D I V I D E N D SJohn Molson Accounting Society Issue 09, Summer 2014
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LETTER FROMTHE EDITOR
The John Molson Accoun� ng
Society (JMAS) is proud to
present to you the 9th annual
issue of the Dividends maga-
zine, JMAS’ offi cial magazine. For nine
years, JMAS has been proudly producing
the Dividends magazine to help enrich
the academic and professional careers of
John Molson School of Business (JMSB)
students by providing a fun and engaging
read, as well as informing them of what
wonderful opportuni� es await them.
With this issue of the Dividends maga-
zine, I, the VP Marke� ng of JMAS and
Editor-in-Chief of Dividends, wanted to
shine a light on our wonderful city of
Montreal, as well as address the impor-
tance of giving back to the community
and ge� ng involved in extracurriculars.
As beau� ful, exci� ng, and vibrant as
Montreal is, it does need work, and I be-
lieve it is our responsibility as future busi-
ness professionals and leaders to stress
the importance of social responsibility
and give back.
JMAS’ members, along with a few friend-
ly contributors, have made the process
of making this magazine a wonderful
one. The writers of Dividends have put
forth a lot of their � me and energy to
produce informa� ve ar� cles that I feel
would be most interes� ng and benefi -
cial to JMSB students and more specifi -
cally, JMSB accountancy majors. It is with
much respect and gra� tude that I thank
our writers, contributors, and sponsors,
for making the release of this year’s Divi-
dends magazine a successful one.
I wish all JMSB and Concordia students
a successful academic year, and look for-
ward to seeing you all in class!
WILLIAM MACDONALDAKBARIVP Marketing , Editor-in-Chief
ContributorsEditor-in-Chief
William Macdonald-Akbari
Editors
Thomas Burelle-Tremblay Yanbo TangChris� na Venerio David Le Han
Writers
Thomas Burelle-Tremblay Tashi Alexander Ryan Showrav Das Christopher McGrory Bermet Marat-Kyzy Diana De San� s Nicholas Chin Izak Nagar Salar Molaei Lillian Di Girolamo Joseph Bartle� Isabella Nirchi Nikolas Chyzenski Anthony Nguyen Chris� na Venerio Erika Kinnear Eleni Panari� s David Le Han Melissa Paye� e Stephen Young Natalie Kellar
Photographer
Yanbo Tang
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CONTENTSFALL 2013 CONTENTS
PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC
07 Interview with Carly Stanway, Campus Recruiter Bermet Marat-Kyzy
12 Eight Steps to Acing Recruitment Diana De Santis
15 The Importance of Internships Nicholas Chin
18 Real Classrooms Don’t Have Four Walls Izak Nagar
22 Case Competitions Salar Molaei
25 Give Back to Your Community Lillian Di Girolamo
27 A Message From the Student of the Year Joseph Bartlett
28 How to Study Effectively Isabella Nirchi
31 Procrastination: A Student’s Worst Enemy Nikolas Chyzenski
LIFESTYLE 33 Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle Anthony Nguyen
37 Dress Code Christina Veneiro
40 First Year 101 Erika Kinnear
42 Planning the Ultimate Euro-Trip Eleni Panaritis
46 Food on Wheels David Le Han
48 Catching the Best MTL Music Melissa Payette & Stephen Young
52 MTL Night Life Natalie Kellar
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THE PRESIDENTS’’WELCOMEDear Readers,
The John Molson Accoun� ng Society welcomes you
to the 2014-2015 academic year by bringing you the
9th edi� on of the Dividends magazine. As usual we
would like to thank everyone who has supported us,
without you we could never have accomplished what we sought
out to do. We look towards another great academic year, as we
are excited to face new challenges and bring JMSB’s accoun� ng
student body to new heights. Already we have many new and
exci� ng ini� a� ves planned and we cannot wait to bring them
to frui� on.
Last year was one of our best years to date. Winning the 2014
CPA Student Commi� ee of the Year and CASA’s Associa� on of
the Year award honored us and this year we are looking to, once
again, surpass our accomplishments. We take being the voice
of JMSB’s undergraduate accoun� ng students as the highest
privilege and we will ensure that we con� nue to represent our
students to the highest level possible. We want to further con-
nect the accoun� ng student body at the John Molson School of
Business while increasing the career opportuni� es available to
them.
This year we are also commi� ed to showing our students all of
the op� ons available to them. This means both local and inter-
na� onal career opportuni� es within the accoun� ng fi eld. We
take great pride in this new ini� a� ve and we want to ensure that
upon gradua� on our students have a clear idea of which path
they need to take to achieve their career goals.
We would like to use this magazine as an exci� ng way to wel-
come you to the new academic year. We hope that the ar� cles
within these pages help kick start a great year for you as well
as for us. Together, let us make an eff ort to achieve great things
this year.
To another successful year to the John Molson Accoun� ng Soci-
ety! Dividends have now been declared!
Sincerely,
Thomas Burelle Tremblay Tashi Alexander Ryan
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DEDICATION BREEDS E X C E L L E N C E
When we fi rst joined the John Molson Accoun� ng Society, we saw that our student associa� on was far from its po-
ten� al. In our fi rst year, we worked hard to build sustainable connec� ons with the internal community at JMSB by
ge� ng to know our fellow students be� er and making ourselves available to them for all their needs. By having an
open door policy, we quickly became close friends with all our colleagues and classmates, and they started seeing
JMAS in a new light. Following that successful change of image, we took on the reigns of co-Presidents and decided it was fi nally � me
for JMAS to make its mark on the John Molson School of Buisness and our external community.
As co-presidents, we a� ended several mee� ngs organized by various accountancy-related organiza� ons; we collaborated on events
and academic workshops with other JMSB student associa� ons and even other universi� es in Quebec. Our goal for the year was to
surpass the expecta� ons we had, and we did so by going out of our comfort zone and producing value added events and services for
our student body. Here are a few of our achievements in the past academic year:
1We revamped our CPA Mentorship program in order to be� er service accoun� ng students interested in becoming
management accountants in industry (as opposed to working in an audit/tax fi rm).
2We created a three-part “balanced lifestyle” series, where we invited students to come prac� ce yoga, listen to a pres-
enta� on on nutri� on and fi tness by Pat Owens (PhD from McGill University) and enjoy a session of Pilates with trainer
Mia Hollinger.
3We increased the par� cipa� on rate for our CPA Recruitment cocktail by 25%, where over 450 students were able to at-
tend and network with some of the top accoun� ng fi rms in Montreal.
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We created a new event called the John Molson “Designa� on Expo”, where over 15 professional fi nance and account-
ing designa� ons were represented by their professional orders and members, and students were able to discover the
diff erent post-graduate diplomas and degrees available to them. This was the fi rst event of its kind to be introduced at
the university level in Quebec.
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Following our successful Dividends Magazine launch, we created the “Dividends Cup”. This was a sanc� oned squash
tournament with some of the best players in the world playing in front of the students of JMSB at the pres� gious Atwa-
ter Club. The tournament was sanc� oned by Squash Quebec and counted towards the par� cipant’s overall rankings in
Canada. Following the 4 day tournament, we hosted a networking cocktail where students, sponsors and squash players
were able to share their experiences.
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All this and more allowed us to stand out from the rest of the
accoun� ng student associa� ons in Quebec and merit the ac-
colades of our peers and the CPA Order of Quebec. On Satur-
day, March 15th 2014, the John Molson Accoun� ng Society was
named the 2014 CPA Student Commi� ee of the Year, by the CPA
Order of Quebec. Every year, the CPA Order of Quebec recog-
nizes the hard work put in by student associa� ons represen� ng
accoun� ng students all over Quebec. This is a great honor for
us, as the last � me such honors were a� ributed to Concordia
University was in 1994 (back when it was called the Order of
CA’s, and John Molson School of Business wasn’t yet a house-
hold name).
However, none of this would have been possible without the
support and sacrifi ces of the following students:
To the future of JMAS, we have raised the bar higher than ever,
and it is through your consistent eff ort and willingness to strive
for excellence that we will con� nue making JMSB and Concordia
University proud.
1. Christopher McGrory – Co-President
2. Showrav Das – Co-President
3. Alexey Oleshko – VP Finance
4. Lara Bohbot – VP Career Development
5. Joseph Bartle� – VP Recruitment
6. Jamar Sco� – VP Academic
7. Salar Molaei – VP Corporate Rela� ons
8. Sarah Wilson – VP Internal Aff airs
9. Thomas Burelle-Tremblay – VP Marke� ng
10. Stephanie Goodman – Director of Marke� ng
11. Tashi Alexander-Ryan – VP Projects
12. Juliya Regy – VP Projects
13. Melissa Greene – Director of Events
14. Bermet Marat-Kyzy – Director of Events
15. Gilbert Brophy-Cortez – Director of Events
16. Eleni Panari� s – First Year Representa� ve
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INTERVIEWWITH CARLY STANWAYJMAS’ very own sits down with Carly Stanway, a recruiter for PwC, to get the insid-er’s look at what recruiters look for in a potential candidate!
Carly Stanway, a PwC campus
recruiter, quite elegantly took
some � me to sit down with
JMAS’ Bermet Marat-Kyzy to
fi nd out what really goes on behind the
scenes while students seek out their
most rive� ng summer internship. This
exci� ng interview brings you through the
very basics to the wi� y tricks -and eve-
rything in between- of the recruitment
process.
Can you tell us about yourself?
My name is Carly Stanway and I work
at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as a
Talent Acquisi� on Specialist for campus
recruitment. I specialize in three lines of
service: Assurance, Tax and Consul� ng.
What are some tips for the recruitment process, from an insider’s perspective?
I’ve met many great people and some of
the things that I o� en no� ce-the impor-
tant aspects I can comment on- are the
following:
The most important thing is to just be
yourself- there is no point in trying to sell
yourself if it is not the real you. At the
end of the day, if you are given the op-
portunity to work at the fi rm, it is very
hard for you to backtrack on the person
you portrayed yourself to be.
Another � p is to meet as many people as
you can during recruitment, all the while
remaining genuine and true to your per-
sonal brand. Every person at the cocktail,
fi rm tour or seminar has knowledge and
advice to impart upon students. All of
these people will, somehow, help you in
the process and going through recruit-
ment is also about building and/or ex-
panding your network.
How would you suggest stu-dents approach recruiters?
Research and doing your homework
comes in really handy and plays a big
part in making a good impression. Think-
ing of some ques� ons you’d like to ask
recruiters ahead of � me shows that you
are prepared and are taking the process
seriously. Being truly genuine about the
ques� ons that you ask is just as impor-
tant as really listening to the answers
that are given. To ask a ques� on for the
sake of asking a ques� on can harm more
than help your brand.
How important is the first impression?
Certainly, fi rst impressions are very long
las� ng and, of course, someone’s fi rst
thoughts about you can change but it is
hard. I think that it is important and for
the sake of the restricted � me period
that is recruitment, to put your best foot
forward as soon as possible.
Bermet Marat-Kyzy
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How do you determine who’s right for your firm- How do you choose candidates who “fit in”?
I think that there is a lot of intrigue sur-
rounding this ques� on and my answer
is that you will quickly no� ce that those
who really “fi t” into the company’s cul-
ture are those who share similar values
with the company and their employees.
It becomes a ques� on of values and indi-
viduals will do well in a company where
they feel that they can be themselves
and in an environment where they can
be comfortable in.
Again, it goes back to doing some re-
search beforehand about the company-
A� ending as many events as possible,
while mee� ng people who work at the
fi rm and having as many conversa� ons as
you can with them is crucial as it will help
students learn about the fi rm. Fit is a two
way street, going through the recruit-
ment process allows both students and
fi rms alike the opportunity to discover
the right fi t for them.
What is the process for CPA recruitment?
CPA recruitment for audit internships is
very specifi c to each fi rm. September is
chao� c and it is known as a recruiter’s
“busy season”.
First, students begin by visi� ng fi rms
during formal fi rm tours. CACEE seminars
and informa� on sessions are then held at
the university. Finally, the last and largest
event is the Recruitment Cocktail, where
fi rms and students both get one last op-
portunity to make a las� ng impression
before CACEE form submissions and
deadlines.
