About MacInsiders
Welcome To MacInsiders
Awarded MSU CLUB OF THE YEAR 2007-2008
|
Share what you know. Find answers to what you don't. Information you want to know, from students who have been there.
MacInsiders is a student-run information network at McMaster University and is run independently from McMaster University or the McMaster Students Union. We aim to enhance the McMaster student experience by providing an inclusive community that informs, motivates, inspires, and promotes student involvement and leadership through online initiatives and events on campus.
MacInsiders was formed in January 2007. Since then, it has been awarded "MSU Club Of The Year" for 2007-2008, raised over $1,200 for charity, been featured in the Hamilton Spectator and other press sources, as well as listed in the prestigious Academica Top 10 list. To students, it has become a respected source of information and opinions. The organization consists of thousands of registered members, as well as a volunteer "Insider Agents" team that shares advice, personal experiences, and tips on a variety of topics of interest and importance to the general student body.
While focused primarily towards serving undergraduates, MacInsiders is also open to, and used by, faculty, staff, and residents of Hamilton. The most popular items we provide include articles, videos, and message boards.
As of March 2009 we have:
22,700+ Discussions, 370+ Advice Articles, and 400+ Course Reviews, all written by McMaster students!
To learn more about the history of MacInsiders and our roots, please read our article here titled "All About MacInsiders"
"MacInsiders is something I wish I had at my disposal as a first year student. Advice from upper years who have been there-done that is key to new students because it can help them avoid time consuming or costly mistakes..." - Sabrina Bradey
"...as a student who will be entering first year, the MacInsiders forum along with their articles are EXTREMELY helpful. I'm a first gen, therefore I don't have anyone to help me with all this stuff and MacInsiders has been amazing! So thanks for all of your help and insight!" - KaylaMarie
"MacInsiders is amazing! It keeps us up to date with things that are going around campus and in the greater community. It allows us to give advice to those who need it and to receive it when we're in need..." - Nicole Ferreira
"MacInsiders is one of the most important avenues available to all McMaster students! [...] its helped me make better decisions in course selection, getting involved with different clubs, and just general knowledge of things in the community. You keep learning everyday when you come on this website! The hardwork that everyone in this club puts in is amazing! Thank you!" - Eva Chan
"As an undergraduate student there is a lot of information on University life to absorb and take in. At times, this has often felt overwhelming, especially when entering my first year. Macinsiders has been simply outstanding in relaying this information to students through up-to-date announcements, in depth articles and active discussion forums" - Ken Mwawasi
"MacInsiders' greatest strength is the fact that the site is updated by dedicated volunteer students with diverse educational backgrounds and life experiences; because of this, Macinsiders is able to appeal to the broad McMaster community, where every single student can relate..." - Ken Mwawasi
"...now that I'm going into my second year, I feel much more prepared because of this site. Not only are the reviews on different classes very helpful, but the staff and members of this site make any McMaster current and prospective student happy that they chose such an amazing university!" - Samantha Asare
"Through Macinsiders, I'm able to hear and embrace the views of all faculties and thus have a more complete appreciation for the University and my fellow peers. The site has been a huge help for me since my University career began." - Ken Mwawasi
"As an incoming first year student, I must say that Macinsiders has had a large influence on my choice of university. Macinsders is a great tool for learning about what McMaster has to offer, and a great way to meet the people who have experienced the school first hand..." - Jean-Marc Metrailler
"Macinsiders allowed me to see what McMaster university was all about, ...[it] has made what would have been an entirely confusing and discouraging process for us first years into something simple and easy. Thanks for your help Macinsiders!" - Jean-Marc Metrailler
"Macinsiders has already helped so much, and i'm not even AT mac yet!" - Shivani Persad
"I wanted to thank you for making this website, it will help alot of people in the present and the future.
I want to make the most out of my time at McMaster, and I want to excel both academically and athletically. I appreciate what you are doing." - Hadi 'Tio' Behdad
MacInsiders in the Press & Media
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
The People Who Make It Happen
|
We're here for you! |
|
Executive Branch |
| The Executive Branch administer the inner workings of the club, do all the behind the scenes work, and plan/run our events. |
|
|
|
Assistance Team |
| Our Team is made up of McMaster students who volunteer their time to assist with events and occassionally contribute articles, moderate the forum, answer your questions, assist with promotion, and attend team meetings and get togethers. They are leaders and share the MacInsiders' vision. If you see them on campus be sure to say hi! |
|
|
|
Club Leaders |
| MacInsiders partners with many other MSU clubs on campus and provides them with the ability to promote their own events and expand their vision. We also provide them with their own forum to communicate with members. Club Execs are given blue "CLUB EXEC" badges beside their posts and have extra priviledges on the site. Be nice to them! ;-) |
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:05 PM.
Notice: The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the student(s) who authored the content. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by McMaster University or the MSU (McMaster Students Union). Being a student-run community, all articles and discussion posts on MacInsiders are unofficial and it is therefore always recommended that you visit the official McMaster website for the most accurate up-to-date information.
|
