{"id":115644,"date":"2025-12-09T19:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/ca\/?p=115644"},"modified":"2025-12-09T19:45:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:45:05","slug":"things-no-one-tells-freshman-year-mcmaster-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/ca\/things-no-one-tells-freshman-year-mcmaster-university\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Things No One Tells You About Freshman Year At McMaster University"},"content":{"rendered":"

First year of post secondary is pretty frightening, even right from the beginning when you haven\u2019t even started classes and are just applying for them. So here is a list of 20 things no one tells you about freshmen year at McMaster University from the very beginning of the year\u00a0to the end of this school year:<\/p>\n

1. Avenue- Class Schedule, & Mosaic- Assignments and Lecture Uploads<\/h2>\n

Before even attending the classes and stepping a foot on campus, a quarter of the work is setting up your schedule on Mosaic\u00a0and getting used to the fact that everything is posted online. Meanwhile, Avenue\/ A2L is for your classes, where you find out about class announcements, where you upload assignments, find lecture slides, and take online tests.\u00a0It\u2019s quite tedious but nothing\u00a0a few clicks of curiosity won\u2019t solve.<\/p>\n

2. Timetable Generator is Your Best Friend When Setting Up Your Schedule<\/h2>\n

When setting up your\u00a0timetable through Mosaic, it\u00a0is pretty hard to remember. Which classes for which days at what times, etc. That’s why timetable generator is an online timetable generator, where you can input the courses you have decided to enroll yourself in and it will let you see your schedule, and fit in classes in gaps or however you\u00a0choose to set up your schedule while setting up your actual timetable.<\/p>\n

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3. Once the First Week Rolls Around, Campus Store Will Be Absolutely Full<\/h2>\n

Campus store is where all the books you need are\u00a0(if not bought online), also where all the spirit wear and much more can be purchased. However, during the first week of the first term, it is hectic and chaotic, the line is outside the building every single day of that week. How to beat it- get there before it opens at 9 and wait in the line. Early bird gets the worm!<\/p>\n

4. McMaster Used Books and Textbooks Facebook Page<\/h2>\n

As handy the campus store is, you’re paying extra for the convenience of it. Textbooks don’t have to be brand new for you to use them, and that’s what the McMaster Used Books and Textbooks Facebook Page is for, buying and selling used textbooks for a discounted price. As long as the textbook required for the course isn’t a newly released edition, you should be just fine!<\/p>\n

5. Aside From Textbooks, There is a Facebook Page for EVERYTHING<\/h2>\n

Looking for a place to stay, but not on residence?\u00a0Need furniture for your new\u00a0student house? Or an\u00a0iClicker, calculator?\u00a0There is a\u00a0Facebook\u00a0page for just about anything. Even if something happened on campus that really stuck out to you, or someone in particular but didn\u2019t catch their\u00a0name, express and share your admiration anonymously on the Spotted at Mac Facebook page!<\/p>\n

6. Frosh Week and Campus Tours<\/h2>\n

These two main events are great ways to get to know the humongous campus, campus tours happen multiple times of the year, while having\u00a0the comfort of parents or guardians with you. While frosh week, is a more relaxed yet exciting way to explore the campus with friends, take part in events and is just a huge friendly get together!<\/p>\n

7. When The Ball is Rolling and You’re Getting Comfortable with Things, You’re Going to Need an Awesome Study Spot<\/h2>\n

The spot you sat in yesterday in that library by your business class was a great spot, however might not be available again today. So here are some great spots to study:<\/p>\n