20 things we wish we knew before starting university // mcmaster university

Hi everyone! Hope these tips help. Expect new videos each week. As always, send me suggestions and questions :)
Special thanks to Alison! Sorry boys, she doesn't have insta.

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  • @debsmikle
    @debsmikle4 жыл бұрын

    "theres always gonna be anther party but theres never gonna be another midterm" i loveed that lmao

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    words of wisdom 😂😂👏

  • @jasmeensingh206
    @jasmeensingh2064 жыл бұрын

    I hope this virus thing doesn’t ruin freshman year of uni ughh, loved your video and positivity like always :)))

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jasmeen Singh oh I hope so too! Thank-you for the support and stay safe :)

  • @morlaak5038

    @morlaak5038

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too😭😭

  • @brandonliu6944
    @brandonliu69444 жыл бұрын

    Just finishing up my second year in heath sci at Mac, and your channel popped up. Best of luck with school and your channel. :)

  • @jennynhinguyen5060
    @jennynhinguyen50603 жыл бұрын

    This video is very informative and calmed me down a bit from my panic of starting my first uni year next year lol. Thank you sm!

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    3 жыл бұрын

    jenny nhinguyen happy to hear that!!

  • @spartjovic
    @spartjovic2 жыл бұрын

    I'm lucky I'm well passed my party phase(I'm 30)...planning to go to McMaster next year. Informative video! Thank you!

  • @jordynaomi23
    @jordynaomi234 жыл бұрын

    the study schedule is a really good idea, thank you!!! your channel is great, xoxo Jordy

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jordy Naomi ty!!!

  • @bethelnegasi8015
    @bethelnegasi80154 жыл бұрын

    I really hope that everyone stays safe and everyone gets to start uni off properly!! I’m super excited to be going to Mac in September:))

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bethel Negasi you too! what program?

  • @bethelnegasi8015

    @bethelnegasi8015

    4 жыл бұрын

    itswynette kinesiology!

  • @taskinahmedeera1929
    @taskinahmedeera19294 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I'm going to McMaster this fall. I'm a little nervous but I am still very excited. I'll definitely keep your advice in mind

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Taskin A. Eera exactly how I felt! Happy to help :)

  • @NothankyouGBK
    @NothankyouGBK4 жыл бұрын

    immediately subscribed. great advice!

  • @allegrakortes-miller668
    @allegrakortes-miller6684 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I’m thinking of MacMaster for next year and I have a couple questions if you don’t mind:) 1. How did you choose which residence building you are in? 2. Did you have a meal plan? How does it work and what are your thoughts? Thanks so much! Love your videos and stay safe and healthy💓

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    allegra kortes-miller Hi! You don’t choose what res building you’re in, you choose what room types you prefer. Some room types are specific to certain buildings. There’s info on that on the website. I had the normal meal plan this year. Food was okay, but I was getting bored towards the end. I think it’s important to switch your meals up a bit. I only spent 1/2 my meal plan, but I’ll just use the other half next year. Thanks for the support!

  • @ItsSherry09
    @ItsSherry094 жыл бұрын

    this vid was acc really helpful! i’m lowkey scared for uni this year omg i just wanna graduate grade 12 LOLL

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was scared also! It’s too bad that you have to graduate among these circumstances. Just keep pushing and stay safe! :)

  • @architsharma292

    @architsharma292

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohh you guys are graduating

  • @ashirakhter6088
    @ashirakhter60884 жыл бұрын

    The Lysol wipes in the back XD

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    youknowittt

  • @yuria8347
    @yuria83474 жыл бұрын

    I was so excited to get chosen to go to Mc for exchange but I’m not sure if I can go due to the coronavirus...😭😭😭 I really hope everything goes better soon enough so that I can go to Mc from September!!💕💕 ps your videos are really helping me getting ready and motivated! Thank you🥰

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yuria Hattori Hi Yuria! Thanks for all the support. I remember you from my previous video. I hope that things clear up so that you can still come in Sept! I’d love to meet up :)

  • @yuria8347

    @yuria8347

    4 жыл бұрын

    itswynette that’s so sweet of you to remember me! Can’t wait to go to Mc and meet you;)

  • @charlottethomas779
    @charlottethomas7794 жыл бұрын

    I accepted my offer to science at mac and I'm honestly terrified, I can't even go there before the fall. Your videos are keeping me sane haha

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Charlotte Thomas girl, who’s gonna keep me sane?!!!! Just kidding ... but like fr 🙃 I really hope we get to go back in Sept. It’s been three weeks and I am DONE with it.