Once you’ve gone through the interview
process, fi rms really begin to make deci-
sions about whom they’d like to make
internship off ers to. Those who are going
to receive an off er are then invited to a
fi rm’s “closing cocktails”. There, students
will have a fi nal opportunity to network
with their poten� al future coworkers.
Candidates with mul� ple off ers should
use this as an opportunity to determine
where they would like to start their ca-
reers.
Do you have any guiding tips for writing the CACEE form?
The CACEE form is undoubtedly an over-
whelming document. I can defi nitely
agree with students on this one. I do
think, however, that there is a really great
way to approach it. I usually tell students
during winter recruitment to start think-
ing about it early on and to brainstorm
about things that they would want to put
in it. This way, if there are any changes
that students may decide to make, they
have the en� re summer to rearrange and
add in important details.
For example, if you think that you don’t
have enough experience with extracur-
ricular ac� vi� es, or if you’d like to take
part in some more volunteering, then
you s� ll have � me to get involved. The
trick is to prepare as much in advance as
you can- the earlier you start, the be� er
your CACEE will be. Unfortunately, it is all
too easy to spot a CACEE applica� on that
has been rushed the night before. Some
things to look out for are: Run-on sen-
tences, grammar, spelling and the ul-
� mate mistake of either underselling
of overselling yourself. Having a family
Carly Stanway, PwC Campus Recruiter
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member or someone you trust proofread
through the applica� on is the best way
to achieve a well-wri� en CACEE. They
will be able to give you an outsider’s per-
spec� ve.
I think it is all about fi guring out how
you’d like to go about explaining your ex-
periences and expressing how they have
helped you gain valuable skills. The trick
is to be clear and concise while s� ll being
able to highlight important quali� es. Of
course, and it happens every year, make
sure to send in your CACEE to the write
fi rm.
How much value do extracur-ricular activities add?
When I was in university, I held a full-
� me job, took on a full-� me class load,
and was involved on campus all at once.
I understand that this is not everyone’s
case and recognize that not all have the
� me or desire for that kind of lifestyle or
the fl exibility in their schedules. I person-
ally think it’s about looking at the greater
picture of each candidate’s profi le.
Whether students work and go to school,
or a� end university and are involved in
extracurricular ac� vi� es, traits that fi rms
like to see are ones that display team-
work and communica� on skills that will
allow them to work eff ec� vely. This is es-
pecially important since it tells fi rms that
these candidates will be able to manage
and excel in work and school at the same
� me- much of what is expected of them
in the CPA program.
Ul� mately, I really do believe that volun-
teering or being part of a student group
is the best way to develop a sense of
leadership that can translate to the work-
ing world- it’s also the best way to get the
most out of your university experience.
What is especially interes� ng is that at
this level, working with your peers means
that there is a minimal hierarchical struc-
ture and learning how to achieve goals
in that kind of environment is highly re-
spectable. It is not only the valuable skills
that you get out of it but also the won-
derful friendships that I see develop in
these instances.
How should students approach the interview process?
Interviews and the interview atmosphere
vary between each fi rm. Something to
remember in any case is that you must
remain calm and be yourself. Unfortu-
nately, there are o� en candidates that
we are really keen about who have really
impressed us throughout the en� re re-
cruitment process but fall apart during
the interview. They are not sure of them-
selves enough- confi dence is a must. The
goal in interviews is to present yourself in
the best way possible and to do the best
you can- this should be enough for any
fi rm.
In my opinion, the en� re purpose is to
approach interviews with an open mind
and be able to answer truthfully. Prac� c-
ing poten� al ques� ons with a friend or
coworker makes a signifi cant diff erence
than just “winging” it and having a few
rehearsed answers in your back pocket is
never bad.
Of course, interview styles will be diff er-
ent in every fi rm but what is important is
that you don’t change yourself to suit the
fi rm. Firms really want a sense of who
you are and have a sense of how you
react under pressure.
Remember to breathe, arrive a few min-
utes early, review your CACEE applica� on
and stop by a coff ee shop before coming
Attending as many events as possible, while meeting people who work at the � rm and having as many conversations as possible you can with them is crucial.
to the offi ce. Being relaxed and as calm
as possible will help you get through your
interview successfully.
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What can students expect from a career in Accounting?
Over the years, the meaning of having a
career in accoun� ng has changed dras� -
cally- even from the � me that I started
at the fi rm. At fi rst, I wasn’t sure what I
was ge� ng myself into and I had a lot of
friends who had jobs in industry instead.
When I arrived, I realized that a career
in this fi eld meant mee� ng many diff er-
ent clients, working with diff erent types
of industries and overall entering into
a challenging but rewarding job that
off ers diversity and opportunity that are
maybe not always available in industry
or in other companies. There are many
perks of working in a fi rm versus an in-
dustry company and many people think
that working in a fi rm is an extension of
being in university - a fi rm is the best
school you can go to while studying and
even a� er receiving your CPA degree as
we have great coaching, mentoring, and
development resources available to all
our employees.
What is the atmosphere like once you begin work in a firm?
The offi ce atmosphere at accoun� ng
fi rms feels somewhat like home. Eventu-
ally, you begin to feel like a family during
busy periods, as employees o� en spend
a lot of � me together in order to meet
important deadlines. This is where the
idea of “fi t” really shows its importance
since you spend so much � me at the fi rm
or client. You defi nitely need to look for-
ward to every day and expect that it will
be both exci� ng and challenging.
Do you have any other com-ments or suggestions for stu-dents?
Just remember that there are certain
things that you will have to do on your
own. So be proac� ve as there is not
really any start or end date to the whole
recruitment process. Think of it like this:
the earlier you start your research and
learning about the profession, the be� er
of a posi� on you will be in to excel during
the peak recruitment season.
Don’t forget; a career in accoun� ng is not
all about the employer. Take some � me
to fi gure out if the accoun� ng profession
is right for you. Some students start in a
fi rm and realize that it is not for them-
which is fi ne- but had they done some
research ahead of � me, they may have
realized that accoun� ng was not the right
“fi t” for them.
To conclude with a few � ps: a� end
events, show up early, be genuine yet
professional, wear comfortable shoes,
dress appropriately (never wear jeans!),
and have fun! Be sure to show us your
personal brand. Bright colours make you
stand out at any event!
Not sure on how to
dress to impress?
Check out page 38!
Attending as many events as possible, while meeting people who work at the � rm and having as many conversations as possible you can with them is crucial.
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NINE STEPS TO ACING R E C R U I T M E N T
Many people have this
misconcep� on that ac-
countants are intro-
verted people, who sit
behind a desk and number crunch all day
long. Li� le do they know that beyond
the numbers and fi nancial statements,
accountants are in fact business profes-
sionals, leaders and innovators! Account-
ing is a broad and dynamic fi eld that is
in demand and, consequently, it is full
of opportuni� es: one of the major ones
being recruitment. So what is recruit-
ment exactly? In September, many of
Montreal’s accoun� ng fi rms strive to re-
cruit Montreal’s future accountants for
both summer internship and full-� me
staff posi� ons. Recruitment can be quite
hec� c and cause a lot of stress for many
individuals. If you plan ahead however,
you can alleviate almost all of this stress,
and turn this September’s recruitment
into one of the best experiences of your
life. This ar� cle will help you prepare for
recruitment by providing you with nine
key steps to help you stand out from the
rest of the students and get no� ced by
the fi rms!
GET STARTED ON YOUR CACEE TODAY!
A CACEE form is a standardized resume
you must fi ll out in order to apply to fi rms
throughout September. Without going
into too much detail, you should note
that this form can take hours and hours
to fi ll out, so get started on it now! You
can fi nd many templates online to guide
you through wri� ng this resume, which
can really help you set you a solid foun-
da� on. It consists of 5 pages in which
you are asked to disclose some informa-
� on about yourself along with a sum-
mary as to why you believe you would
be a good candidate. Don’t be shy! Put
as much informa� on as you can, and be
crea� ve!
SHOW UP TO RECRUITMENT EVENTS
There are many recruitment events avail-
able to you in September. These events
range from fi rm tours, to informa� on
seminars and most importantly the CPA
cocktail. Show up to as many events as
possible so that you can get a taste of as
many fi rms possible and meet as many
recruiters from these fi rms. The more
events you a� end, the more people you
will meet or meet again, and the be� er
the chances that the recruiters will re-
LEARN HOW TO NETWORK
There are many students who showed up
to all the recruitment events but never
got any calls for interviews. The reason
for this is that even though they showed
up to the events, they never really spoke
to any recruiters and failed to network
with them. So the point is, you can’t just
show up! You need to network and leave
an impression on the fi rms. Take these
recruitment events to ask the fi rm ques-
� ons that you may have or simply get to
know the people. Networking isn’t just
key for the recruiters to remember you,
but also for you to get to know which
fi rms you feel you get along with best.
Remember to always be polite and re-
spec� ul as these traits alone will deter-
mine if you will get called or not!
SIGN UP TO THE JMAS RE-CRUITMENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
JMAS off ers students a mentorship pro-
gram tailored specifi cally for recruitment.
You will be paired up with a student who
successfully went through the process to
help you out with everything from writ-
ing up your CACEE to helping you make
your fi nal off er decision. Because this
program is in high demand, make sure to
sign up quickly, or else you risk losing out
on this great opportunity to give yourself
an edge on the compe� � on. Sign up for
the JMAS Recruitment Mentorship Pro-
gram through our website; jmas.ca.
Diana De Santis
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BUSINESS CARDS
Having business cards is a way to stay
on top of things and look professional.
Recruiters meet many people during re-
cruitment season and consequently will
not remember every single person they
meet. Having business cards to hand out
can help you be remembered and stand
out from the rest of the candidates.
To step it up a notch you can even put
your picture on the business card! This is
not mandatory but can help for recruit-
ers who have a hard � me remembering
names!
DRESS SHARP
As your mother once told you, fi rst im-
pressions really do ma� er. The majority
of the recruitment events call for busi-
ness casual a� re. Even if the event is
not business casual, it’s always be� er to
dress up than dress down. Looking sharp
and professional is always a good thing
and the recruiters will take note of a well
dressed candidate.
FOLLOW UP EMAILS
Aside from the obvious post interview
thank you e-mail, it’s always nice to send
e-mails to recruiters following up a really
good conversa� on at a cocktail or event.
Don’t forget to ask for business cards so
that you can contact the recruiters you
have spoken to! If you fi nd you really
clicked with a certain person, send them
a follow up e-mail telling them exactly
that. Follow up e-mails are always be� er
appreciated when they are not generic
and more personalized following the
conversa� on you had with that specifi c
person.
HAVE FUN
Loosen up and have a li� le bit of fun
through out the process. Although re-
cruitment can be quite stressful it’s al-
ways nice to have a conversa� on with
someone who is no� ceably happy and
truly enjoying themselves. Hopefully
you’ll be able to land a top notch job at
the end of it all, try and have fun with
it as you will learn how to network in a
business environment and make friends/
connec� ons that will last you throughout
your professional career.
CPA Recruitment Cocktail 2013
LIGHTEN UP YOUR COURSE LOAD
To be able to do recruitment right, you
will have to dedicate a large por� on of
September and October to the process.
You will need to dedicate � me outside of
class to a� end the recruitment events;
you may also fi nd yourselves having to
skip a couple of classes to show up to
some crucial recruitment events, which
may take place at the same � me. Couple
this with the � me spent wri� ng up and
perfec� ng your CACEE, school will be
sure to fall onto your back burner, which
will only throw oil on the fi re that recruit-
ment has set. Try taking easier courses
or simply reducing your course load to
three or four classes. This can help a lot
to manage stress and make sure you re-
main successful in both your recruitment
and academic endeavors.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNSHIPS
Entering my fi rst semester of Uni-
versity was very in� mida� ng, I
had heard all about the account-
ing classes and the stress that
comes with obtaining the coveted B-.
When I walked into the lobby of JMSB, I
was surrounded by brilliant young minds,
many of whom would later become my
friends, classmates, and compe� � on.
There had to be a way to separate and
diff eren� ate myself from everyone, so I
decided that ge� ng an internship and
work experience would be the way to go
and I haven’t looked back since!
HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY FOR INTERNSHIPS
One of the easiest ways to get access to
employers looking for interns/students is
through Concordia’s Co-op program. The
Co-op program works like this: students
are given access to a list of job pos� ngs
where employers are ac� vely seeking
students for internships. You then apply
for the pos� ngs by sending in your cover
le� er, resume, and transcript. If you are
selected, you will be called in for either
an in person or phone interview. You
must complete three straight semesters
of school (Ex: Fall-Winter-Summer) be-
fore star� ng your fi rst work term, your
4th semester is a work term where you
do either a four or eight month intern-
ship. A� er your internship, you return
to school for a study semester, and then
alternate between work semesters and
study semesters. In total you complete
three four month long internships upon
comple� on of the Co-op program. Being
in the Co-op program defi nitely gives you
an advantage over other students who
apply from the outside for the simple
reason that employers have an incen-
� ve to hire you! Part of the salary of a
Co-op student gets reimbursed to the
employer making Co-op students very
cheap to hire. The downside to the Co-
op program is that you never truly have a
break because you’re always either doing
a work semester or a school semester.
For those who prefer to enjoy their sum-
mer break there are a ton of job pos� ngs
online through job searching sites such
as Monster.ca, www.workopolis.com,
indeed.com, etc. The easiest accoun� ng
related internships are the entry level
ones, which are bookkeeping, fi ling tax
returns, and Accounts Payable/Accounts
receivable. These generally require a
basic understanding of accoun� ng but
they are simple enough that you can be
easily trained. Although these are more
basic posi� ons they should defi nitely not
be overlooked, ge� ng your foot through
the door is a must, aiming for posi� ons
like auditor or tax analyst with 0 pervious
accoun� ng experience is tough. Book-
keeping, fi ling tax returns, and Accounts
Payable/Accounts receivable are great
star� ng points because you really get to
see the inner workings of a business. You
also gain a deeper level of understanding
of debits and credits which will provide
you with a solid base once you get into
harder accoun� ng posi� ons. The way I
see it is, any accoun� ng experience no
ma� er how minimal you feel it is, is al-
ways be� er than no experience at all.
Nicholas Chin
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WHY ARE INTERNSHIPS SO IMPORTANT?
Internships are very important for a va-
riety of reasons. So many students start
university not having a clue what it is
they want to do as a career. Internships
give students unique opportuni� es; it
gives students a chance to test drive dif-
ferent posi� ons at diff erent companies
while le� ng them fi gure out what they
really enjoy doing. For some students,
their ideal job may not be as ideal as they
once thought. Another benefi t of doing
an internship is the ability to apply what
we learn in classrooms to a real world
environment. You really start piecing to-
gether the knowledge you learn in class
and develop a deeper understanding of
accoun� ng. Imagine having just taken
tax or audit classes and entering into
an audit internship. I can tell you from
personal experience you have so many
Ah-ha! moments where you fi nd the link
between what you learned in class and
real world problems.
Doing accoun� ng-related internships
also allows students to see the prac� cal
side of their studies. First and foremost,
I want to tell you that grades do mat-
ter. For many companies/fi rms, there
are simply too many applicants and the
quickest way to establish a cut off point is
through looking at one’s GPA. Of course,
grades aren’t everything. Comple� ng
mul� ple internships during and a� er an
undergraduate degree completely sepa-
rates yourself from someone who has no
relevant work experience.
Internship experience shows you are
trustworthy, reliable, and trainable. The
experience you gain from working in
teams and learning how to interact co-
hesively with coworkers of all ages and
na� onali� es is invaluable. One of the
most signifi cant perks of an internship
is the fact that companies usually retain
interns. It makes sense, why would com-
panies go through the trouble of retrain-
ing new employees and messing with the
team chemistry when they can retain in-
terns who have already bonded with the
team and know all the so� ware.
Learning how to dress professionally,
write emails, and interact with clients
are things that aren’t taught in school,
yet are skills that we don’t o� en think
about. You develop a level of poise, for
example, during an internship you might
have to present your report and analy-
sis that could save the company tens of
thousands of dollars in front of seniors
and management. That’s some scary
business, now fast forward a couple of
months and your back in the classroom
for a group presenta� on in front of your
classmates, you start to realize that may-
be presen� ng in front of classmates isn’t
all that in� mida� ng especially a� er pre-
sen� ng in front of seniors about things
that could actually impact the company.
Working as an accoun� ng intern you
might only expect to develop technical
skills but you learn so much in terms of
so� skills as well. As business students
no ma� er what major, we will always be
dealing with people whether it is clients
or team members.
The fi rst step to ge� ng your career
started is stepping through the door.
Your fi rst internship will give you an in-
side look at the environment you will be
working in without overwhelming you. In
other words, you will get the best of both
worlds: learning on the job. Moreover,
you will meet the people who will teach
you the ropes, you will learn to navigate
the halls, and see how your work impacts
the business and the people around you.
An internship is more than just a pay
cheque, it is an investment of a life� me.
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REAL CLASSROOMS DON’T HAVE FOUR WALLS
Extracurricular ac� vi� es are all
too o� en what makes or breaks
a university career. Many stu-
dents try scrambling through a
list of volunteering opportuni� es that
would take the least amount of eff ort
and � me, just to try and make their CV
look more clu� ered. Heck, many stu-
dents completely neglect extracurricu-
lars and rely mainly on work experience
and good grades to land that perfect job.
Many students perceive these types of
ac� vi� es as dispensable or even a waste
of their � me! This clouded percep� on
many students have on that subject can
easily be changed by simply taking ini� a-
� ve and experiencing what it’s all about.
The number of ways you can get involved
at JMSB is boundless, and your in-school
involvement can ul� mately make your
university career an unforge� able one.
For those who are skep� cal about get-
� ng involved in university, or are not sure
what the fi rst step may be; here is a list of
ways that will amplify your experience at
JMSB and these experiences can have an
extremely posi� ve impact on your career.
1 JOIN AN ASSOCIATION
Under the Commerce & Administra� on
Student Associa� on (CASA) umbrella lie
14 subsidiaries that con� nuously recruit
passionate and determined students
who look to get more than just good
grades in university. Ever thought about
organizing the biggest sustainability
conference in Montreal? If so, the John
Molson Sustainable Business Group (JSG)
might be for you. Last year, JSG brought
legendary environmentalist David Suzuki
to Montreal as part of their annual
Business Beyond Tomorrow Conference.
JMAS, which publishes the very magazine
you’re reading, organizes countless
events including their pres� gious fall
recruitment cocktail that benefi ts
hundreds of accoun� ng students.
Another cool opportunity would be
the John Molson Undergraduate Case
Compe� � on (JMUCC), a commi� ee I
recently joined, which puts together
the largest case compe� � on for
undergraduate students in the world.
Taking the fi rst step is not easy, and
fi nding something that you’re passionate
about takes � me. Do your research and
talk to people who are currently involved;
there is no be� er way to gain valuable
informa� on than talking to people who
experienced it for themselves.
Izak Nagar
Tale the fi rst step and visit www.casa-
jmsb.ca to fi nd out more!
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2 CASE COMPETITIONS
JMSB is known for its con� nuous success in case compe� � ons
around the world. These compe� � ons challenge students to
apply their fi rst-hand experience and classroom knowledge
to solve real life business problems that real companies are
facing, and compete against other solu� ons from universi� es
worldwide. JMSB’s reputa� on is unparalleled, having placed fi rst
overall at the regional Jeux Du Commerce in 2014 (Quebec’s
largest case compe� � on) and 2nd at the Champion’s Trophy Case
Compe� � on, the world championships of case compe� � ons.
You can get a taste of case compe� � ons by applying to take
COMM 299B, also known as the “Winter Case Class”. This course
is a business elec� ve where teams comprising of 4 students crack
a diff erent business strategy cases each week of the semester. It
is defi nitely one of the most rewarding classes I have taken at
JMSB so far.
*Visit the JMCC offi ce at MB 4.445 for more informa� on on case
compe� � ons.
3 VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering is a crucial “fi rst step” in ge� ng yourself involved
at school. In fact, that is exactly how I did it. Having applied
as Team Ambassador for JMUCC two years ago, this was the
turning point that got me to realize what student involvement
was all about and landed me a posi� on on the commi� ee this
year. Every associa� on and commi� ee needs volunteers for
prac� cally every one of their events. Some of them include Casa
Cares’ Annual Fashion Show, FISA’s JMSX (Stock Exchange) and
countless events organized by our parent organiza� on, CASA.
Volunteering shouldn’t only be limited to school. You may decide
to help others and give back to your community in countless
diff erent ways. Just make sure that the benefi ts reaped from
such ac� vi� es you take on sa� sfi es you for the right personal
reasons.
4 GOING ABROAD
The benefi ts of going abroad as a university student can be
considerably rewarding for many who look for a new experience.
Although there is a minimum GPA requirement to study abroad,
one who has reached that benchmark (or has the poten� al to
achieve it) should jump on that opportunity in a heartbeat.
Exploring a new culture, learning a new language and mee� ng
new friends can all have a substan� al impact on your life;
experiences you may even tell your kids about in the future.
Concordia off ers a list of more than 170 universi� es around the
world as poten� al des� na� ons for your exchange. Aside from
all the life experiences this may provide, it will also allow you
to have something to talk about during an interview. Pu� ng
yourself out of your comfort zone and accep� ng new challenges
is something that will diff eren� ate yourself from other
candidates. Futhermore, it can be a great opportunity for you to
branch out of your comfort zone and explore the many wonders
of the world!
Visit the JMCC offi ce at MB 4.445 for more information on case competitions.
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Don’t wait until it is too late. University is a temporary block in your life and you should do your best to remember those times you spend during your last academic milestone.
5 CONFERENCES
Business universi� es across the globe host conferences to
educate students on countless diff erent topics and disciplines.
Certain conferences, featuring guest speakers and workshops,
are concentrated on informa� ve content, while others include
social events such as networking cocktails and compe� � ons.
A wonderful perk of being a JMSB student is that CASA off ers
students the opportunity to apply and be sent to a conference of
your choice for free, via the External Conference Program (ECP).
A� er giving out a list of poten� al star� ng points that may benefi t
your university experience, I hope many more of you will take
advantage of these amazing challenges and opportuni� es. An
extracurricular ac� vity shouldn’t be a method to throw a couple
extra lines on your resume, but a form of genuine interest. The
ability to successfully juggle a set of tasks is one of the most
important skills that recruiters look for. A� er all, the individuals
who get involved are those who demonstrate passion and take
ini� a� ve, while inspiring others to do the same.
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CASE
COMPETITIONS
One of the most important keys to success is “awareness”. You
need to know who you are, where you are, how you stand, and
why you are there. More o� en than not, students, such as my-
self, are unaware of the world of opportuni� es that surround us
and only realize how close we were to something when it zooms
past our eyes. We tend to focus on what is immediately placed
in front of us and we do not have the � me, the energy, and the
resources to know much more. I am here to tell you that the
rabbit hole is deeper than you think and the entrance is located
at your school. I was asked by a friend to compete as part of the
John Molson Compe� � on Delega� on of 2013. At fi rst, feeling
like a hot shot, I kindly refused the off er on the basis that I knew
everything. My friend, who knew me be� er than I knew myself,
signed me up and I was called to go in for a tryout. My ego told
me that I had nothing to worry about, and that I was a for sure
lock in the team. Well, my ego is a fool. I had to try out three
� mes before I was called to be a part of the team. I had just
entered the rabbit hole. Quickly, as if someone pulled the carpet
from under my feet, I found myself in the challenging and excit-
ing world of business case compe� � ons. Quickly, I realized that I
actually knew nothing about anything and that I stood amongst
some of the brightest students in Canada. I had to learn fast and
even that was not quick enough. Seeing as everything is about
lists nowadays, I will give you three reasons as to why you should
always take the red pill and see how deep the rabbit hole goes.
Students seldom refer to each other as team mates. They view
each other as class mates and some� mes think of them as
hurdle to every group project. What baffl es me is when students
say “I hate dealing with other people” or “I hate the people in
my group project.” Do you realize that everyone in that group
says the same thing about each other? Do they realize that once
they enter into the real world they will have to learn to cooper-
ate and work within a team? Moreover, any Human resource
major will tell you that business is built on people. Your network,
be it social or professional, is the most powerful asset you own.
The case compe� � on will set the founda� on of your network.
