On this Monday evening, I would like to tell you that I shall take a break of two weeks from my blog. A very important serie of exam is coming up and I have less and less time to think about my blog.
However, I want to say that I will return with fresh and new ideas.
This summer, I will certainly go to plenty of events and describe them for you.
In the meantime, do not hesitate to ask questions!
Please, be a little more patient.
I invite you to read my other post :)
To continue in this perspective, I would like suggest you to visit the campus of Mcgill. Why? Simple, it has the most beautiful area. Located not far from the liveliest street, Ste-Catherine, but enough back to enjoy a leisurely walk, it is a perfect place to spend a nice afternoon.
In addition to the splendid architecture and a very interesting site, a bustling of life neighborhood hides behind Mcgill. Familiar called it for decades "Mcgill ghetto".
Even if certain streets are nicer than others, in general, people go there to observe the beautiful apartments and eat in a few trendy restaurant. There is also a library of old book that you can not missed, very convenient for students.
As promised, here is my extra article! But what could I talk about? Walking in downtown recently, I realized something. Universities hold a very important place in Montreal. My hometown is also awarded amongst the the best student cities in the world! therefore chose to make you learn a little more about the four universities and their renowned faculties.
Let's start with the two French one.
UQAM
The University of Quebec At Montreal (UQAM) campus extends around the 'Quartier des spectacles' (entertainment district) next to the Grande Bibliothèque near the Latin Quarter. This is a very interesting site for students since there is plenty of activites, restaurants and night clubs, in addition, the best place to study: the huge Grande Bibliothèque.
UQAM is recognized in the field of arts, as well as its school of law.
UdeM
The University of Montreal is located at the bottom of the Mont Royal. The campus is large and a little out of city center.
The engineering (Polythechnique), entrepreneurship (HEC Montreal), medicine and sports programs are very popular, without counting those in law and psychology.
Let's now talk about English universities.
Concordia
Most pavilions of Concordia University are located in the heart of downtown, on Ste-Catherine.
Some of the buildings have a more modern appearance, whereas other keep their charm from the Victorian era.
From what I know,their schools are more focused on Human Sciences, such as history, theater, art and education.
They still have some programs in a variety of other topics, like informatic.
Mcgill
This is the most British university, both in architecture and in teaching. To me, it has the most beautiful campus, a little set back from the Sherbrook Street. People come from all around the world to study there, many are Americans.
Did you know that there even has a Quidditch team? Harry Potter geeks, this school is your chance to meet your Magic soulmate hehehe~
The fields of prestige as medicine, law and economics,
are well recognized there.
Even if Mcgill as a 'Snob' reputation, I belive that
the beautiful campus (and the Quidditch team!!!) is
an enouggood reason for me to chose this university as mine.
First of all, I'm happy to tell you that I'll write an 'extra cheezy post' tomorrow! *clap clap clap*
For right now, I reserve you a very very interesting topic. Admit it, it's Easter long week-end and you're going to eat chocolat until your house is emptied of sweets... Where will you lose all those calories? Two main options are offered to you, indoors or outdoors.
Montreal is an active city. Generally, people are aware of their health. That's why gyms remains popular. Where to train indoors?
If playing sports indoors is important, then you should be able to rent an apartment in a building where there is a gym. Even in some big condo complexes, you can find this kind of place, even with a pool! Otherwise we find in almost every neighborhood a workout room.
Another option, also very popular, are martial arts, dance and yoga. Around the plateau mont-royal, yoga studios are sprouting like fungus. If you are a fan of dance, just look a bit to find the perfect salsa club, jazz, or even ballet!
Finally, martial arts, though mainly popular among young children, become increasingly practiced by adults. You will find rooms like this a lot around the Mil End.
The second option is to train outside. It is less expensive and more enjoyable, if you have time. Run or walk on the Mont Royal, with a runner club or solo, is still a must. The air is fresh and the view of the summit is breathtaking.
There are many parks in Montreal. So why not enjoy it for a few laps of jogging? In addition, streets away from downtown are often favorable, morning and evening, to do physical activities.
Do not forget the bicycle paths! The best places to derusting our bicycling are on the Plateau Mont Royal, around the Prince Edouard Street, in Old Montreal and along the Lachine Canal.
I hope you liked this article! Now it's time to work out!
And she found a hot topic for this sweet Monday... Smoking in Montreal~
This skyline set with dragged clouds reminds me of smoke. Oh no, it's not a coincidence if I chose it. Today, I'll write on the rise of nicotine.
