critical
thinking, practice their presentation skills, and
network with peers and representatives from the
corporate world. Not to mention the opportunity
to present their cases to judges consisting of
alumni and potential employers – DMLS is a
great academic and professional step forward.
STUDENT-RUN CONFERENCES

STUDENT-RUN INITIATIVES
DBCS
The Desaultels Business Conference on
Sustainability (DBCS) allows students to
learn, share, and connect with leading experts
from corporations, NGO’s, and academia on
sustainability. It targets some of the brightest
students from universities across North America
to gather a multilateral perspective on issues
relating to sustainability. This conference focuses
on the triple bottom line: social, environmental,
and economic effects.
TRADING SIMULATION
Interested in experiencing the excitement
and anxiety of a real trading floor? The McGill
Trading Simulation provides students an
opportunity to challenge each other in the
open market by trading shares and options of
corporations through a computer system that
updates quotations and news in real-time. The
McGill Trading Simulation is one of the largest
and most prestigious in North America bringing
together 200 students from top universities in
the United States and Canada.
FIVE DAYS FOR THE
HOMELESS
5 Days for the Homeless is a charity campaign
founded in 2005 by students from the University
of Alberta. It is a five day campaign during which
university students live as a homeless person on
campus to raise money and awareness for a local
charity. All proceeds go to Dans La Rue, a charity
that support homeless teenagers and women.

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EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS
JEUX DU COMMERCE (JDC)
Jeux du Commerce is a wildly fun and crazy intercollegiate
competition where over 1,200 students from 13 business schools
from Eastern Canada compete in social, academic and sport events.
Balancing fun and academics, Jeux du Commerce encourages
relationships between people and companies of the next generations’
business world.
JDC CENTRAL (JDCC)
JDC Central (JDCC) is the equivalent of Jeux du Commerce for central
and eastern Canada, with 13 participating schools and over 1000
delegates. It combines academics, athletics and social challenges
to test undergraduate business students in a highly competitive and
spirited environment. JDCC also boasts three amazing night events,
each evening is themed and the competition concludes on the third
and final night with the gala dinner and awards ceremony.
HAPPENING MARKETING
Happening Marketing is the biggest marketing case competition in
Eastern Canada. With 12 different participating business schools, this
event unites more than 450 of the best marketing students. Over
the course of three days, students test their knowledge through
academic, sports and social challenges, as well as meet marketing
students from other schools, and network with potential employers.
FINANCIAL OPEN
The Financial Open is an academic case competition that unites
some of the best accounting and finance students from over ten
schools in Eastern Canada. Through six finance and accounting
cases and a stock simulation, students test their knowledge and
presentation skills. In addition to these competitions, participants
get to exchange and network with the sponsoring companies.

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Faculty of Management, and your Management Undergraduate Society.
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