Once you are put in a team of people whose existence was once
completely unknown to you, you will have to learn to work with
them in one of the most stressful environments. You will also
learn to network with professionals from all industries special-
izing in all sorts of interes� ng fi elds. I met an execu� ve from
Google, who introduced me to a consultant from BCG, who sat
next to the CFO of the Royal Bank of Canada. You should take
advantage of such an opportunity that exposes you to so many
important, well-respected people.
Salar Molaei
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Your GPA does not defi ne you. As an accoun� ng major, that
statement would be considered blasphemous. However, I have
read all the books my teachers recommended, done all the prob-
lems that could prepare me for exams, and par� cipated in the
most mundane of classes. Yet, when I started doing case compe-
� � ons, I quickly realized how wide the gap between academia
and the professional world is, and that applying what you know
is not as easy as it seems. There is no magic formula or set of an-
swers that can save a company from bankruptcy. There is no list
of words you can memorize that could improve the work envi-
ronment of a company. There is no excel sheet that could boost
sales for a mul� na� onal company. More importantly there is no
marking key, which means you are le� to your devices to come
up with a solu� on to a real work problem. You will need to be
an expert in all fi elds of business from human resources to the
supply chain. The case compe� � ons help build your knowledge
base and give you a taste of what you will face once you get
your diploma. In addi� on, compe� ng builds your confi dence for
when you are faced with a challenge, which is something that
you will take with you everywhere you go.
There is always more to something than what meets the eye. Ed-
uca� on is not just about projects, assignments, and exams. You
need to learn if you want to succeed, but books can only take
you so far. The case compe� � ons will give you the experience of
a life� me. You need to realize that there is no other � me than
now to experience something of this nature and magnitude.
The impact the case compe� � ons will have on your career, your
knowledge, and your personal life is immense and long las� ng.
In fact, I do not remember who I was before I joined the delega-
� on. What my teammates and I accomplished, what I saw the
compe� tors do to succeed, and who I got to interact with has
forever changed me. There are not many opportuni� es that will
impact your life as much as being on the delega� on. If you truly
believe in challenging experiences that are far beyond yourself,
then you should sign up for the opportunity to compete in case
compe� � ons.
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GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Have you ever thought about
giving back to your commu-
nity? If not, you might want
to give it a try. Volunteering is
a selfl ess act that can be easily engaged
in, here in Montréal. There are many
great organiza� ons that strive to improve
the lives of people inside and outside of
Montreal who need volunteers. The fol-
lowing non-profi t organiza� ons, The Old
Brewary Mission and the MUHC, are just
a small sample of great organiza� ons
that are in need of volunteers, and are a
great place to look if you are interested
in taking that fi rst step to be� ering your
community and yourself.
In 1889 The Old Brewery Mission was
founded by two wealthy women who
provided warm meals and shelter to
those less fortunate in their community.
Roughly 125 years later, the Old Brewery
Mission has grown to become one of the
most well-known and respected shel-
ters on the Island of Montreal. Last year
alone, they helped feed over 250,000
people and welcomed around 118,000
overnight stays in their emergency shel-
ters and transi� on units. The Mission
provides four varie� es of service; emer-
gency, transi� on, housing and services
for women. Seeing that the homeless
popula� on is con� nuously growing in
Montreal, a shelter such as this one is
crucial to those in need.
The Old Brewery Mission has a variety of
ways in which ci� zens can donate their
� me and money. Every dona� on helps
the shelter provide a range of innova� ve
and essen� al services. As a volunteer
you can take part in ‘The Supper Expe-
rience’, where you and your colleagues,
friends and/or family members can serve
supper to hundreds of struggling men
and women. An experience such as vol-
unteering at The Old Brewery Mission
would open your eyes to the importance
of giving back to the community. Taking
part in the Supper Experience will allow
for an immediate sense of fulfi llment due
to the hands on interac� on as well as
observing how your dona� on is posi� ve-
ly aff ec� ng the lives of others. No � me
or dona� on is too small, therefore I en-
courage you to inquire more informa� on
about how to get involved on their web-
page; h� p://www.oldbrewerymission.
ca/index_en.htm
Want to volunteer your � me by apply-
ing your interests? The McGill Univer-
sity Health Center (MUHC) is the perfect
place to give back to the community
while par� cipa� ng in your favorite hob-
bies. The MUHC is a leading organiza-
� on in providing specialized health care
to millions of pa� ents in Quebec. The
MUHC has mul� ple sites on the Island of
Montreal, which include The Royal Victo-
ria Hospital, The Montreal Neurological
Hospital, The Montreal Chest Ins� tute,
The Montreal General, Lachine Hospital
and The Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Each site has a variety of unique volun-
teer programs. Each program is designed
to provide pa� ents with comfort and
support to make their � me spent in the
hospital signifi cantly more pleasant. It is
easy to fi nd an accessible site close to
Lillian Di Girolamo
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you that provides a program with your interests.
The MUHC off ers over 30 diff erent programs that you can take
part in. Are you interested in the arts? The volunteers in the ‘The
Arts and Cra� s’ program circulate to assigned units and bring pa-
� ents fun ac� vi� es that they can create together. In the ‘Humor
Program’, volunteers visit diff erent units in the hospital and chat
with pa� ents. They also provide the pa� ents with a television
and a selec� on of movies that they can watch. This is a great
way to bring happiness to pa� ents and distract them from their
illness and discomfort. If you enjoy working with children and in-
fants, then the ‘Cuddle Program’ is perfect for you. This program
involves spending � me with a premature infant who is in need
of some extra care and a� en� on. Volunteers rock and sing the
newborns to sleep. Volunteers can also par� cipate in the Emer-
gency, Friendly Visi� ng, Informa� on Desk, as well as Music and
Therapeu� c Recrea� on.
The applica� on process is simple and the hours are accommo-
da� ng to students and business professionals. The staff at all the
sites are warmhearted individuals who want to make your vol-
unteering experience as fulfi lling as possible. They provide you
with the right training to work with pa� ents of all diff erent ages
and illnesses. Taking the � me to improve the quality of life of a
pa� ent at the MUHC is a life changing experience. Your � me and
presence in the hospital is tremendously valued. You become
part of a community that strives to help others. For more infor-
ma� on you can visit their webpage; h� p://muhc.ca/
These are just two ways in which you can get involved in the
community. There are countless other organiza� on such as;
The Starlight Founda� on, Women’s Center of Montreal, Meals
on Wheels, Share the Warmth and the Salva� on Army. These
organiza� ons are always looking for new volunteers and do-
na� ons. Remember that no dona� on is too small, every dollar
counts. Do not underes� mate your ability to make a diff erence.
Volunteering can broaden your horizons and bring out undiscov-
ered quali� es within yourself, while primarily benefi � ng those
in need. In today’s society, we all move at such a fast pace and
volunteering can help you slow down and appreciate your sur-
roundings. You have the poten� al to change people’s lives and
make a posi� ve impact in your community. You can become a
part of something larger than yourself. What are you wai� ng
for? It’s � me to make your mark.
“Volunteering can broaden your horizens and bring out undiscovered quali� es within yourself, while benefi � ng those in need”
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A MESSAGE FROM THE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Who was I? A student who had spent a comfort-
able fi rst two years at JMSB. Studying hard,
working part � me, going out with friends,
and simply just going through the educa� on
system as most people do. It came down to my last year so I
asked myself, have I experienced all that my university and com-
munity has to off er? What else is out there? This was when I re-
alized there was so much around me that I knew nothing about.
I decided it was � me for me to experience new things.
I started by applying to the John Molson Accoun� ng Society.
Being accepted onto the 2013-2014 team as VP Recruitment
was just the beginning of my experience over the last year. This
posi� on opened up the door for me to meet the majority of the
accoun� ng students at my university as well as providing me the
opportunity to give back to my peers. I developed both analy� cal
and networking skills. Next I decided to volunteer at many local
events and organiza� ons throughout my community, which al-
lowed me to see the world through many diff erent perspec� ves.
I also registered to compete on behalf of JMSB through the John
Molson Compe� � on Commi� ee. This helped me develop my
public speaking skills. No ma� er what the experience was, each
act of involvement allowed me to develop as a person and learn
new things.
To sum it up, I was looking for anything and everything around
me that I hadn’t experienced with the hopes of learning from it.
These experiences whether it be an event, cocktail, commi� ee,
or simply mee� ng a new person allowed my fi nal year of Univer-
sity to be my best one. It changed who I am and I could not have
been happier with my decision to get involved.
By experiencing as many new things as possible while s� ll keep-
ing focus on the importance of my studies led towards me win-
ning the Student of the Year award from the CPA Order. It was
one of the most memorable and proud moments of my life, and
it was achieved just by taking that fi rst step of trying new things.
If you are reading this, it is very possible that you are as com-
fortable as I was, having fun with friends, studying to get good
grades and just strolling along. But what be� er � me than now
to take that fi rst step like I did and see where it takes you? Look
around at the thousands of opportuni� es around you, meet new
people, and experience new things. You will develop as a person
and achieve more than you could possibly imagine. Had some-
one told me one year ago that I would win Student of the Year
for Quebec, I probably would have laughed it off thinking that it
was out of my reach. All you have to do is remember that you
are just as close as the person next to you to reaching goals you
never dreamed of being possible. All you have to do is take that
fi rst step.
The 2013-2014 Student of the Year talks about who he was, what changed him, and how he excelled
Isabella Nirchi
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HOW TO STUDY E F F E C T I V E L Y
Is the fear of not ge� ng that B- in your
ACCO classes keeping you up at night?
As an accoun� ng student, I can relate
to that, and trust me, we’ve all been
through it! From those late night study
sessions to those last minute grueling
cram sessions, it can all feel overwhelm-
ing. Hopefully I can help. Here are a few
� ps from myself and several accoun� ng
majors here at JMSB, which will allow
you to stay on track with your weekly as-
signments, projects, study schedule and
guarantee you an A (always aim high)!
1 STAY ORGANIZED
Staying organized and keeping track of
deadlines will help you make the most
of your � me. It will prepare you well in
advance for your classes so you don’t end
up cramming the night before and giving
yourself a headache, or a low grade.
Here’s what you should do. First, invest
in an agenda (or get one for free during
Welcome Week at JMSB!), write in all
your courses, ac� vi� es and social events.
Looking over your agenda daily will give
you a be� er sense of how your week,
month or semester will look like.
Also, blocking a few hours every week for
study � me is imperi� ve. Pick a � me when
your brain is the most alert. For example,
a good � me would be right a� er class
when the material is s� ll fresh in your
mind! Don’t plan on studying an hour
before the exam! If you have followed
your game plan throughout the semes-
ter, you should allow yourself an hour of
“relaxing” � me before that 3 hour exam.
2 HAVE THE RIGHT ATTITUDE
The right a� tude will put you in a posi-
� ve frame of mind, which will make you
more open to and excited about study-
ing. The wrong a� tude can make you
feel defeated before you even start and
will keep you from being focused and ab-
sorbing the material. Remember, you’re
not just studying to get an A, but to gain
knowledge. That’s why you’re in school,
isn’t it? And that’s pre� y cool.
It’s important to tell yourself that you
will succeed because of your hard work.
Even if you’re not expec� ng an A+, don’t
convince yourself that you’re going to fail
no ma� er how hard you study, or you
will. Stay posi� ve and don’t worry about
how others are studying. Don’t compare
yourself to your friend who studies for 80
hours a week, or your other friend who
seems to never study but always suc-
ceeds in school. Keep your focus on fi nd-
ing what works best for you.
Finally, don’t stress over what grade you
will get on the exam before the exam!
Save your energy to stay focused on your
studying.
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3 PICK THE RIGHT STUDY ENVIRONMENT
Picking the right study environment
means picking a place where you feel “in
the zone” and free of distrac� ons. Some
people like to study with some back-
ground noise, while others need to study
in absolute silence. Pick a spot that really
helps you get in the zone and is free of
distrac� ons.
4 BRING ONLY THE ESSENTIALS
Once you’ve picked your ideal study spot,
you’ll need to bring all of your “essen-
� als” that keep you going.
• Obviously, bring all the material you
need to study. Bring your textbook, at
least two wri� ng utensils, a notepad,
fl ash cards, etc.
• Bring highlighters, mul� -colored pens
and/or s� cky tabs to make your note
taking more eff ec� ve by highligh� ng im-
portant parts of your notes.
• Bring a computer ONLY if you need one.
