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Oh Geez! I don't know about that. It is my understanding that you must have your CAQ prior to coming to Quebec. The entire CAQ process from app to receipt is about 4-5 weeks. I would def contact your International Student Services Office (or equivalent) and get guidance from them. I just had an issue where the Quebec Govt only approved my CAQ for 3 years, but my program lasts for 4. When I received notification from my school that I was required to produce immigration documents that covered my entire stay, I emailed the school and asked if i could come anyway and clear it up later. They didn't explicitly state that it was not permitted, but it was apparently a problem. Thank God, someone at my school was awesome enough to contact the Quebec government to have my CAQ re-issued. Craziness! Hope this helps. Good luck and keep us posted!

Hey! Yes, this is still the case. US citizens can get their Study Permits at the border. I just printed a hard copy of the study permit application to use as a guide. On the YUL airport website, there are some generic instructions for international students arriving, but I haven't come across any detailed instructions. Good luck!

Thanks. Yep, they showed me new location while I was there.

I've heard of submitting a GA application concurrent with the graduate application, but not before. It is my understanding that GAs (RAs and TAs) are awarded upon admission as part of the financial aid packages offered to students of the respective program. Others, please correct me if I'm wrong...

Bones, I'm in the same boat. Fully funded, but barely for the first year. Because of the way my first year is structured, there is no way I'm going to be able to work during the school year. So, before my program starts in the fall I'll be working 60-70 hours a week as a courier during the summer until I leave the country for school. The pay is way better than I expected, and I won't be stuck in an office all day making minimum wage. I love driving and I'm always on the road, so it's perfect for me. Some other ideas: Tutor Volunteer for Clinical Research Studies (if you're near a large research institution; the overnight studies pay VERY well) Bartend

You're in luck...you're not going to Quebec, so you'll def be able to get it in time. Just drive up and get it at the border, and make sure you have all of the required documents (passport, acceptance letter, proof of funding for the duration of your studies, etc.). Use the checklist on the CIC website as a guide: Study Permit Checklist and you'll be fine. It doesn't have to be a one way trip. If it's a problem, which it shouldn't be, just show them the document indicating that you need your study permit by June 15th. Good luck!

I'm surprised...most Psyc PhD programs are fully-funded, typically granting at minimum an RA-ship and tuition waiver. Please...Do not attend this or any other PhD program without full funding.

Ahhh yes, the great CAQ application process. My advice: Apply as soon as possible and hope for the best. The website says they try to process them in 20 days but that has not been my experience at all, and that doesn't include time for mailing. Others have had a better time of it and I hope you do too!

Chocolate Hagelslag Sandwiches...White bread, butter, and dutch chocolate sprinkles. Peeled tangerines and cut strawberries stirred with honey and cinnamon. Tuna fish sandwiches topped with bar-b-q chips.

Hey, Ase! I'm not sure if McGill follows the "10-Year-Rule" method when assessing prereqs. I hope that it's not like some other places where the rule is applied without being explicitly stated in the application instructions. I would contact the graduate program director and ask her. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance!

Oh, this is too hard!!! Love Actually, the Silent Night Scene: http://youtu.be/B7u6bMBlCXw I'm not much for crying, but that scene opened the flood gates. Paul Rudd's Meltdown in Wanderlust: http://youtu.be/G8dR2Xs7ZBI I didn't even see the movie, but someone showed me that and I was literally rolling on the floor laughing. The Dark Knight: Any scene with The Joker. Greatest performance in history. #1) Return of the Jedi: Luke vs. Vader fight. All time favorite.

Craziness!!! It's so fun to look back at this. My Guess was correct and almost happened, but my Dream was fulfilled! I can't imagine having gone through this app process without you guys. I feel like we've all been through war together or something lol. I hope we all continue to check in and check up on each other as we go through grad school.

You've come to the right place for help. Best bunch of ppl you'll ever come across here in this group.

One of my friends, who is a minority with a professional degree, said that she would be sure to give her children names that would not give any clue to their race or ethnicity for this reason. Sad to see this, but unfortunately not surprised at these findings.

Oh, so I take it that I'm not the only one from a conservative Christian environment who has had to endure the endless barrage of disapproving looks and condescending comments because of my preference to remain free of the shackles of matrimony and motherhood??? Yes, I said shackles. Don't get me started...

With my funding package, I will only have about $35/week for groceries my first year. Bright Side: I'll be in great shape.

Having dreams about my unrequited love...who is married . Absolutely shameful...

Child free and always will be. I can think of about 500 things I'd rather do than have children. Honestly, I'm just too selfish and love my freedom way too much. Wouldn't trade my life for ANYTHING! The majority of the people who nag me about having children are married and miserable, secretly wishing they could trade places with us single and/or childless people. And it gets much, much worse as you get older. Sometimes I feel like I'm being recruited for some kind of cult. Childless and Proud!!!

When are you planning to move to Montreal?

I don't recall anyone mentioning it here in the forums, but there seems to be quite a few people who have been accepted according to the Results Search. You will def not be alone! Congrats on your acceptance!!! Savannah is absolutely beautiful!

Agreed! After my trip to Montreal last month, it is painfully obvious that I need a LOT of practice.

Hopeful is right...it's not necessary. You can get along pretty well without it. I started learning french as a kid, so for me to become fluent won't take as much time or effort. I love the language, so I'm looking forward to it. Also, I think it's only proper to at least attempt to speak the dominant language of the place I'm going to live for the next 4+ years. Seems the respectful thing to do.

I am American and I had a Canadian PI express interest in me very early in the process. Someone said the same to me...that he was just reaching out to me early to snatch me up. They encouraged me to pursue other opportunities in the U.S. because they were in a particular field, I'd have "better" opportunities post-grad, blah blah blah. After $1,000 in application fees, with fantastic offers from U.S. schools, guess where I ended up??? With the PI who reached out to me first. It was clearly the best fit. I am not at all concerned about obtaining great opportunities post-grad, whether I decide to stay in Canada or return to the U.S. I personally never cared much for name recognition and prestige. Do your best and doors will open...that's always been my motto. If you don't mind waiting and spending the money for the possibility of getting accepted into a U.S. school, even though you have a solid offer already, then go for it if going to a U.S. school means that much to you. You are obviously intelligent and have done well for yourself so far...you'll be fine no matter what you decide. I wish you the best!

You can check it out here: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/EN/french-language/learning-quebec/

I totally agree with Spunky. It also depends on the city. In a place where the college is the center of the universe (e.g. Small Town, Nowhere), then campus housing may be the best way to go. However, in a cool city with much to offer where it's normal for students to congregate in places off campus, like where you're going, you'd probably get a great experience living off-campus. I've been to Boston/Cambridge, and if I were going to school there I would def live close to the Uni, but off-campus. I'm moving to Montreal in a couple of weeks, and I'm looking for places with other graduate students, off-campus in cool neighborhoods with lots of things to do, but within two miles of campus so I can walk to school.