  • @raaanzz686

    @raaanzz686

    4 жыл бұрын

    you got accepted into health science?

  • @raaanzz686
    @raaanzz6864 жыл бұрын

    I'm really hoping i get accepted into health science at mcmaster but i heard it's highly competitive

  • @MrGoodsalesman
    @MrGoodsalesman4 жыл бұрын

    where you in whidden? I think your friend was in that residence.

  • @ojimachannel
    @ojimachannel4 жыл бұрын

    How good of a balance is there between parties and academics cause I know that a school like queens does both

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ojima Ekere I think it’s pretty good! The environment is very academic, but there are a lot of ways to use your free time.

  • @sasilekhas5537
    @sasilekhas55374 жыл бұрын

    Haii I am planning to pursue my master of computer science in mcmaster... I am from India and I just want to know the language requirements for mcmaster... If U know the details kindly update me

  • @EnvyTraxus
    @EnvyTraxus4 жыл бұрын

    are you still following the 10pm sleep schedule? i'm still pretty consistent with going to sleep by 12 and waking up at 8 but some days i be going to sleep at like 3am 😅 and i recommend maybe being an fyo mentor in your 2nd year. i applied to be a mentor in 2nd year and became really good friends with my mentee.

  • @moizmoosajee1432
    @moizmoosajee14324 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video I've got an offer from mac and its definetly my first preference But the offer is conditional and maybe I was confident, but ever since everything went to shit I'm so nervous and confused as to what's gonna happen I hope everything works out Please pray that I end up coming to mac in september

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Moiz Moosajee Congratulations! If you had the marks to get in, I believe you can still meet your conditions. Good luck!

  • @moizmoosajee1432

    @moizmoosajee1432

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@itswynette thank youu❤

  • @fufu8174
    @fufu81744 жыл бұрын

    Just got my humanities offer from Mac! Idk what program should I choose yet lol, probably linguistic? However, I’m really excited about this September. Btw nice video, and thanks for the tips! Do you think that making friends could be harder for international students? Especially when English is not their first language, like me.

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Congratulations on your offer! I do not think it will be more difficult for you to make friends. There are a lot of clubs and initiatives just for international students. Also, I knew a couple of international students and they had no problem befriending people on their floor and classes.

  • @yourboyfriend9480
    @yourboyfriend94802 жыл бұрын

    could you please share me the way you learn english. my english speaking and listening are completely terrible

  • @lorideedevilla7392
    @lorideedevilla73924 жыл бұрын

    definitely some great advice! Glad to see you enjoying your university experience! I'm so scared for university...eeks

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you! I was also v scared, but I got used to it eventually. What school will you be attending in Sept?

  • @lorideedevilla7392

    @lorideedevilla7392

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@itswynette I actually don't know yet...I'm really hoping for Mac though! I haven't gotten any admissions from them so we'll see I guess 😬

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Loridee De Villa nice! what program?

  • @lorideedevilla7392

    @lorideedevilla7392

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@itswynette healthsci and artsci

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Loridee De Villa those usually come out later! i’m sure you’ll hear soon. keep me posted :)

  • @sk84lifegoofy
    @sk84lifegoofy4 жыл бұрын

    Im in grade 12 and accepted my offer for Mac Commerce. When can I choose my electives?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Congrats! You choose them when you make your timetable which happens in June/July.

  • @xxxming8290
    @xxxming82904 жыл бұрын

    Random question but where do parties happen, do they happen in the dorm buildings or outside ?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Xxx Ming houses off campus (I think lol, I’m not the right person to ask)

  • @Callmesempaimai
    @Callmesempaimai4 жыл бұрын

    I accepted my offer for social sciences at Mac, but I really wanna switch to Humanities to major in Multimedia studies 😢. Idk when I could switch and when I should contact them. Any ideas?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    you should call the registrar ASAP

  • @michaelm3185
    @michaelm31854 жыл бұрын

    mac gang

  • @johnray6316
    @johnray63164 жыл бұрын

    Hey, ik u didn’t apply for Laurier but if u do know, what do u think about Laurier bba in comparison to Mac? Currently deciding...