Your computer is full of distrac� ons like
email, Facebook, and other sites you like
to browse. Print out any notes you have
online and bring them with you.
• If you’re a caff eine addict, take a cup
of tea or coff ee with you, or study at a
place that can give you your caff eine fi x.
Avoid bringing energy drinks with you
when you study. They will keep you alert
for a while, but you will feel exhausted
and have trouble sleeping once you crash
from them.
•Bring headphones and your favorite
study music. This will help you get into
the groove.
5 STUDY WITH A VARIETY OF METHODS
Studying by using a variety of methods
will help you reach a deeper understand-
ing of the material and will also help you
mix up your studying habits and will keep
things interes� ng. Here are some ways to
study:
• Use fl ashcards. Write the most sig-
nifi cant terms on fl ash cards and quiz
yourself to see how many terms you’ve
memorized. Flashcards are especially
useful for theory-based classes such as
Accoun� ng Theory (ACCO 400) or Assur-
ances Services (ACCO 450). You can also
study with your fl ashcards wherever you
are, such as the bus or metro.
• Create clever acronyms. These are a
great way to remember a list of compli-
cated terms.
• Rewrite your notes. If you typed your
notes, handwrite them, or if you wrote
them by hand, type them up.
• Take prac� ce exams. If your profes-
sor has prac� ce exams for you, they can
really help you get into exam mode.
6 TAKE BREAKS
Remember that taking breaks is just
as important as focusing on your stud-
ies. Taking short breaks every hour has
proven to help you absorb material, de-
compress, and will get your mind feeling
fresh for more studying. If you study for
six hours without stopping, you will only
give yourself a headache. Don’t forget
to move around. Go for a short walk, or
be� er yet, get in line for a coff ee at Star-
bucks. This will keep your body moving,
will make you more alert, and will help
your body and eyes adjust from all the
� me you’ve spent si� ng in one spot. Use
that walk to get some fresh air. If you’re
cooped up in the library for too long your
energy and focus will begin to decline.
A� er ge� ng some air you will feel rein-
vigorated and ready for more studying.
Another very important point is to not
forget to eat. Though your snacks will
help you make it through a rigorous ses-
sion, don’t skip meals in favor of study-
ing more. Take a break to have a healthy
lunch or foods that will keep you going.
Avoid greasy or high-fat foods, they will
only slow you down. If not food, give
yourself small rewards from � me to
� me. Tell yourself that you can check
your Facebook account once you fi nish
reading Chapter 8, or that you can turn
your phone on a� er you’ve studied for an
hour. Do what you need to do to mo� -
vate yourself to fi nish.
Finally, know when to take a break. If all
of the words on the page are blurring to-
gether, or if you’re so distracted by some-
thing that you can’t read a sentence, it’s
� me to take a break. If your eyes keep
closing every � me you open your book
and they+ feel like sandbags, it may be
� me to go to sleep. Don’t force yourself
to study when you have passed the point
of produc� vity.
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PROCRASTINATION A STUDENT’S WORST
ENEMY
One of the biggest diffi cul� es
for students in this day and
age is staying focused on
one task and one task only.
Distrac� ons fi ll our minds and they usu-
ally take place on our computer screens.
Social media websites, cell phones, video
games, are probably more “important”
than next week’s exam or that group
project that’s “only due in 2 weeks”. The
truth is, if you are unable to stay on top
of your work, things begin to pile up and
those deadlines come quicker than you
think. Luckily, you are reading this ar� cle
and you are about to take the fi rst steps
in bea� ng procras� na� on and becoming
more effi cient. All of which will be� er
prepare you for your midterms and fi nals.
The most important thing you want
to grasp going into university is how to
properly manage your � me. Everyone is
diff erent in the methods they use, so fi nd
out what works best for you and s� ck to
it.
One of the biggest problems I have no-
� ced around exam � me is “cramming”.
If you are not familiar with cramming, it
is essen� ally si� ng down for hours on
end learning all the material you need to
know for your exam one day to a week
before your exam. Cramming is a product
of procras� na� on and ineffi cient � me
management. Unfortunately, cramming
has become known to most students as
a normal part of the university lifestyle.
However, it is also one of the most inef-
fec� ve methods of studying. In 2012 the
University of California published a study
showing that students who gave up sleep
in order to study actually did worse aca-
demically then those who did not. Know-
ing this, it’s probably best that you listen
carefully to what I have to tell you.
USE YOUR AGENDA!
Few students realize how important of a
tool an agenda can be. At the beginning of
every school year, CASA hands out agen-
das to students as part of welcome week,
so go visit them and pick one up, it’s free.
However, if you’re not a fan of the tradi-
� onal organiza� on methods like wri� ng
in an agenda, technology has brought us
many solu� ons. You can use the calendar
on your computer, or download an app
for your tablet or smartphone that allows
you to schedule when you need to buckle
down, study, and complete assignments.
These methods are just as eff ec� ve and
can centralize all of your school work into
one loca� on.
Wri� ng all of your projects, quizzes and
exams down in your agenda, calendar
or task managing app ensures you that
nothing is forgo� en so you won’t miss
any due dates. An important thing to do
for each ac� vity is to add a reminder at
least a couple of days before for smaller
ac� vi� es and at least a week before for
more � me consuming ac� vi� es.
Nikolas Chyzenski Get your agenda at MB. 4.106
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Wri� ng all of your pro-jects, quizzes and exams down in your agenda, calendar or task manag-ing app ensures you that nothing is forgo� en so you won’t miss any due dates.
MAKE A TIMELINE
Class work can easily pile up, especially
around midterms and fi nals. Most pro-
jects and exams fall within a two week
period so it’s important to get started
early and to keep up with your work. The
best way to do this is to make yourself a
� meline for all of your ac� vi� es.
To begin, take your project and break it
down into smaller more realis� c tasks.
This makes your work load seem more
manageable allowing you to focus on a
series of small tasks, rather than the pro-
ject in its en� rety all at once. Start off by
iden� fying all the major parts that will
need to be focused on, then take each
part and divide it into subsec� ons, these
will be your smaller tasks. Next, plot each
task out on a � meline and gauge out how
much � me each part may take. When
doing this, it is important to give yourself
a � me buff er, an� cipa� ng any roadblocks
or changes is key to staying organized
and on track. This method is not limited
to projects and can also be used when
studying for midterms and fi nals. The
most important thing is to s� ck to your
� meline and be disciplined.
Now that you’ve made your � meline,
here are some � ps to keep you mo� vated
and to rid yourself of procras� na� on.
Keep focused on the task at hand: Don’t look for the finish
line before you start the race. Keep your-
self concentrated on each individual task
as they come along and you won’t feel as
overwhelmed or unmotivated.
Prioritize: There will always be a
hierarchy of importance in your work.
Find out what needs to be done by
when, and prioritize your study session
in that way. Going into your study session
with your priorities in check will ensure
that you get the most work done in the
most efficient manner.
Don’t try and get every-thing done in one sitting: People lose focus pretty quickly, and
sitting down for 5-6 hours straight in
front of your computer or textbook can
drive any student insane and will only
lead to frequent unrelated browsing and
Facebook lurking. Instead you should
work in bursts, while taking small breaks
in between.
Reward yourself: We all know
that our phones and our computers are
our number one source of procrastina-
tion and it’s almost inevitable that they
will be used as a distraction. Replace this
thinking with a more productive one.
Don’t try and do the near impossible and
completely eliminate them, but rather
use them as a reward for productiv-
ity. For every two hours of hard work
accomplished, reward yourself with 15
minutes of Facebooking or use that time
to answer your friends’ text messages.
Don’t expect magic: For one,
your work won’t do itself. Don’t close
your eyes and hope that your 20 page
paper will write itself. Be disciplined
and realistic when setting expectations
for yourself. Secondly, if you are like
most students, procrastination has been
a part of our educational lives since high
school. Breaking a habit isn’t easy, so
take things slow at first and see what
works for you and what doesn’t. Work
your way up and soon enough it will
become routine.
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ADOPT A H E A L T H I E R LIFESTYLE
What is a healthy life-
style? A healthy life-
style consists of many
elements such as a
healthy ea� ng habits, a consistent sleep-
ing schedule and ac� ve exercise. It’s very
easy to understand the concepts of ea� ng
healthy, sleeping well and exercise. How-
ever, what is diffi cult is being able to de-
velop a habit to achieve this consistency
over � me. If you sit down and take a bit
of � me to develop a plan and set goals,
you will recognize that with a plan and a
li� le bit of discipline that will be devel-
oped over � me, anything is possible.
Developing a plan is the most important
component of achieving your goals. One
simple structure of developing a plan is
to follow SMART goals. SMART is an ac-
ronym for goals that are specifi c, meas-
ureable, assignable, realis� c and � me
related. Of the criteria above, emphasis
must be put on a goal that is measurable
and realis� c. Do not expect to look like
Lebron James or Miranda Kerr a� er 6
months of training.
It’s easier said than done to not eat pro-
cessed foods and fast foods. It is indeed
� me consuming to prepare meals every-
day as busy students, especially during
exam period. However, all big things start
small and with one step at a � me, you can
slowly start cu� ng out foods that are not
healthy for you, such as deep fried food
and fast food. Ea� ng a healthy meals eve-
ryday is only half of the nutri� on because
ea� ng consistently at roughly the same
� me every day is equally important.
Ea� ng meals breakfast at 8am one day
and noon the next day causes your body
to become confused and release stress
hormones. For those of you who are in-
terested in losing weight, make sure to
eat light before workouts. That way, your
body will have less carbs to burn before it
starts burning fat. Consistency is key and
whether you’re aiming to gain weight,
lose weight or stay healthy, it is a central
component. One meal won’t make you
fi t, and one cheat meal won’t make you
obese.
Don’t be fooled by “fat
burning” heart rate ranges
on treadmills. Those are
rela� ve fat calorie burn-
ing rates to carb calorie
burning rates. For op� mal
weight loss results, be sure
to aim for high heart rates
such as 75% of your maxi-
mum heart rate or higher.
Always start where you’re
comfortable and make
small steps each week to
reach these heart rates
over � me.
Don’t be fooled!
Anthony Nguyen
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Besides general diet, two meals are crucial to the results of
your gym and exercise sessions: the pre-workout meal and the
post-workout meal. Ea� ng before and a� er the meal is crucial to
ensure that your body has enough of the correct nutrients for
op� mal workouts as well as op� mal recovery.
Pre-workout and post-workout meals consist of two essen� al
nutrients; carbohydrates and proteins. It is especially impor-
tant to consume the post-workout meal immediately a� er your
workout (within 30 minutes a� er your workout has completed).
To keep things basic for starters, consume 0.25 grams of protein
and carbohydrates per pound of target body weight for your
post and pre workout meals. Be sure to consume easy to digest
carbs before workouts such as bananas and oatmeal. Consuming
heavy carbs such as French fries before workout out will force
the blood in your body to go to your stomach to digest the food
while the blood is trying to rush to your muscles for the workout.
Consistency in ea� ng must be matched with consistency in
sleeping. The ideal amount of sleep for every person varies.
Nobody can tell you how much sleep you need except yourself.
Being able to fall asleep easily at any � me throughout the day
is an indica� on of too li� le sleep. At the same � me, waking up
and lying in bed trying to fall asleep again is an indica� on of too
much sleep. Our bodies are � med with internal clocks called cir-
cadian rhythms, which dictate what we should be doing at each
� me of the day, o� en diffi cult to reset (jet lag). Developing a
consistent sleeping pa� ern and ea� ng pa� ern will contribute to
keeping your body in op� mal form. If you experience diffi culty
sleeping, try turning down the thermostat to approximately 20
degrees Celsius as this is the op� mal sleeping temperature.
Did you know?
During deep sleep, the muscles relax and blood fl ow is increased to the muscles. Hormones that develop muscles are released and the � ssues begin to strengthen and repair. Less sleep, less gains.
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Exercise doesn’t have to be painful and boring. It can be fun and
social. Try combining interests such as exploring our beau� ful
city while biking or jogging on Mt. Royal while enjoying the sun-
rise or sunset. Even jogs around the park with our families can
be a great way to spend � me with our loved ones while encour-
aging our parents to exercise as well.