Since when do people smoke? I cannot answer. However, I can confide that lately in Montreal, as elsewhere, cigarette is back into vogue. I am only speculating, but I think that the artistic universe influences increasingly our life style. I am not talking about derived products. Our daily habits, as simply as the way we dress or the tea we drink, come from what we decided to watch.
Concretely, seeing your favorite singer wearing a leather jacket, you be tempted to buy one too. In a more intense case, it perhaps defines your new masculine or feminine ideal. This short lesson of psychology merely intended to explain that women, but especially men, are reintroduced to the cigarette, despite the professionals who condemns it. Why?
Following a few international male idols who are showing their sex appeal through a cloud of bewitching smoke:
Alex Turner
Kurt Cobain
Choi Seung Hyun
The Beatles
Whether they are dead, old, rapper or junkies, all these artists carry an aura of mystery thanks to the iconic object that held between their lips.
I must admit, I would not have put them on this list if they did not attract me. Although nicotine kills, it attracts women like flies. Of course, we can say that there are always exceptions. I use to be one. But I must admit that I have not been able to resist at this futile charm.
Now the question is whether it works or not with the fairer sex. Women who smoke, are they pretty?
I hope you had a great time reading my "free-thinking" article. Smoking is bad for health. I hope you understand that six or seven cigarettes (in your life) won't kill you, but if you keep smoking, it can.
I wanted to point out that this is a trend, and I'm fine with it, as long as I don't directly smell it!
-xxx-
Bokchoi
*p.s I post it at night, that's why it shows 'tuesday' IT STILL IS MODAY, OKAY? ^^
Again, I'm so sorry to tell you that I couln't post anything but this note. School takes an important place in my everyday life and I try as much as possible to find time to interest my lectors.
Last week, my article about Louis-Jean Cormier was very very appreciate and I'm please of it! Please keep reading me :)
Ladies and Gentlemen, the subject is unavoidable... The weekend will not be of any rest since April 7 we will elect our next provincial premier. *clap clap clap*
I can (hopefully!) not vote because I'm not 18, which is the legal age to vote. However, I would like to clarify the difficult situation of politic in Quebec.
Important political parties
Name: Parti Québécois
Party leader: Pauline Marois
Creation: 1968
Members National Assembly: 54
Position: Quebec Nationalism
Name: Quebec Liberal Party
Party leader: Philippe Couillard
Creation: 1867
Members National Assembly: 50
Position: Quebec Federalism
Name: Coalition Avenir Québec
Party leader: François Legault
Creation: 2011
Members National Assembly: 19
Position: Quebec Nationalism
Name: Québec Solidaire
Party leader: Pierre-Paul St-Onge (Françoise David)
Creation: 2006
Members National Assembly: 2
Position: Quebec Nationalism
Name: Option Natinale
Party leader: Sol Zanetti
Creation: 2011
Members National Assembly: 0
Position: Quebec Nationalism
Name: Green Parti of Quebec
Party leader: Alex Tyrrell
Creation: 2001 (first one: 1985)
Members National Assembly: 0
Position: GREEN!
Name: Bloc Pot
Party leader: Hugô St-Onge
Creation: 2006
Members National Assembly: 0
Position: Legalisation of marijuana...
Why sovereignty?
Toronto Star
I will not venture into a thorny debate on Quebec independence, but simply telling you the facts:
You must know that from the start, Quebecers do not have the same origins as the rest of Canadians. In fact, our ancestors came from France, while those in other provinces, from England. Of course, this excludes the many immigrants who have adopted the Canadian identity, since the 19th Century! Neutrally, when Quebec was earned by England, it has not always been treated like other territories. It is true that we were left with our language and religion. The proof is that I'm writing right now with my second language!
All these cultural differences have brought political and economic conflicts, which will bring the dream of independence. This is just a brief summary, the complicated history of Quebec would be too arduous to be explained in a few lines!
In Quebec, the three main separatists parties are "Parti Québécois", "Québec Solidaire", "Option Nationale".
Who will win the election
What is the priority of Quebeckers? Economy or independance?
So far, the Parti Québécois government was elected after the last election call. Their leader, Pauline Marois, now wants to be elected majority to pass a bill on a charter about religion.
Philippe Couillard from the Quebec Liberal Party seems to be on the verge of winning, according to polls.
My opinion?
One of my favorite ABBA's song is called The winner takes it all. Sadly, I think that it is also de case in politics. Whoever wins the elections, this person can take advantage of its power to corrupt or to make decisions without necessarily listen to the opinion of the population.
