{"id":26,"date":"2023-06-15T13:16:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T13:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/?p=26"},"modified":"2023-07-14T13:30:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:30:01","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/2023\/06\/15\/welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Blog!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine this: you\u2019ve recently accepted your offer to McMaster University. Your brain is now on overdrive, with thoughts of finishing the school year off strong while also desperately wanting to flip to the next chapter of your life. You don\u2019t know where to start. Maybe you obsessively follow a bunch of Instagram information pages. Maybe you scour the forums and group chats for your program for kindred spirits. Maybe you dig through the official website to be as prepared as you can possibly be. But it can be a little difficult to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe you\u2019re a little more chill about the situation than I was when I was in your position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, you\u2019ve made it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McMaster Libraries<\/a> website, down to the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/services\/firstyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Year Experience<\/a> page and here on this blog. Welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2023\/06\/IMG_1834-817x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32\" width=\"194\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2023\/06\/IMG_1834-817x1024.jpg 817w, https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2023\/06\/IMG_1834-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2023\/06\/IMG_1834-768x962.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2023\/06\/IMG_1834-1226x1536.jpg 1226w, https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2023\/06\/IMG_1834-1634x2048.jpg 1634w, https:\/\/macblog.mcmaster.ca\/first-year-experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2023\/06\/IMG_1834.jpg 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of Veronica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Veronica, and I\u2019m entering my third year of Mechanical and iBiomed. Some facts about me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I was born in Venezuela and have been living in Canada for over 15 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have baby sister! (She\u2019s 10 years old but in my heart, she is 4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m an avid book and TV show enthusiast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I used to play piano and reached level 9 RCM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a close-by parallel universe, I would\u2019ve been an English major and\/or a movie critic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In another close-by parallel universe, I would\u2019ve been a marine biologist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Library Ambassador, my role is to introduce students to the various resources\/services available here at the libraries.&nbsp;One way I do this is through the Instagram page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maclibraries\/?hl=en\">@maclibraries<\/a> (which I highly recommend following).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a passion for libraries since they exist for the purpose of helping people. They believe in the good-heartedness of the community and provide aid to anyone who may need it. From providing books (my favorite hobby) to providing computers and other technology. They are here to support the pursuit of knowledge to the general public (or in our case, the student body). And they don\u2019t expect much in return. Maybe you\u2019ve seen this at your high school library, for example, my library had academic skills appointments and collaborations with accessibility services. Or maybe you\u2019ve seen the events at your local public library. Or maybe you haven\u2019t! That\u2019s perfectly valid as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you should know about the libraries: there\u2019s a lot more available than we\u2019re given credit for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/spaces\/study-zones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study spaces<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/services\/printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">printers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">items for loans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/services\/computers-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software access<\/a>; to <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/spaces\/las#tab-campus-accessible-tech-space-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessibility spaces<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/library.mcmaster.ca\/research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a> queries, <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca\/writing-and-academic-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic skill appointments<\/a>, there are so many hidden gems in each of the libraries that many people don\u2019t find out about until it\u2019s too late. There are some things that&nbsp;<em>I&nbsp;<\/em>didn\u2019t know about until recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I\u2019m here! To provide a spot for first year students to find advice and information about starting university. I hope that you can find solace in this space and can use it to make the transition from high school to university smoother.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope to update this blog biweekly (as in, every two weeks) on Thursdays here on this page. This means the next post will be available on June 29<sup>th<\/sup>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, I recommend checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.mcmaster.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LibGuides<\/a> (there are some on this page, for more of those guides you can simply search \u201clibguide McMaster\u201d in any search engine to get the comprehensive list).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started: what\u2019s the one thing libraries are known for? Books! I\u2019m a big book fan so here are some books I will&nbsp;<em>always&nbsp;<\/em>recommend (hint hint: they may be available for loan from a McMaster library). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcmaster.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01OCUL_MU\/deno1h\/alma991016242439707371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hunger Games<\/a> by Suzanne Collins<\/p><cite>Why I recommend: a thrilling trilogy that accurately depicts the problems in a media-focused society under its gory intense storyline.&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcmaster.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01OCUL_MU\/deno1h\/alma991032877526707371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Hail Mary<\/a> by Andy Weir<\/p><cite>Why I recommend: a heartwarming yet action-packed science fiction portraying humanity\u2019s inherent selflessness and desire for connection.&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcmaster.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01OCUL_MU\/deno1h\/alma991032877526007371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heartstopper<\/a> by Alice Oseman<\/p><cite>Why I recommend: this series is a ball of fluff and sweet romantic moments but packed with well-discussed serious topics. I also highly recommend the TV show on Netflix!&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcmaster.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01OCUL_MU\/deno1h\/alma991114919202181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo<\/a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid<\/p><cite>Why I recommend: tragic yet incredibly entertaining book discussing the impact of fame and the sacrifices necessary to \u201cmake it\u201d in Hollywood.&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcmaster.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01OCUL_MU\/deno1h\/alma991000477309707371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daisy Jones and the Six<\/a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid<\/p><cite>Why I recommend: a group of awful self-centered people form a band that was doomed from the start, yet you can\u2019t help but root for them and the relationships they form.&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcmaster.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01OCUL_MU\/deno1h\/alma991019850879707371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pride and Prejudice<\/a> by Jane Austen<\/p><cite>Why I recommend: well known as the \u201coriginal romantic comedy\u201d for a reason! Brilliant characters, strong wit, and a romance that is still sought after over 200 years after its original release.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t yet have your <a href=\"https:\/\/uts.mcmaster.ca\/services\/accounts-and-passwords\/macid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MacID<\/a> or are otherwise unable to go to the libraries at McMaster, these books are also available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpl.ca\/\">HPL<\/a> to take out with an online library card (that you get access to for studying in Hamilton!) and to use the Libby app for e-reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoyed these recommendations, and I hope to see you soon!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine this: you\u2019ve recently accepted your offer to McMaster University. Your brain is now on overdrive, with thoughts of finishing the school year off strong while also desperately wanting to flip to the next chapter of your life. 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