Sports are one of the most beau� ful things in the world that
brings together people from all cultures. Joining a recrea� onal
league at school or at a community center will make exercising
fun and exci� ng. Mee� ng new people and working with them
in teams to achieve a common goal can be exci� ng. Gathering a
friend or two to sign up for a recrea� onal basketball, volleyball
or squash league can be one of the best choices you can make
for your body. Surrounding ourselves with individuals who have
common goals and radiate with op� mism and encouragement
sets us up in a posi� on to only strive for more. This is how many
Olympic athletes fi rst develop a passion for their sport from a
young age, and this is also how many individuals use sports as a
way to enjoy while maintaining an ac� ve lifestyle.
While being strong and fi t is great for our health, many of us
are guilty of losing fl exibility; which is equally as important as
strength and cardio. Stretching all parts of the body is equally as
the fl exibility of the pelvic muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings and
hip fl exors are directly related to the stress levels on your spinal
cord. Maintaining a high degree of fl exibility will increase your
physical performance as well as signifi cantly reducing your risk
of injury. Remember to perform dynamic stretches before work-
ing out only a� er the muscles have been properly warmed up
and sta� c stretches at the end of a workout. Although being able
to li� large amounts of weights is great, without a large range of
mo� on; if there are lacking ranges of mo� on due to poor fl ex-
ibility, this will prohibit your athle� c performance.
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D R E S S C O D E : DRESS TO IMPRESS
Cue a new year of cocktail
soirées — the ever-daun� ng
gamble of decoding the infa-
mous dress code mystery is
upon us, once more, with a brand new
set of fashion rules and trend alerts in full
force for the upcoming season.
Dress codes have become so ambiguous
that the o� en oxymoronic descrip� ons
may leave you wondering if you were the
only one who missed the memo on what
to wear to your tremendously important
business related event. Be wary of the
slight but piercingly dis� nct diff erences
between Business Professional and Busi-
ness Casual.
Don’t sweat it though, society has so
irrita� ngly—I mean, kindly—cleared up
all of the ambiguity surrounding busi-
ness a� re. I am incredibly pleased to
announce that when anyone asks what
they should wear to a business event, an
answer so clever comes to mind, that it
is so graciously unmistakable that any as-
piring business student must wear a suit.
Well then.
Fortunately, experience lends a hand at
understanding the diff erences between
the various dress codes, as well as rec-
ognizing what is appropriate to wear and
not. Luckily, the more o� en you a� end
business events, the be� er you become
at deciphering what is required to look
the part.
Business Professional does, however, re-
quire that one wear a full suit and a � e.
For women, dress pants or a pencil skirt,
a bu� on down blouse, a blazer and black
heels is a classic look. Business Casual
means losing the � e. Enter blue suits
with tan coloured shoes and belt, chif-
fon blouses for the ladies— sans blazer
Christina Venerio
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to match.
On a more serious note, many business students who are new
to the networking scene may feel in� midated and some� mes,
choosing your a� re is not ideal when prac� ce is not on your
side. In this case, individuals would most likely adopt a basic
business style. Some may fi nd it intriguing, however, to learn
that this year’s fashion trends bring forth a modern twist to the
ever- elegant classy corporate look.
The runway promises an eccentric year for women, as previously
avant-garde fashion trends are moving toward business friendly
alterna� ves. Structures such as high necklines and s� ff shoul-
der pads add a fl are of classy chic, all the while remaining pro-
fessional and mainstream enough to wear off the runaway, as
well. Waistlines are shi� ing their way down this coming season,
where high-waisted pants and skirts are being replaced with
below the knee and midi length hemlines. This change comes at
a � me where a much needed comeback of the Turbulent Thir� es
and Flying For� es can be well embraced.
For men—there is something to be said about a man in a suit.
This look is classic and telling of someone with proper business
ambi� on. The intricacy in menswear is all in the matching. This
season, however, innova� ve frenzy is all about mismatching
when it comes to Business Casual. This means that diff erent fab-
rics, colours and pa� erns can all be assorted to create a unique
ou� it. An especially exci� ng trend is mixing up a suit—grey
pants and a navy blazer, for example.
When consul� ng the runway for a new perspec� ve on fashion,
try to keep an open mind. No ma� er how hard you try, certain
items are just not business appropriate. For instance, sheer and
dainty fabrics are always considered unsuitable. Be careful not
to wear anything that is linen, twill or polyester as these give the
impression of being too laid back and casual. Let’s not forget the
importance of a good shoe. Running shoes are formally prohib-
ited and a sleek dress shoe � es an en� re ou� it together. In much
of the same manner, ladies should equally opt for a sophis� cat-
ed op� on. Heels are at your discre� on but anything that hinders
your gait is probably out of place. Some trends are risqué and
business a� re has pre� y solid ground rules but if you are willing
to break away from the ordinary, feel free to do so but know that
those bright yellow socks paired with your freshly pressed suit,
unfortunately, may catch some people off guard.
Keeping it simple
Is keeping it classy
Structures such as high necklines and stiff shoulder pads add a � are of classy chic, all the while remaining professional and mainstream enough to wear off the runaway
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A li� le a� en� on to detail can make all the diff erence in one’s ap-
pearance. Taking a minute to throw your hair up into a high-top
bun or to create loose curls shows that you’ve made an eff ort
to look put together and even a li� le fancy. This is no � me for
beachy waves and bed-head looks, business requires that you
look professional and primped. Gentlemen are also expected
to do away with a li� le � me to look sharp. Rugged appear-
ances are all the rage right now but this is a gentle reminder to
keep everything looking neat even if you like to sport a beard.
Makeup is not necessary but many enjoy a li� le opulence every
now and again. Corporate beauty is best suited to neutral col-
ours, coupled with a light hand; simplicity is defi nitely the secret
behind a tasteful look.
As painfully cliché as it sounds, the most important factor to
consider when preparing your ensemble is comfort. There is no
sense in wearing a colour that you are not at ease in or heels
that are too high to handle. Confi dence lies in fi nding the per-
fect fi t—that does not mean wearing clothes that are neither
too snug nor too loose, but fi nding the ones that are suited to
you and your personality. First impressions are crucial. Some-
thing of a bi� ersweet feeling lingers when you fi rst meet some-
one and there are incongrui� es that you just— can’t —quite put
your fi nger on.
I feel like a glamorous fashion quote is in order here, but the
truth is this: there are no fashion rules, trends come and go and
come back again and through the struggle of scavenging your
en� re wardrobe, wishfully scoping out the sales rack and reluc-
tantly se� ling for what you wore last � me... there comes a cer-
tain relief in knowing that we are not alone. That dress codes
are, indeed, ambiguous but the very ambiguity that drives us
to feel overwhelmed is the same ambiguity that may be used
to our advantage in breaking away from the norm that society
so o� en dictates. The most important thing, through all of this,
is to be you.
So, here it is: “Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the mad-
ness” – Allen Ginsberg.
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Participating in a variety of the [frosh] events off er a great opportu-nity to get to know other students
FIRST YEAR 101
When I was in high
school, I remem-
ber idolizing my
older university-
aged cousins who
always seemed to be so mature and put
together. At family get-togethers, my
aunts and uncles would reminisce and
tell stories about their university days
and made it sound as if these were the
best days of their lives. From that point
on, I anxiously an� cipated the � me when
I too would be in university. Fast forward
a few years and there I was, beginning my
fi rst day of university at the John Molson
School of Business (JMSB). The fi rst
month or so fl ew by, and before I knew it,
I had four midterms within one week, all
the while working fi � een hours a week
as a lifeguard. Somehow, my aunts and
uncles had conveniently forgo� en to
prepare me for this reality when talking
about those good old days. It was at that
moment that I began to ques� on how
university could really be the “best days”
of my life.
I would be lying if I said that the next
few years as you work towards obtaining
your bachelor’s degree won’t require a
lot of hard work. There will be countless
12-hour long study sessions, group as-
signments that seem to never end, and
projects that take months of prepara� on
for a short 10 minute oral presenta� on.
This part of the university experience
is unavoidable. Despite this, making
the most of it in every way possible is a
worthwhile choice. The key is star� ng off
on the right foot. Here’s how.
WELCOME WEEK
The fi rst couple days of school are fo-
cussed on making the fi rst year students
feel at home and get to know the school
a li� le bit be� er. Some special events in-
clude free breakfasts and coff ee, open air
pubs, and meet and greet tables where
you have a chance to speak to students
from many of JMSB’s associa� ons and
commi� ees. By a� ending these events,
you will get to know students who, like
you, want to be involved in the school
community in one way or another. In
addi� on, during welcome week, many
of JMSB’s associa� ons and commi� ees
take the opportunity to set up informa-
� on booths in order to get the chance to
meet as many fi rst year students as they
can and promote their upcoming events.
Stopping by to say hi and showing some
interest in the school’s extracurricular life
is the best way to begin developing your
JMSB network.
FROSH!
For many, our fi rst impression of univer-
sity life is “frosh”, two weeks of events
and par� es for all fi rst year students.
These events are organized by JMSB’s
Commerce and Administra� on Students
Associa� on (CASA). They include diner
galas, boat par� es, island par� es, pub
crawls, concerts... Par� cipa� ng in a vari-
ety of the events off er a great opportu-
nity to get to know other students in your
program who, like you, want to make
their university years a memorable expe-
rience. Since the fi rst frosh events begin
right before your fi rst day of classes, the
fi rst day of school will already be free of
the stress of not knowing anyone since
you will have met a handful of people at
frosh.
Erika Kinnear
41JUNE 2014SENSATION
Associations and Committees
At JMSB, there is an associa� on to represent every major of-
fered to students as well as commi� ees comprised of business
students from a variety of programs. Both sponsor many events
throughout the year, where fi rst year students get a chance to
meet both other fi rst years and the execu� ves of the associa-
� ons and commi� ees. Following these events, towards the end
of the fall semester, fi rst year representa� ves are selected by the
organiza� ons and commi� ees to help organize upcoming pro-
jects with the other execu� ves.
5 à 7
As accoun� ng students, you will have the opportunity to a� end
many 5 à 7 cocktail par� es. While these events may be in� mi-
da� ng at fi rst, these will quickly become a common marking in
your agenda. The 5 à 7’s are held by associa� ons exclusively for
students, recruiters from various fi rms, and companies. These
events are held in the early evening and hors d’oeuvres. By at-
tending a variety of these cocktail par� es, familiar faces in the
room will turn into good friends. On top of that, you will have
the opportunity to get to know poten� al employers.
Integra� ng and fi nding your place in university isn’t always a
fl awless experience, but it is a worthwhile one to pursue as it
will make the following years much more enjoyable. That being
said, since experiencing those tough exam periods is inevitable,
you may as well make the most of it and do whatever is possi-
ble to make the best of your experience as you begin your fi rst
year of university. That way, in years to come, when asked by
your nieces and nephews about your university days, you too
will have great stories to share.
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You’ve just fi nished a year of in-
tense all-nighters studying for
all those ACCO exams along
with numerous case compe-
� � on preps and you’re about to start
work full � me in September (or perhaps
another long and harder year of school).
You have accomplished everything you
set your mind too, yet you’re missing the
last piece to complete your university ex-
perience, the ul� mate Europe trip.
A trip of this size can be an amazing ex-
perience; however the planning can be
quite overwhelming. So many countries
to visit, monuments to see, methods
of transport to use, the list of op� ons
is endless. Jumping right in and book-
ing the fi rst off ers you fall upon without
doing the proper research can be detri-
mental to your trip. A successful Europe
trip lies in the planning of the details.
Finding yourself stuck at the airport with
no place to stay in a city where you don’t
speak the na� ve language is last thing
you want to happen. Therefore, to make
the most of your trip and stay true to
your budget, you must to be extremely
organized and focused while processing
the vast amount of informa� on from
your research. Also, at the start of your
planning, it is best to ask yourself the fol-
lowing ques� ons so that you can have an
overview of your trip.
This is the fi rst and most important ques-
� on that you need to be asking yourself.
Se� ng a reasonable budget almost goes
without saying for a trip of this complexi-
ty. When planning your budget, you need
to take the following into considera� on:
accommoda� on, transporta� on, food,
a� rac� ons and miscellaneous. Booking
your trip months in advance and avoiding
peak-season (July-August) will certainly
PLAN THE ULTIMATE EURO-TRIP
help in ensuring you remain on budget.
In addi� on, it is a good idea to bring an
emergency fund of approximately 500€.