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    John Ray Hey! I know Laurier’s co-op is very attractive to many students. McMaster has a 12 month internship between 2nd and 3rd year. Both are good programs. I think it just depends on where you see yourself. I LOVED the campus at Mac and could see myself here. If you have any more specific questions about Mac, I will happily answer them.

  • @vikashiniravitharan8203
    @vikashiniravitharan82034 жыл бұрын

    I just recently got my acceptance for McMaster DeGroote. At first, it wasn't really one of my top choices but as the year progressed, I've been leaning towards it way more. I was wondering if I could personally reach out to you, to learn more about the program and to see if it's my best choice!

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vikashini Ravitharan hey! Feel free to leave your questions below. I don’t have any socials and for safety reasons, I do like to keep conversations in the comments :)

  • @vikashiniravitharan8203

    @vikashiniravitharan8203

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@itswynette That's totally understandable!! I was wondering how you found the DeGroote Commerce program? How were the courses for first-year. I didn't take any business courses in grade 12 (accounting/finance etc.), so do you think I would be able to manage? How are the clubs/extra-curricular at Mac? Also, (if this isn't too personal) do you think it's possible to maintain a good/high(ish) GPA at Degroote, from how you or your friends are doing? Thank you so much for helping, I truly appreciated it!

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@vikashiniravitharan8203 Sorry it took me such a long time to get back to you! I really liked the first-year courses. I took grade 12 accounting and it definitely gave me an edge. That being said, you can still get a high mark despite not taking grade 12 accounting. You may just have to prioritize this class before your other ones. There are so many clubs. I've dropped into a few. I really like the fitness classes at the gym. It is very possible to achieve a high GPA. I actually found grade 12 a lot more difficult than first-year.

  • @stevenchan0405
    @stevenchan04053 жыл бұрын

    Hey there, I just received an offer from Mac about postgrad master program, will it be difficult for international students to find a place to live, I guess undergrad would be different from postgrad? Hmmm >///

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats! There's a really helpful group chat called "McMaster housing" on FB. You can find lots of off-campus housing on that chat.

  • @KT-gu4jd
    @KT-gu4jd3 жыл бұрын

    which res would u reccomend for parties

  • @samuelyeung3041
    @samuelyeung30414 жыл бұрын

    Did you get to choose res before accepting mac? Bc idk how if you can. Thanks!

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Samuel Yeung I’m pretty sure I accepted and then chose my res. But I don’t think you need to do it in that order. Just wait for an email from them about choosing a res. From what I remember, it’s much later.

  • @maggiezhao6630
    @maggiezhao66304 жыл бұрын

    What was your overall average in highschool for grade 11 and 12 (feel free to not answer if its too personal) and what courses did you take?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exo_Is_ Life!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eamVuLSzhKy7ZNo.html

  • @rosiehuang8277
    @rosiehuang82774 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I am considering go to Mac.Does residence have parking garage?And how much does it cost?thx💜

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rosie Huang yes it does! you should check the website for exact prices b/c I’m not too sure about that

  • @mcplankie2998
    @mcplankie29984 жыл бұрын

    Anyone gonna say Pokimane was at McMasters?

  • @lkmyvtv8500
    @lkmyvtv85004 жыл бұрын

    Iam trying to get into investment banking and I got into McMaster but my main choice are queens or Laurier is McMaster good for finance.

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Arman Shahbazi I think Mac is a solid school for business, but I heard Queens and Ivey are especially good for finance.

  • @lkmyvtv8500

    @lkmyvtv8500

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea ik I acctuely got accepted into queens commerce the other day thank you so much for your drop box supplementary that helped me so much.

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lkmyvtv8500 OMGGGGG what a king. Congrats and I hope you go!

  • @LA-ls4yz
    @LA-ls4yz4 жыл бұрын

    any chance you have any friends in life science or health science? trying to decide on a school rn and am really struggling

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check the description of my latest video for the IG @

  • @evab1860
    @evab18604 жыл бұрын

    I applied to health and life sci at mac I know there’s a lottt but from the people you’ve talked to, what do they think of it? Faculty/staff? opportunities to get involved? if they enjoy it?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eva B Hey Eva! My friend in life sci will be happy to answer these questions as she knows much more than me on this topic. Her IG is @itsdomimarie

  • @evab1860

    @evab1860

    4 жыл бұрын

    itswynette thanks!! what’s your ig?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eva B I don’t have one haha. Sorry! Do you have messenger? You can add me if you have specific questions.

