- Your supervisor will coordinate with the department to get you access to the lab, office where you will be doing your internship.
- A Mitacs mentor will contact you for support during your internship in Canada.
- Please note: Many university services (e.g. Library, health services) and administrative offices will have different opening hours during the summer. Check the specific department/office webpage ahead of time to make sure it is open when you plan to go.
Getting to campus
- Montreal has a network of four subway lines (known as the metro) and nearly 200 hundred bus routes serves 2.5 million riders a day on the Island of Montreal. That makes it the mostly heavily used transit system in Canada.
- The green line of the metro runs directly below the Sir George Williams Campus downtown, stopping at Station Guy-Concordia. A network of tunnels connects most buildings on campus to the metro.
- Montreal has 700 kilometres of bike paths. The public bike sharing system Bixi was born here.
- Directions to SGW Campus
- Directions to Loyola Campus
- STM Montréal (Société de transport de Montréal STM Montreal)
Opening a Canadian bank account
To open a bank account, go to the “New Accounts” department at a bank. A bank employee will explain the different types of accounts and the costs and services associated with each type of account. It is a good idea to check with several banks to determine which bank offers the best account for your needs. In most banks, it is possible to open a bank account by showing your passport and your Concordia invitation letter. You may also be asked to show a copy of your apartment lease as proof of residency in Montreal.
Where to stay
- Finding accommodations in Montreal can be easy and inexpensive when compared to other major North American cities. To get started on finding out how to search for an apartment in Montreal, go to Concordia's renting in Montreal webpage.
- Check out the Concordia Discover Montreal series that has a short video on each Montreal neighbourhood.
- Depending on your internship dates, you may also be able to request on-campus housing. For more information, please visit the Grey Nuns Residence : Summer Stays.