You must expect and be prepared for the
unexpected. Budgets will vary depend-
ing on an individual’s lifestyle, season of
travel and choice of des� na� on. None-
theless, you must be careful not to get
carried away. A� er all, it is very temp� ng
to buy and try everything in each city by
ra� onalizing “I’m in Europe, when is the
next � me I’ll get to do or buy this?”
WHERE DO I WANT TO GO?
The second important step is determin-
ing the ci� es you’ll be visi� ng as well
as the amount of � me needed for each
visit. With regards to selec� ng the cit-
ies, many websites have lists of the best
des� na� ons in Europe to help guide your
research. The list I believe is the most ac-
curate and the one I used to plan a Eu-
rope trip of my own is the list found on
Trip Advisor (h� p://www.tripadvisor.ca/
TravelersChoice-Destinations-cTop-g4).
To determine the appropriate length of
stay in each city, extensive research will
be required regarding events you would
like to a� end and monuments you wish
WHAT’S MY BUDGET?
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since they may not cover all the costs of
the trains you wish to take. Moreover, if
you weigh the costs and benefi ts of other
alterna� ves (as I strongly recommend),
you may realize that it is more cost and
� me effi cient to part from the tradi� onal
Eurail pass.
Secondly, airfare within Europe is shock-
ingly aff ordable and for the most part
the same price as a train. Popular airlines
such as Air France may off er discount
fl ights for select ci� es when you select
the youth/young op� on. Other economi-
cal fl ights can be found on easyjet.com,
vueling.com and ryanair.com. I highly
recommend using the ‘Inspire Me’ tool
on easyjet.com. This will show you the
cost of all fl ights within a certain price
range depar� ng from your chosen city to
diff erent areas in Europe. Furthermore, it
is essen� al to be aware of the departure
and arrival loca� ons when using these
websites, in par� cular ryanair.com, since
the airports may be on the outskirts of
the city, thus requiring an expensive cab
ride to reach. Addi� onal hidden costs in-
clude baggage fees which, although can
be purchased on the website, are usually
forgo� en or avoided un� l arrival at the
airport when the fee has doubled. All in
all, transporta� on in Europe isn’t as ex-
HOW DO I GET AROUND?
When it comes to transporta� on in Eu-
rope there is an abundance of op� ons
and choosing the ones suitable for your
trip can turn out to be quite the dilemma.
The two most popular op� ons to reach
ci� es in Europe are by train or airplane.
With only these two op� ons, it is hard
to see where the intricacies lie. Both
methods of travel off er many op� ons in
themselves, thus rendering your task of
op� mizing your � me and money fairly
complex. Beginning with trains, websites
such as www.raileurope.ca and www.
eurail.com off er all the informa� on you
need regarding the purchase of your
� ckets. These websites also describe the
extensive networks of trains including
regional, high-speed, night and scenic
trains. To make your decision slightly
more complicated, four diff erent passes
can also be purchased off ering ‘unlimit-
ed’ travel within all of Europe or a select
few countries. Eurail passes are usually
the fi rst go-to op� on when planning a
Euro trip because of their convenience
and perceived savings. These are nor-
mally the best op� on if you’re planning
on doing the “as many ci� es as possible”
style of trip. However, much care must be
taken when booking one of these passes
to visit. Furthermore, you need to decide
the style of your trip, specifi cally if you
would like to fi t in as many ci� es as pos-
sible or if you prefer to concentrate only
on a few areas so that you can fully see
what each place has to off er. This will be
based on your preference; however, your
trip is most likely going to be a hybrid of
the two since there will undoubtedly be
a few ci� es that you will want to spend
more � me in.
WHERE DO I START IT?
Once you have fi ltered through all your
research and chosen the ci� es you wish
to visit, you can begin the fi nal stages of
your planning. Firstly, you need to outline
on a map your trip and choose the most
convenient loca� ons to travel to from
Canada. These would be either the most
northern or southern ci� es depending on
costs in order to prevent going in circles
throughout your travels. Secondly, you
need to research transporta� on within
Europe and accommoda� ons. It is impor-
tant to keep in mind that some ci� es in
Europe such as Paris, London and Geneva
have a higher cost of living compared to
the other ci� es.
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pensive as it may seem; however, if you wait
� ll last minute to book, the cost will defi nitely
not be the budgeted amount you planned for.
ACCOMODATIONS
Similar to transporta� on, accommoda� ons in
Europe can easily fi t right into your budget.
The suggested op� ons are to book either a
hostel or apartment. Hostels, although they
may have a bad reputa� on, are very cost ef-
fi cient and the best choice for certain ci� es.
They are very popular amongst the 20 year
old age group so you’ll have the opportunity
to meet numerous people from all around the
world. Despite the low-cost associated with
hostels, it is important to constantly check the
prices since not all hostels will be off ering the
same inexpensive price. Apartments seem to
be the less popular op� on; however are slow-
ly staring to become the trend. They can be
booked for a few days on reputable websites
such as airbnb.ca and can prove to be more
cost effi cient depending on the size of the
group you are traveling with. Lastly, once you
have found all your accommoda� ons, the last
stages of your planning are complete and you
are ready to start booking.
A� er working out the details of your trip,
all you have le� to do is print everything. It
is important to have a paper copy of all your
bookings since you may not be able to obtain
Internet access. All in all there may be many
steps involved in planning a Europe trip, as
well as a great amount of organiza� on and
focus, nonetheless, it is most defi nitely worth
the experience. Pour yourself a glass of wine
and toast to an amazing summer up ahead.
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As Montrealers, we love spending � me
on our streets -even with the never end-
ing construc� on season and detours - to
eat out on curbside terraces. This year,
food trucks will be lining the streets again
and so will we. A� er a slow but success-
ful fi rst year, food trucks are back and
hot to go; ready to quench thirsts, sat-
isfy cravings and add some extra spice to
Montreal’s already famous food culture.
Looking at this year’s truck lineup, no-
body could have guessed that only two
years ago the sixty-six year old ban on
food trucks was li� ed by mayor Michael
Applebaum. Today, there are more than
forty food trucks roaming the streets
from seven in the morning to ten thirty
at night serving anything from coff ee
and eggs to pou� ne foie gras. With more
food truck fes� vals/gathering events be-
ing organized and the introduc� on of all
new loca� ons that includes the planned
expansion for trucks to go outside the
city core and into the boroughs, food
trucks are a defi nitely here to stay.
For a city that claims to be “Canada’s
Cultural Capital”, Montreal lacked a
very important part of food culture un-
� l now - street food culture. Just about
every large metropolitan area has its own
unique twist on how street food should
be made and served and so will Mon-
treal. New York has its famous hot dog
stands and Beijing is famous for its va-
riety in street “chuanrs” (BBQ skewers).
Although Montreal’s street food culture
is s� ll very young, it’s already star� ng to
make a name for itself as regular every-
day food with more of a gourmet edge. In
given � me, it will fl ourish in its own way
and be large part of Montreal culture just
like dépanneurs and terraces.
Unlike New York, Beijing and most of
the world where laws regula� ng food
trucks and street vending are fairly leni-
ent and relaxed, Montreal forces its food
trucks to have a commercial kitchen and
a partnership with a restaurant or se� led
establishment in order to make sure that
sanita� on requirements are met along
with higher quality of food prepara� on
and cooking. This means that although
there are going to be less food trucks
in number due to the fact that not eve-
ryone will be able to get in on the food
truck business easily, it also means that
the food trucks that are around are less
likely to have ques� onable standards and
will generally have be� er food. Unfortu-
nately, Montreal food trucks do tend to
charge a bit more than its counterparts in
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other ci� es, however the higher price is
defi nitely worth avoiding the risk of food
poisoning and an upset stomach.
What also diff eren� ates Montreal food
trucks from others and what makes ours
unique are the trucks themselves. Each
and every food truck looks drama� cally
diff erent from one another and are deco-
rated to match their theme. “Le Cheese”,
a truck that sells, you guessed it, cheesy
food, is drenched bright yellow as if it
were a block of cheese and “Alexis Le
Gourmand,” which sells turkey sandwich-
es and other delicatessens, has a cute pig
and turkey on a farm painted on its side.
Having gone to a few food trucks, “Cam-
ion au Pied de Cochon” is defi nitely one
of my favorites. The restaurant with
which it shares the same name is a must
go, but for those who love food and are
on a stricter budget the food truck is the
way to go. We s� ll all get to enjoy the
delicious foie gras but for less. The best
part is that the “gourmet” food makes
you feel as if you are a connoisseur of
fi ne cuisine. For a measly twenty dollars
you can get the Boite Gourmande #2, a
nicely packaged cardboard box that has
he� and doesn’t feel cheap. It includes
a brioche cochon, pou� ne foie gras, bri-
oche sucrée and a maple syrup soda. As
an ever hungry guy I was surprised as to
how fi lling it was.
The brioche cochon was defi nitely the
highlight of the meal. It’s fancy, it’s beau-
� ful, and it’s delicious. It’s no ordinary hot
dog that you’d order at your local belle
pro. The wiener is meaty, something that
you can actually sink your teeth into. It
was a bit oily, but I personally like it that
way. The bread was sweet and equally
delicious. The pou� ne foie gras will con-
vince even the healthiest eaters to con-
� nue to take bite a� er bite. Even though
this pou� ne obviously is very fa� y and
very oily, the taste is heavenly. Finally the
brioche sucrée, which is the dessert, was
comfortably sweet thanks to the banana
hidden inside that off ers a bit of balance.
It’s deligh� ul and thick, which I guess is
the theme of the box. The maple syrup
soda won’t be a big hit with many peo-
ple, but it’s an interes� ng soda that’s
really sweet with a strong syrup taste. I
defi nitely recommend it.
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MONTREAL VENUES TO CATCH T H E B E S T M U S I C
Montreal has an inter-
na� onal reputa� on for
being a city of culture,
diversity and excite-
ment. In terms of music, the city’s mu-
sical landscape is parallel to none. On
any given night, our countless venues
may be playing host to the next Arcade
Fire, Supertramp or Sam Roberts, art-
ists who owe their earliest successes to
Montreal’s unique music scene. Whether
you’re looking for a night to remember or
a night to forget, your favourite interna-
� onal band or today’s ho� est locals, here
are some of the greatest Montreal ven-
ues that are not to miss.
This venue owned by Godspeed You!
Black Emperor founding member Mauro
Pezzente is an in� mate café on St. Lau-
rent in the heart of the Plateau. There’s
shows on most nights from pop to folk to
punk to indie, and it’s been the breeding
ground for some of the city’s best bands
including Arcade Fire, who threw their al-
bum launch for “Funeral” to a full house
of 50 all the way back in 2004. While
you’re there, treat yourself to the city’s
best vegetarian food; a menu equal parts
Spanish and fi nger foods accompanied
by a more than comprehensive list of
cra� brews and spirits.
One of the city’s bigger spaces, New City
Gas is ground zero for Montréal’s EDM
Melissa Payette Stephen Young
scene. This venue’s hosted a who’s who
of electronic music including � tans such
as Skrillex, David Gue� a and Calvin Harris.
New City Gas also plays host to some of the
city’s freshest talent, making this a not-to-
miss spot for anyone set on dancing the
night away.
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Foufounes, colloquially named “Foufs”
by its regulars, is one of Montreal’s most
legendary bars. Nearing its 30th anniver-
sary, this punk bar has played host to the
likes of Nirvana, Green Day and Queens
of the Stone Age along the years. Even
if you’re not there to watch the variety
of punk, metal and hardcore bands that
grace its stage, Foufs off ers some of the
city’s best drink deals, including $6 beer
pitchers on Friday nights as well as $1
bo� les on Saturday. Just remember to
leave the collared shirt and slacks at
home for this one.
Birthed from the storage room of the
skateshop it took its name from, Un-
derworld has come a long way from the
punk rock venue it once was. With a full
liquor license and lounge, Underworld is
equal parts rocker bar and hip hop block
party. Most shows will run you under
$20, and drinks are reasonably priced
for a venue. Underworld fi ts roughly 300
people, so while you’re s� ll up and per-
sonal with the ar� st playing, it’s possible
to get a great view of the stage without
ge� ng far too familiar with those around
you. In the past year the venue’s brought
in ar� sts such as Joey Bada$$, Raekown,
Chance the Rapper as well as bands like
Mac DeMarco, Ten Second Epic and The
Flatliners. Underworld’s also got brag-
ging rights for hos� ng Blink 182’s fi rst-
ever Canadian concert back in 1995.
