Quote:
Originally posted by Rom
I'm actually French From Saint-Malo, home city of Jacques Cartier, the explorer that discovered Canada! But you probably already know, since you're Canadian and Québecois!
I love the way you describe Montréal, it seems like my kind of city!
I plan on applying to McGill and Concordia, mainly. I'd rather go to an english speaking university, but then I'll also apply to an exclusively French one, but I haven't figured out which one yet...what do you suggest?
|
I'm very familiar with Jacques Cartier haha! We have a bridge and a square names after him.
Since you're French, you'll have no problems here. It's a little more difficult for anglophones as there's quite a bit of linguistic tension here between the French and the English.
As for universities, I think it's great that you'd consider pursuing studies in English. It's a great asset and I'm sure you'd learn a lot. McGill and Concordia are both excellent universities but each have their strengths and weaknesses. Business and Engineering are better at Concordia while Medicine, Law and Teaching are more McGill territory.
For the French universities, only Université de Montréal is good. I'd steer clear of UQàM