  • @evab1860

    @evab1860

    4 жыл бұрын

    itswynette You should get it! i deactivated my old account almost 2 years ago and just have a private one now for close friends but i’m hoping to start one back up soon and catfish some people 😂 I also don’t have facebook lol

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eva B haha! I’m not sure about getting it again because I get easily addicted to social media apps. That’s ok! Ask away in the comments.

  • @theachu5128
    @theachu51284 жыл бұрын

    Hii i just recently got accepted into mac for this upcoming fall, but I would have to commute to school everyday. i guess im kinda worried that since I wont be living on res, I might be missing out on like the "typical uni life". Any tips?? loved the video btw!

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thea Chu Hi! Congrats and thanks for the support. I really did love res life and I met the majority of my friends from res. I know some people who lived on res first year and just commute the rest. This way they get to have the typical experience. I don’t know if that’d be something you’d be interested in?

  • @theachu5128

    @theachu5128

    4 жыл бұрын

    itswynette thanks for the relply:)) i rlly wish i could live in res, but the probelm rn is that my parents cant financially afford for me to move out there so im just getting anxious of the whole social aspect and worried i wont be able to make new friends ykk

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thea Chu oh I see. I still believe you’ll be able to make friends even as a commuter. Instead of making res floor friends, you will make friends at frosh, classes, and clubs. You will be fine :)

  • @canne1610

    @canne1610

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thea Chu i’m going to be commuting too! commuters unite ✊🏻✊🏻

  • @KT-gu4jd

    @KT-gu4jd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@itswynette what res building are u in?

  • @jewelwallace2633
    @jewelwallace26333 жыл бұрын

    do you have any advice or information on the social sciences program or the psych program??

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    3 жыл бұрын

    The website can tell you the admission grades

  • @xxxming8290
    @xxxming82904 жыл бұрын

    Why did u hate frosh ? What happens during that week? Great video like always

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I missed this comment. It was too busy and chaotic for me.

  • @britneyh4012
    @britneyh40124 жыл бұрын

    I got into DeGroote for next year but I’m still deciding which university to pick. I wanted to ask is there any specific laptops or devices you recommend for business students?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Britney H Hi, congrats! I think any fast laptop will do the trick. I really like my Lenovo X1 thinkpad because it’s light and fast. I do recommend getting a monitor though. It comes in handy when doing readings. What schools are you considering?

  • @britneyh4012

    @britneyh4012

    4 жыл бұрын

    itswynette I applied to Waterloo AFM, mac DeGroote, UofT rotman, York schulich, Queens commerce, Brock, and Guelph. Got accepted to Mac and Brock so far but I don’t want to go to Brock nor Guelph (they were backups). Currently still waiting for all the others. I’m leaning towards Waterloo at the moment but luckily Mac was my second choice (because it’s close and I live in the same city so I won’t have to pay for residence and save some money) but in the end I’ll be happy with whatever I end up at :)

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Britney H sounds exciting! Good luck and keep me updated.

  • @Gabrielle-zk5di

    @Gabrielle-zk5di

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey im considering going to degroote next year, if its okay with you what was your gr.11 and gr.12 average?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gabrielle kzread.info/dash/bejne/eamVuLSzhKy7ZNo.html

  • @jayzee2634
    @jayzee26344 жыл бұрын

    What are you planning on majoring in Commerce?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    not accounting or HR lel

  • @eishaamin2066
    @eishaamin20664 жыл бұрын

    Im confused bw uot and mac for commerce

  • @eishaamin2066

    @eishaamin2066

    4 жыл бұрын

    Advice plz

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    eisha amin well I can only speak for Mac. I really like it and there’s a lot of balance here.

  • @swasthikas7652
    @swasthikas76523 жыл бұрын

    How do I get a mentor?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can apply once you start @ mac. I'm sure you will get emailed details.

  • @quinnhoran7822
    @quinnhoran78224 жыл бұрын

    how do u get a mentor? do u apply for it?

  • @itswynette

    @itswynette

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quinn Horan yep! You can either request a mentor or get paired up with one in September. The organization who runs it sent us an email to sign up shortly after school started.