Olympia is one of Montreal’s bigger ven-
ues, but that doesn’t stop it from being
as in� mate as can be. Housed in a turn
of the century theatre, Olympia’s bowl
shape allows you great views from nearly
every angle of the venue. It’s located
in the heart of the Village, so if you’re
averse to paying concert hall prices for
your drinks, you can pregame at some of
the city’s most unique and vibrant bars.
During off nights, the venue doubles as
le Pe� t Olympia, a small barely-over-
100-capacity venue taking up a por� on
of the hall. The venue’s high ceiling and
natural acous� cs make Le Pe� t Olympia
the best small venue in the city in terms
of sound. While the smaller room leans
to the harder side of music, the big room
has been graced by the likes of Adele,
Sheryl Crowe, Ed Sheeran and Brand
New, among others.
Located just outside the St.Laurent metro
stop on the green line of the metro, Club
Soda has hosted well over 7,000 shows
since it’s opening in 1982. The venue re-
opened its doors a� er being refi nanced
in 2000, and has since become a prime
loca� on for up & coming musicians of
all genres to perform. Sized somewhere
between the cozy bars further along
St.Laurent and the bigger venues like
Olympia and Metropolis, Club Soda is
quite possibly the most perfectly sized
music space in the city. With a bar, balco-
ny, and stage you can comfortably lean
up against if you’re into the whole front
row thing, an evening in this par� cular
venue is bound to be a hot and sweaty,
but an in� mate great � me. You’d be hard
pressed to fi nd a musician or band that
didn’t make their Montreal debut here.
From the outside, the bar is a � ny space
further down on St.Laurent that you
might not look at twice; but once you’ve
experienced a concert there, you’ll be
looking for reasons to go back again and
again. They opened their doors in 2004
and have since become the prime loca-
� on for hundreds of amazing indie/folk
type shows. They’ve hosted ar� sts like
Patrick Watson, Karkwa, Fleet Foxes, and
so many more. You’ll o� en catch really
great Montreal acts performing, and you
can enjoy the great music and atmos-
phere as you grab a bite to eat or a drink.
Tickets are o� en somewhere around the
10$ mark, so it’s no wonder that the ven-
ue is a favorite for locals looking to enjoy
a late evening of music with friends. The
150-person space is one you’ll likely be
mee� ng tons of new people, especially
on one of the many nights where the
place is at capacity!
You can really get to know Montreal by checking out these music hotspots!
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Everyone should have the opportunity
to experience a show at one of the many
rooms at Place Des Arts, because the am-
biance is truly half the fun and an experi-
ence on its own- despite the some� mes
pricier � ckets. Possibly the classiest and
most memorable venue for tourists and
locals alike, Place Des Arts o� en hosts
some of the more upscale concerts that
might be too small for The Bell Center,
but s� ll deserve the beau� ful seated
theater and gorgeous acous� cs the space
has to off er. The Salle Wilfrid-Pelle� er is
the largest performance hall in Quebec
with 2, 982 seats, and has welcomed
music legends from around the world
like Aretha Franklin, Diana Krall, Charles
Aznavour, Bob Dylan, and hundreds of
others.
Parc Jean Drapeau is Montreal’s largest
outdoor venue, comprised of Saint Helens
Island, and the ar� fi cial island of Notre-
Dame. It has also become the home to
all the local music fes� vals that have truly
put our city on the map: Osheaga, Heavy
Montreal, and now Ile Soniq. There are
tons of other musical events hosted in
the wide open fi eld, from Vans Warped
Tour to Piknic Electronik. There’s just
something about spending a weekend
out in the PJD fi elds surrounded by noth-
ing but music that dis� nguishes it as one
of the greatest major venues in Montreal
worth trekking out to- even if it’s on the
dreaded yellow line!
From the grungiest but most beloved
bars to the more upscale theaters, Mon-
treal never ceases to stay crea� ve when it
comes to hos� ng concerts. For decades,
we’ve set ourselves apart as a city worth
traveling halfway across the world for, if
only to witness a par� cular show- and so
much of it is owed to the music culture
we have grown and fostered at each of
these venues throughout the years. Live
music con� nues to be one of the most
important industries in this city because
of fans’ support of their favorite ar� sts,
our strong local music scene, and the
care we’ve put into making each of these
musical spaces incredibly memorable
every night.
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MTL
NIGHTLIFE
Montreal’s Nightlife scene
is a celebrity when com-
pared to other Canadian
ci� es. Its vibrant lights,
energe� c populace, and ac� on-packed
downtown area make it a must-see
blockbuster. However, the problem with
famous people is that it’s hard to really
get to know them and we all know you
can’t trust the tabloids. So, lets go celeb-
rity-hun� ng, and discover a few A-list Mtl
spots that make Montreal the scandelous
celebrity we’ve come to know and love.
You’re so Fancy, You Already Know
If you are the classy one in your group
of friends that actually cares about what
you drink, Montreal has lots of op� ons
for you including the Drake that is the
Dis� llerie, and the power couple of Jay
z’s lab aka Le Lab and Queen B’s Cham-
pagnerie.
Distilerie “Headlines” Mtl bars and
lounges, so if you are looking for a classy
but s� ll low key night out with good,
strong and aff ordable drinks, head over
to Dis� llerie. It is accurate to say Dis� ll-
erie “started from the bo� om” with the
original loca� on way down on Ontario E,
it has moved to the Upper Plateau and
Rosemont, ensuring people all around
Montreal can enjoy it. Represen� ng the
Drake of Montreal, Dis� llerie always has
a fun crowd being the perfect place for
a girl’s night, a drink with a friend, date
night or for a big crowd.
Le Lab. Jay Z has a “Public Service An-
nouncement”: You may have “99 prob-
lems” but here a drink ain’t one. Le Lab
is known for their incredible mixology, at-
ten� on to detail, and the best bartenders
in Montreal. You are almost guaranteed
a good � me. The bartenders are both
knowledgeable and entertaining, and
a� er fi nding your perfect drink they’ll
be sure to deliver it with quite the show.
With an elegant atmosphere it almost
feels like you have been taken back a few
decades, making it stand out from any
other bar in Montreal. Le Lab is the “holy
grail” of drinks in Montreal.
Champagnerie, the elegant bar
that should be considered the Beyoncé
of MTL. This place is “Flawless”. Known
for their incredibly bubbly champagne,
delicious tapas and a rus� c yet chic vibe,
the night you have at Champagnerie will
be “Irreplaceable”. This old port crowd
has a mature classy taste, however they
s� ll know how to have some fun. Wheth-
er I am in a group of “Single Ladies” or
“If I were a Boy”, I would defi nitely hit
this up for the good drinks, classy atmos-
phere and good people.
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The Trendsetters
Montreal is considered a very trendy city
from the fashion, food, music, people
and of course the bars. Montreal’s night-
life is not just on top of current trends but
is se� ng new ones. With Suwu refl ec� ng
Iggy Azalea’s recent surge in popularity,
we also have a lo� party at JT’s Appt 200,
a serenade for Mme Lees by Mr. John
Legend and the match made in heaven of
Katy Perry and Billy Kun.
Suwu- Represen� ng Montreal’s inner
I-G-G-Y, Suwu has become a favorite in
the nightlife scene. Mixing a “Fancy”
vibe where you can s� ll drop it on the
dance fl oor and have a late night snack,
Suwu has become the “Goddess” of St
Laurent. The interior design combines
a rus� c beach house mixed with almost
jungle like plants, making you forget for
a minute it’s -25 degrees Celsius outside
in the winter. Suwu’s crowd and beats
makes it the perfect place to unwind
a� er a long week of “Work”. Before you
head home be sure to pick up a mac and
cheese grilled cheese, you won’t regret
it.
Appt 200- Like Jus� n Timberlake
did, this homey place has brought “sexy
back” in a new way to Mtl nightlife. You
don’t need no “suit and � e”, just throw
something on and head over to Appt 200
for a great night. You can choose to linger
by the bar, hang around the arcade, chill
on the couches, dance in the living room
or even rent out the “bedroom” for spe-
cial occasions. Appt 200 is a great place
to go for a chill night out, with its good
crowd, awesome decor, and hip music;
you won’t be let down. If you think Appt
200 sounds almost too good to be true,
you would be right. The one downside is
the o� en long lines, so try and be nice to
the bouncer and see where that gets you.
Mme Lees is soon to be a Legend
of Montreal nightlife, similarly to John
Legend of R&B. It is s� ll “The Beginning”
for Mme Lees, only opening a short year
ago and already bustling with people
every night. Filled with good music, a
hip crowd, and an authen� c atmosphere
you will defi nitely enjoy your night here.
Mme Lees has a very modern vibe, fi lled
with an assortment of tables and chairs
to lounge on. It is a great place to go for
drinks, to dance, or both. The atmos-
phere is trendy and fi lled with lots of
young people from all over Montreal, so
you will likely run into many people you
know. I would defi nitely give Mme Lees
“All of Me” for “Tonight”.
Billy Kun- One of the most unique
bars, and you could consider it a local
Katy Perry. There may not be any “Pea-
cocks” here but there are some ostrich
heads on the wall and other trendy decor.
Billy Kun is a great spot whether it is your
“Birthday” or just about to become “Last
Friday Night”. Its awesome loca� on on
Mont-Royal makes for a great terrace in
the summer or a cozy spot in the winter.
Regardless of the season this place will
leave you feeling “Wide Awake”. Head
here for an a� er work drink, before
dinner drink, or just to go out. Basically
head here any � me of night and you
won’t be disappointed.
Mme. Lee is located at 151 Rue Ontario Est, Montréal, QC H2X 1H5
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Stuck in the Millennium
For a throwback Thursday, fl ashback
Friday, or whatever day of the week it is,
you can take a trip down memory lane
to the Black Eyed Peas of our life that is
Korovas.
Korovas, like the Black Eyed Peas,
is something we love but o� en forget
about. So “Lets get it Started” at Korovas
where the beats are always a fl ashback
and you “Just Can’t Get Enough”. Koro-
vas always has fun music, an interes� ng
crowd, and cheap drinks making it the
perfect place to head with a big group of
friends for a fun night of dancing. Special
feature of Korovas is the some� mes func-
For the Sport Bros (and Broettes)
Spor� ng in Montreal has been famed
around the world. Whether it be our leg-
endary Habs, the grand prix, or Olympic
freestyle skiers, Montreal always seems
to excel. For us regular folks who aren’t
quite as athle� c but s� ll love to watch
and cheer on our athletes, where can we
do it?
Sports Station is our 1st round
pick for sports bars. The Paciore� y of
sports bars in Montreal comes with
cheap beer and food, and about 1000
TVs, Sports Sta� on scores the hat trick
of bars. However, if it is too full you can
always se� le for the next best across the
street at Cock ‘n Bull.
Cock and Bull is our 2nd round
pick being the one that gets the job
done, but just maybe not as pre� y. Cock
and Bull can be considered the Bourque
of Sports Bars, since it’s not the all-star
but s� ll a key factor to the sports society
in Montreal. Very similar to the all-star
Sports Sta� on it has cheap beer, TVs
and food (the food literally comes from
Sports Sta� on). Cock and Bull is defi nitely
a good fall back.
Bifteck is our Plateau pick. If you are
living in the Plateau, you are a li� le far
away on winter nights to venture over to
Sports Sta� on, so Bi� eck can be a great
alterna� ve. Bi� eck can be a li� le bit
rough around the edges, but it is eff ec-
� ve, aff ordable and surprisingly always
the fan favorite just like the Habs’ Bran-
don Prust. Also, with free popcorn it will
prac� cally feel like you are at the game.
Reggies is the Hall of Famer when it
comes to sports bars. I wouldn’t go as far
as saying its “The Rocket” of sports bars,
but it has defi nitely made its mark on
Montreal. Reggies was a great go to for
a game or just a beer, unfortunately, it’s
“under renova� ons”, so we hope one day
to see the rise of this legend again.
� oning photo booth. Snap a pic to re-
member the awesome � mes you’ve had.
Sports Sta� on is located at 862 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC H2L 2E3
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