Arrive & Thrive is your chance to flip to page one with confidence, clarity, and community. This free, hybrid mini-course is designed to help you feel ready, connected, and excited for what’s ahead.
Whether you’re wondering how to take great notes, tackle imposter syndrome, or just want to meet other first-years before the whirlwind of Welcome Week – this is for you.
To help you start strong in your Social Sciences courses by building up essential skills like note-taking, time management, and research – and showing you how your voice matters in academic spaces.
To introduce you to your Social Sciences community – fellow first-years, upper-year mentors, faculty, and staff – so you feel supported, seen, and ready to make meaningful connections from day one.
To dismantle fears and imposter syndrome by reminding you that your perspective, experiences, and questions are not just welcome – they’re essential. Your voice matters here, and we’re here to help you use it with confidence.
Think of it as your prep session for not just surviving, but thriving at McMaster. Less “uh-oh, I’m lost” and more “okay, I got this.”
August 28: Enrollment Deadline (Be sure to sign up before registration closes!)
August 31: Mini-Lecture (Featured as part of Welcome Week programming)
September 4: Program Wrap-up & Final Submissions Deadline
You’ve got what it takes - now let’s get you started. Enrol by August 28 and kick off your McMaster Social Sciences journey with confidence, connection, and community.
Future Student Webinars
Dr. Julie Gouweloos is a critical scholar who studies social inequality, justice movements, and gender and sexualities. She’s passionate about dismantling fears and empowering students to understand just how valuable their voice is - especially in the classroom.